Things To Do Before You Sell
How Does Your Property Stack Up?
Honolulu Advertiser November 11, 2007
Take a look around at competing listings. Sellers, here's a hint.... (more)
Reduce stress by planning your move
Honolulu Advertiser July 15, 2007
Get through the grunt work and into your new digs You know you're a true packrat when you discover boxes of cable wires, phone cords ... (more)
Does it show like a model or a to-do list?
Honolulu Advertiser July 8, 2007
Follow this simple checklist to get your home ready. It's good therapy to clean your closets and re-arrange your furniture but did you know that tasks can also mean more money ... (more)
No-cost home improvements get results.
Honolulu Advertiser May 27, 2007
Stains, odors and clutter will send buyers running. With summer-selling season approaching, home sellers want to know how to give their home a makeover.. (more)
The truth about home improvements
Honolulu Advertiser January 21, 2007
Advice for sellers as to what works and what doesn't. Spending a lot of money on the wrong improvements may make your home ... (more)
Property defects may turn buyers away
Honolulu Advertiser August 27, 2006
Savvy sellers hire home inspectors, address issues. More and more sellers are one-uping their competition by hiring a professional... (more)
Today’s sellers modify their strategy
Honolulu Advertiser March 19, 2006
Sellers, here’s a hint. Before listing your home, do yourself a favor and check out the competition. Pay particular attention to the ... (more)
Home staging enhances curb Part 1
Honolulu Advertiser September 11, 2005
The adage that you never get a second chance to make a first impression is as applicable to preparing your home for sale as it is ... (more)
Title insurance protects investment Part 2
Honolulu Advertiser September 11, 2005
Insurance — when it comes to protecting your home — generally refers to risk associated with fire, hurricanes and damage due ... (more)
Selling Strategies
Trading Investment Property is Tax Free
Honolulu Advertiser November 25, 2007
Investors realize tax savings while upgrading portfolio. While sellers are hoping for the market to rebound and buyers are waiting..... (more)
How To Determine Today's Market Value
Honolulu Advertiser November 18, 2007
Research analyst makes a science of pricing property. Any news about the local housing market travels fast ..... (more)
Proper disclosure can prevent lawsuits
Honolulu Advertiser July 29, 2007
Seller beware: the onus is on you to disclose facts. Buying a home these days involves filling out and signing mountains of paperwork..... (more)
Overpricing your property doesn't work
Honolulu Advertiser July 22, 2007
Sellers lose market time, momentum when priced high. "By far the worst thing sellers can do is overprice their property".... (more)
Industry secrets speed up selling process
Honolulu Advertiser June 24, 2007
Make your property attractive so it is the first one to sell. In the current real estate market, homes are statistically taking longer to sell than they did a year or two ago.... (more)
Summer is a hot time to buy or sell homes
Honolulu Advertiser June 17, 2007
Moving season brings a crop of new listings. Every year just after the mango season ends and before the UH Football season begins, for sale signs sprout on lawns across the islands.... (more)
How to spot a top notch real estate agent
Honolulu Advertiser January 28, 2007
If you're thinking of jumping into the real estate market in 2007, you'll want to find a reputable Realtor who is friendly, professional... (more)
Realtors take guesswork out of selling
Honolulu Advertiser November 26, 2006
Marketing strategy includes thorough demographic analysis. Facing the reality of a tougher housing market, real estate agents are... (more)
Straight talk about pricing a property
Honolulu Advertiser October 28, 2006
The longer you are on the market, the less money you'll get. Sellers beware: There are costs associated with pricing a property... (more)
More buyers start house hunt online
Honolulu Advertiser May 28, 2006
Internet shopping — the unique ability of e-commerce users to search the marketplace for virtually anything that can be described in ... (more)
Price flexibility enhances marketability
Honolulu Advertiser April 16, 2006
Curtis and Joanne put their home up for sale and sold it the very next day for full price. Their neighbors, Kevin and Leianne, put ... (more)
Maximize your return on investment
Honolulu Advertiser March 26, 2006
A common misconception among sellers is that money spent on upgrades will automatically translate to a higher value when they put ... (more)
How to determine value in today's market
Honolulu Advertiser March 12, 2006
Check out past sales and current listings. Any news about the local housing market travels fast. So it should come as not surprise ... (more)
Strategies for Today's Sellers Part 1of 3
Honolulu Advertiser March 12, 2006
Three-part series focusing on how sellers can get top dollar for their property ... (more)
Smart strategies net higher returns Part 1
Honolulu Advertiser September 25, 2005
News Flash: Investing in real estate does not mean throwing your money willy-nilly at any deal that comes your way and waiting for the ... (more)
Hurricane and flood insurance smarts Part 2
Honolulu Advertiser September 25, 2005
High and dry might sound like a pretty good place to be during a hurricane, but it’s the very last place you want to be stranded ... (more)
Fess up about defects — It’s the law Part 2
Honolulu Advertiser September 14, 2005
With the growth in the volume and complexity of real estate purchase documents, it is important to note that fallout from that trend ... (more)
Useful leasehold buying strategies Part 1
Honolulu Advertiser October 23, 2005
If you’re considering a leasehold property purchase, it’s best to know the ins and outs of this unique form of land tenure ... (more)
Roof design can add marketability to your home Part 2
Honolulu Advertiser October 23, 2005
If you’re thinking about improving your home, you may want to start at the top. Your roof not only keeps out the rain, but it can also ... (more)
What makes an agent truly valuable? Clients get a competitive edge
Honolulu Advertiser October 9, 2005
The average homebuyer looks at between five and 15 homes before deciding which one to buy. But all too often, a buyer doesn’t ... (more)
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