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Making the decision to list your home for sale can sometimes be overwhelming. There are many schools of thought on how to best sell your home for the highest price in the shortest amount of time, but knowing who to trust and which road to go down can sometimes add to already mounting stress. At New Jersey Realtors we’ve spent almost 100 years working on behalf of our members and property owners to connect buyers and sellers with leading experts in real estate. Here are some things sellers should keep in mind:   Work With an…

Though ultimately rewarding, buying a home can sometimes be a daunting process. Aligning yourself with an expert in real estate, doing your research, and preparing important documents can aide in completing a successful home purchase. These are some of New Jersey Realtors tips for buyers:   Work With a Realtor. Not every licensed real estate agent is a Realtor. While all Realtors are licensed agents or brokers, they are also leading professionals in the field who subscribe to a strict code of ethics and belong to the largest…

Nearly a decade has passed since the start of the foreclosure crisis, and new research from the National Association of REALTORS® indicates the long awaited return to the housing market of formerly distressed homeowners with restored credit. According to the study , while California, Florida, and Arizona are expected to see the largest share of return buyers within the next decade, low credit quality and lender overlays will impact the number of former homeowners who are eligible to buy.   The study, which analyzed nearly 9.3…

While property taxes in New Jersey are still far higher than most Garden State homeowners would like, they are now a more predictable expense, thanks in part to lobbying efforts of the New Jersey REALTORS®. The association successfully lobbied the state legislature and governor to limit the rate of future property tax increases.   New Jersey property owners have had the dubious distinction of paying the highest property taxes in the nation. In recent years, they have seen their property tax bills go up by as much as 12%…

When planning for a showing or open house in New Jersey it’s important that a seller prepares his or her home accordingly. And while cleaning and decluttering are some of the most direct methods for making a home more desirable to potential buyers, lately a stronger emphasis has been placed on home staging. From simple touches — like removing family photos or adding colorful accents — to larger-scale staging measures that might include bringing in completely new furniture to transform a room, many REALTORS® report that home staging…