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9 Things you need to know before selling your home

Around this time of year, the market for selling your home picks up. If you are thinking about selling a home but don't know where to start, here are a few things to consider according to The Kite Team:

  1. Market Research- Our website provides you with current Market Statistics for your area based on what county, property type and the number of bedrooms in the home. These categories affect the price of your home. To find the right price for your home, you need to know what is going on in your area. 
  2. Current Interest Rates- Knowing a little about mortgages prior to purchasing your home can reduce your anxiety. Here are a few things that will ease the process.First, having perfect credit is not always required. FHA will insure loans for borrowers with less than perfect credit. This makes homeownership more accessible to first-time homeowners. Second, buyers do not always have to put 20% down on a home. There are loan programs that have down payment requirements as low as $0. (VA loans).You should always talk to a knowledgeable loan officer about your loan options. They can counsel you on down payment requirements and closing costs.
  3. Let us help you!- We will ensure that your selling process is smooth and painless. Our marketing strategy is intense and we sell around 1 home every 18 hours. This past year we have sold over 500 homes. 
  4. Stage, clean & depersonalize- When buyers...