Pre-Listing Cleaning Checklist to Make Your Home Sell by Juan Carlos Carrasquel, Realtor (812) 369-0785, The JuanSells.com Realty Co., Bloomington, Indiana

The JuanSells.com Realty Co Tweet Looking for an inexpensive way to make your home more marketable? The answer is simple: clean! A glistening, pristine, organized house has been proven to increase buyer interest, selling faster and higher than non-cleaned listings. Impressions about the home are made quickly. A spotless first impression is the way to…

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Home Inspections Demystified by Juan Carlos Carrasquel, Realtor (812) 369-0785, The JuanSells.com Realty Co., Bloomington, Indiana

The JuanSells.com Realty Co Tweet What is a home inspection? Performed by certified home inspectors, home inspections assess the current condition of a home, usually with a visual inspection. The home inspector then writes a report detailing her professional evaluation/opinion of the current state of the home. The home inspector is understood to be an…

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10 Tips for a Clutter-Free Home by Juan Carlos Carrasquel, Realtor (812) 369-0785, The JuanSells.com Realty Co., Bloomington, Indiana

The JuanSells.com Realty Co Tweet Spring has (almost) sprung! The spring ahead time change provides us with extra evening sunlight, making the days feel longer, perhaps increasing your productivity. Perfect for getting a jumpstart on your spring cleaning! While we might want a cleaner home, we also want to enjoy all the outdoor activities spring…

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Choosing Your Home Loan by Juan Carlos Carrasquel, Realtor (812) 369-0785, The JuanSells.Com Realty Co., Bloomington, Indiana

The JuanSells.com Realty Co Tweet When you think about buying a home, you’re probably most excited about touring and finding your dream home. Yes, this is the fun part! But I also want to remind you not to forget about the other parts of the home buying process. One of them is choosing your home…

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The Home Buying Process by Juan Carlos Carrasquel, Realtor (812) 369-0785, The JuanSells.Com Realty Co., Bloomington, Indiana

The JuanSells.com Realty Co Tweet Buying a home? Not sure what to expect? Here, I break down the process of purchasing a home. Decide you’re ready to buy. Do some preliminary internet research on current homes for sale in your prospective neighborhood. Have a good understanding of what’s on the market so you can form…

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The Advantages of Buying vs. Renting by Juan Carlos Carrasquel, Realtor (812) 369-0785, The JuanSells.Com Realty Co., Bloomington, Indiana

The JuanSells.com Realty Co Tweet With the summer months fast approaching, as well as the end of your lease, it’s a great time to think about reassessing your current living situation. While renting can be beneficial in the short-term, the long-term investment of home ownership can be much more rewarding. Weigh the benefits of buying vs.…

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Statistics on Sold Homes in Monroe County (2015) by Juan Carlos Carrasquel, Realtor (812) 369-0785, The JuanSells.Com Realty Co., Bloomington, Indiana

The JuanSells.com Realty Co Tweet Knowing your local market Markets, especially in real estate, are extremely localized. Knowing the specific trends for your area, like sold homes in Monroe County in 2015, make the buying or selling process more lucrative and successful. Often, though, it is hard to gain easy access to these statistics in…

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Tips for Selling Your Home in the Winter by Juan Carlos Carrasquel, Realtor (812) 369-0785, The JuanSells.Com Realty Co., Bloomington, Indiana

The JuanSells.com Realty Co Tweet The winter months can be a great time to put your home on the market when there is less competition. Selling your home in the winter requires a specific set of tips for navigating the snowy weather’s effect on your curb appeal and the mood you want to set during showings. During…

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Weighing the Options of Buying a Bank Owned Property by Juan Carlos Carrasquel, Realtor (812) 369-0785, The JuanSells.com Realty Co. Bloomington, Indiana

The JuanSells.com Realty Co Tweet   If you are thinking of buying a bank owned property or want some more information on the process, this blog post is for you. Having a buyer’s realtor on your side is extremely helpful for this process. He will be able to find bank owned properties for you and…

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Tips for First Time Home Buyers: A Quick List to Get You Started by Juan Carlos Carrasquel, Realtor (812) 369-0785, The JuanSells.com Realty Co. Bloomington, Indiana

The JuanSells.com Realty Co Tweet So you’ve decided to buy a home…Congratulations! You’re excited but probably also a bit nervous or intimidated and that’s perfectly normal; this is unknown territory for you. You might be thinking How do I even begin this process? Luckily, I’ve worked with many first time home buyers over the years and…

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