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What Raleigh Home Sellers Should Do After a Bad Property Inspection

08/19/2021

The due diligence period described in the standardized offer to purchase an contract is a major drawback of a traditional home sale. Many Raleigh home sellers have lost tens of thousands of dollars in concessions after a home inspection. Read on to learn what Raleigh home sellers should do after a bad property inspection. Should … Continued

301 Myths People Believe About Selling Your House Directly in Raleigh

08/12/2021

By Mike Otranto

One interesting thing about the 21st century is the number of options we have available to us. I remember when we wanted to find a local restaurant, plumber, or service we would open up the yellow pages. Remember the big book with over 2,000 pages in it? In today’s economy, we can order food, buy … Continued

6 Factors to Consider When Deciding if You Should Rent or Sell Your House in Raleigh

08/05/2021

By Mike Otranto

Should I sell my current house or keep it as a rental property? I hear this question a lot. As an investor an active home buyer in the Raleigh area, I am always looking for ways to buy more properties. Whatever your situation there are a few factors that should be considered before making your … Continued

6 Ways Bad Raleigh Real Estate Agents Take Advantage of Their Clients

07/28/2021

By Mike Otranto

As with any profession, real estate agents can perform their duties in a less than perfect manner. While most real estate agents are top-notch professionals, it can be costly to be unaware of the signs of a bad agent. Therefore, it is helpful to know the following five ways that bad Raleigh real estate agents … Continued

301 Mistakes Raleigh Home Sellers Make

07/15/2021

By Mike Otranto

Finally, it’s time to put up the sale sign, get offers and sell the home. If only it were that easy. While it may not sound complicated at first thought, the process of selling a home has several aspects that sellers must consider to bring top dollar promptly. As difficult as it may be to … Continued

5 Estate Sale Tips for Property Owners in Raleigh

07/09/2021

By Mike Otranto

Have you been elected as the representative of an estate that you need to liquidate? Maybe you’re the homeowner and you are responsible for selling the house of a loved one that recently passed? While typically held after a loved one has passed, estate sales may be helpful when going through a divorce or other … Continued

6 Things You Should Know About Raleigh FSBO Property Listings

07/01/2021

By Mike Otranto

FSBO is an acronym for “For Sale By Owner” and is one method of selling a home in Raleigh. Many homeowners choose this route because they want to save on agent commissions and fees. This can be a way to save money, but there are things you need to consider before taking the do-it-yourself route. … Continued

6 Things to do Immediately After Inheriting a House in Raleigh

06/17/2021

By Mike Otranto

Life can be stressful especially after the sudden loss of a loved one. What makes things worth is when you suddenly find yourself in charge of an estate and its accompanying responsibilities. What complicates matters further is when there are multiple heirs with conflicting desires. In this article, we have outlined six things to do … Continued

6 Signs You Can Trust Your Buyer When Selling Your House Directly in Raleigh

06/09/2021

By Mike Otranto

Are you hesitating to sell your home because you don’t want to list with an agent? Are you worried that the “we-buy-houses-companies” that advertise their services are untrustworthy? Would you rather not deal with paperwork, marketing, legal issues, showings, and all other hassles of listing for yourself? And do business with someone you can trust? … Continued

What Raleigh Home Sellers Need to Know About Capital Gains Taxes

05/27/2021

By Mike Otranto

Most investors are accustomed to the idea of capital gains tax, and paying taxes in general. But, did you know that you must pay taxes on the profit from the sale of your home? Considering the amount of time, money, and energy that were spent on buying, and maintaing the home over a number of … Continued