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6 Tips to Sell a House Fast in St. Louis

Friday, December 30th, 2011

The average number of years spent by a typical family on a home before moving out is seven years. Although this phenomenon is loosely investigated by financial analysts, they agree that every homeowner has one thing in common: Homeowners in St. Louis want to sell their house as fast and as hassle-free as possible.

While having a home is considered a luxury nowadays, there are myriad of reasons that compel a homeowner to sell his property. In every society, providing shelter is a primary obligation of parents. Owning a decent home requires a household to mull over every single consideration surrounding family life. Selling a house in St. Louis is always an option when it does not satisfy the needs of the family anymore.

Four of the most common reasons why people sell their houses include: 1) increased family size; 2) moving in with a partner or breaking-up; 3) mounting cost of keeping a home; and yes 4) cash in equity. Some homeowners dislike the idea that their house is worth all that money because that money is not in their wallet. It’s. All. About. The. Cash.

Selling a house fast in St. Louis can be very tedious, especially when one has no background in basic marketing. Several factors are being taken into account when going through the course of home selling. Here are six tips to follow to that will help you sell your house:

1. Depersonalize your house is a strategic approach when selling your home because it allows prospective buyers to view your home as their potential property. When a buyer sees your family portrait sitting in the living area, it could destroy their illusions about living in the house themselves.

2. Maintain a clean and well-ordered house. The potential buyer has to be able to picture himself living in your home. Showcasing a house that is all messed up will hinder potential buyers from capturing a nice memory of your house.

3. Applying paint is an easiest enhancement you can make. When you plan on painting the grubby walls, choose a neutral color such as lemon chiffon or cream.

4. Set the table as if you are going to set up a fancy dinner. Use your best porcelain, and freshly cut flowers. Again, this helps the buyer visualize.

5. Place warm water and a pack of yeast in a warm, preferably 200 degrees, oven. This will produce the invigorating smell of freshly baked bread. Our nose is the most sensitive sense organ.

6. Get a pet sitter to bring your puppies to the park while showing your home to potential buyers. You need to assume that not all of the buyers are keen of pets.

If you are in too much of a hurry, or just plain old sick of your house and need to sell it fast, then the following tip is what you need to do:

Contact a local St. Louis real estate we buy houses company. Be aware that not all home buying companies who say “we buy houses” are dependable and trustworthy. Your St. Louis home buyer must be a trustworthy company that is a member of the Better Business Bureau. It will buy your house according to a span of time that suits you, and make your house sale go as fast and stress-free as possible.

By visiting our website on selling a house fast in St. Louis, you will learn more about what we do. STL Real Estate is a locally owned and operated real estate company that makes selling your unwanted house as easy as possible.

St Louis ‘The hill’ home for sale

Wednesday, October 5th, 2011

This home was featured in the Southwest Gardens home tour in 2010.

Check this one out!

The location is fantastic and it has so many great selling points: large kitchen with island! Big back yard with a huge deck and two great spots to barbecue and entertain! Finished lower level provides an extra bedroom to sleep, and the bathroom is up to date and in great shape! There is even a nice spot to sit on the front porch and enjoy quiet summer nights on a screened in porch.

View FULL DETAILS and additional PHOTOS

http://stlrealestatellc.com/stl-real-estate-2815-dalton


St Louis 'The hill' home for sale

St Louis MO 'The hill' home for sale


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Saint Louis: 2730 S 59th 
Street, St Louis, MO 63139

 Kirkwood: 1031 Bernice, Kirkwood, MO 63122

Mortgage Interest Tax Deduction

Monday, March 7th, 2011

Visit http://SaveMyMID.org for more information on Mortgage interest tax deduction.  Congress and the Administration are looking into scaling back or eliminate the Mortgage Interest Tax Deduction. The consequences would be devastating to the recovering housing market and the tens of millions of home owners who benefit from the deduction.

See what you can do to prevent this from happening at http://SaveMyMID.org

Don’t forget to visit us for more information on how to sell my home fast in st louis missouri.

7 Billion People – Are You Typical

Friday, March 4th, 2011

Please enjoy this video from national geographic. Its really great. In addition, don’t forget to visit this site if you need to sell your house fast

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Thursday, March 3rd, 2011

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RESPA (Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act)

Monday, January 25th, 2010

The lending environment since the subprime mess has been rapidily changing. The latest changes are to something called the Real Estate Settlement and Procedures Act, and began to take place on January 1st, 2010.

This act should prove to be a good thing for Saint Louis home buyers.  Loan originators are now being required to clearly disclose key loan terms and closing costs that are associated with a loan. 

RESPA also outlaws kickbacks that increase the cost of settlement costs.  The whole purpose of RESPA is to help Saint Louis homebuyers be better shoppers in the homebuying process.

HUD’s website also has a great FAQ page that answers many of the questions buyers have about the good faith estimate and so forth.  I highly recommend going to their site and reading up on the topic before you contact a lender so that you will know what to expect from a lender.  This will help you keep the lender honest.

For any real estate need, don’t hesitate to contact STL Real Estate.  Our last blog entry was about  how there is no more seasoning requirement for FHA Loans.  We also have written past sell my house fast in St. Louis tips as well that you may find useful.

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Wednesday, January 20th, 2010

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Unemployment level sky rockets…and what this means to St. Louis homeowners

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009
A friend of mine sent me an email with a map that shows how massive of a recession we are currently in.

Check out the recession map.

This recession has definitely affected so many people here in St. Louis.  My family personally has been affected – my father lost his job about a year ago.  I also have several friends and loved ones out of work.

The US Bureau of labor statistics reports that unemplyment has reached 9.5% in October…staggering to think that nearly 10% of the working force is jobless.

If you follow this link you can find a graph that compares the history of unemployment rate in the United States to that of Missouri’s unemployment rate dating back to the early 1990’s.  The link shows that we have been hit every bit as hard as the rest of the nation.

So why is a St. Louis real estate investment company speaking about the unemployment rate?

I wanted to highlight the massive huge unemployment rate to let you know if you are facing unemployment, if the bills are piling up, and you don’t know where to turn we’re here for you.  I’ve been there, my family has been there, and its my company’s goal to help owners in St. Louis Missouri get back on their feet.  Whether you are a St. Louis homeowner that needs to sell your house, or you would like to find a way to stay in your house despite being overcome by bills.

If stress and anxiety are in control of your life.   Take a big step back.  Take a deep breath.

After you take this breath, you are ready to take the first step to GAIN BACK CONTROL of your life: simply contact us.

We specialize in helping people in St. Louis, Missouri with their houses.  The house may be ugly, or the situation may be ugly.  Or both might be ugly.  The point is that whatever your situation is, we can and will be there for you.  Even if we aren’t the right fit for what your needs are, we have the ability to point you in the right direction!  And, yes, we do all of this for free.  It is our way of helping St. Louis, Missouri homeowners pick up the pieces.

I’m only a phone call or email away.

Call 314.571.9225 or email jim@stlhouseseller.com

Sincerely,

James Manning

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"Lets Pick up the pieces together"