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Snow can fall well into May in Western New York, but if you're sick of winter, statistics tell us it's almost over. The snow coming off of Lake Erie typically tapers off in early April, but you don't have to wait until the big spring thaw to take care of your home. Here are six end-of-winter home maintenance tips for New York State. 1. Wash Away the Salt As

 

Home sellers often hear that buyers want houses in perfect condition. Buyers are warned to hire an independent, professional home inspector. Cautious buyers make their offer contingent on a passed inspection or repair of items an inspector notes need attention. However, no inspection is perfect and home inspectors can't see through walls or inside pipes. Both parties of the transaction should be

 

So, you want to sell a home. It's an important decision to make, considering that you are probably moving into another home, and want to get your current one off your hands. While home-selling is a milestone believe it or not this part of your life can come with its own issues and stresses.But don't panic!In this

 

 

 

There are some agents in the Real Estate industry who take continuing education to meet a state minimum requirement - and then there are those who better equip themselves for change. They have recognized that there is significant room for career advancement in the industry and choose to go above and beyond to advance their own careers by attending every classroom opportunity. These students

 

You want your clients to trust your recommendations when it comes to selling their home. After all, a home that is priced properly is much more likely to sell for the right price in a reasonable time frame.One of the best ways to convince your sellers of a proposed listing price is by creating a well-researched and presented Comparative Market Analysis. Our new Contact Management System

 

Have you put off finishing your basement? We get it. After all, doing so is a long, costly, and labor-intensive endeavor. And if your basement already looks like a cold, concrete cellar, it can be difficult to imagine it being anything but. However, there are several benefits to finishing your basement. Here are just a few: You add

 

Selling a home is not always easy. Even though you love your home, you'll have to face a hard truth when you decide to sell it: it probably has some characteristics that potential home buyers won't like. In addition, there are some major missteps home sellers may make when trying to sell their home. To avoid or fix these pitfalls as soon as possible, check out our list of the top mistakes that