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Guide To Selling Your House This Fall in Bettendorf, Iowa

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Traditionally and nationwide, spring (usually the first part of May) has been touted as the best time to sell a house, both to maximize return and to minimize the time on the market. But this can change from region to region and from market to market. So in some areas and markets, fall can be … Continued
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How to Flip Your First House in the Quad Cities

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For a first-time flipper, the process can become overwhelming. What might seem so easy, you will soon discover actually requires a lot of work. That said, everyone starts somewhere! Flipping homes can be a great way to earn income for the right individuals. Do your homework and find out if it’s right for you! How … Continued
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Want to Sell Your House for the Most Money in the Quad Cities?

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For first-time sellers (and sometimes even for veterans), selling a home can be an overwhelming, emotionally draining undertaking. If, however, you avoid certain things, you’ll be far more likely to sell your house for the most money in the Quad Cities. Skirt the five pitfalls described below, and you just might sell your house for … Continued
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Downsizing Your Quad City House Without Any Clean-Up

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Downsizing a house in the Quad Cities can feel frustrating, sad, and burdensome, especially if you have been in the home for a long time. People tend to acquire more and more things as the years go on and once you see everything piled up, having to deal with it all can be very overwhelming … Continued

The Benefits of Downsizing Your House in Moline, Illinois

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Downsizing your house in Moline is a great idea for many reasons. Save more time, money, and live somewhere that will be more comfortable for you! Keep reading to learn more about all of the benefits downsizing your home will offer you!  Downsizing your Moline house comes with numerous benefits. Between the saved time, money, … Continued
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How to Move if Your QC House Hasn’t Sold Yet

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So you’ve found your dream home. There’s just one problem: You haven’t been able to sell your house yet. So what do you do?  Today at Bassford Construction, LLC, we hope to help you figure out how to move if your Quad City house hasn’t sold yet. Moving can be tough when you are trying … Continued
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Why You Need To Have An Open House For Your Bettendorf Home

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Once upon a time not so long ago, it was just standard procedure to have an open house as part of the process of selling a home. Now, though, many consider the practice outdated, not very useful, and just a way for your agent to generate leads. But combined with a robust online marketing strategy, … Continued
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How Your Listing Photos Impact the Sale of Your Quad City Home

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There was a time when you or your real estate agent would snap a few quick listing photos with a cheap disposable camera, and that was good enough. But not anymore, thanks chiefly to the Internet. Because nearly 90% of buyers go online to search for homes, listing photos – quality photos – are now … Continued
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How To Stay Positive When Selling Your House in the Quad Cities

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Very often people list their home for sale expecting a quick sale at the asking price, thinking buyers will immediately fall in love with it because they love it so much. But the reality is usually very different. Buyers see all the flaws, the price keeps getting negotiated down, and/or the house sits on the … Continued
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Helpful Tips for Selling Your House in the Quad Cities

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There are all kinds of advice and tips from lots of “experts” about how to sell your house and sell it fast. Sometimes the advice sounds good, and sometimes it seems pretty bizarre. But when you distill all that advice down to its basic essence, you get pretty much the same thing across the board … Continued

Simple Tips to Help You Sell Any Unwanted Property in Rock Island, Illinois

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Selling an unwanted property in Rock Island can be an overwhelming and stressful experience. From the complexities of the local real estate market to the time-consuming and expensive repairs, the process can quickly become a daunting task. Fortunately, there are some simple tips that can help you sell your property quickly and easily, and with … Continued