How to Interview a Real Estate Agent by Juan Carlos Carrasquel, Realtor (812) 369-0785, The JuanSells.Com Realty Co., Bloomington, Indiana

The JuanSells.com Realty Co Tweet Selecting the right real estate agent for you is perhaps the most important step in buying or selling a home.  The agent will be your guide, your advocate, your teacher, and your #1 resource, so choosing wisely is a must. You can accomplish this through an interview. You might be…

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

The JuanSells.com Realty Co Tweet Newly built homes can give you the freedom of customization. Before you commit to creating a home that you’ve only dreamed of, read this blog first! I explore the pros and cons of new construction home buying, as well as explain the important parts of the process. The #1 benefit…

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Home Ownership Help and Resources from The City of Bloomington by Juan Carlos Carrasquel, Realtor (812) 369-0785, The JuanSells.Com Realty Co., Bloomington, Indiana

The JuanSells.com Realty Co Tweet The City of Bloomington offers a lot of free support to home owners and home buyers in terms of education and housing counseling. The Housing and Neighborhood Development Department is an HUD certified counseling agency. They provide pre purchase counseling, mortgage counseling, and a purchase rehabilitation program. All of these…

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The Importance of Curb Appeal by Juan Carlos Carrasquel, Realtor (812) 369-0785, The JuanSells.Com Realty Co., Bloomington, Indiana

Peak selling season is underway! It is a great time to be a seller in the Bloomington market. Lots of buyers are currently seeking their dream home. Persuade them that home is yours by increasing its curb appeal!  The importance of curb appeal can easily be overlooked but ultimately is one of the most important…

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The 5 P’s for Selling Your Home by Juan Carlos Carrasquel, Realtor (812) 369-0785, The JuanSells.Com Realty Co., Bloomington, Indiana

The JuanSells.com Realty Co Tweet If you’ve decided to sell your home, follow what I call the 5 P’s: Plan, Preview, Price, Pre-list, Prepare. Having a clear time frame for when you need to sell and a set plan for your new living arrangements will jumpstart the process. Once the ball gets rolling, this will help…

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

The JuanSells.com Realty Co Tweet When buying and/or improving your home, it is extremely useful to know the longevity of appliances and other home products. It is quite surprising how long certain home necessities last! With this information, you can determine what to put money into and what appliances are good investments for the return…

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Selling your home: For sale by owner vs Realtor by Juan Carlos Carrasquel, Realtor (812) 369-0785, The JuanSells.Com Realty Co., Bloomington, Indiana

The JuanSells.com Realty Co Tweet Are you on the fence about enlisting the services of a realtor or selling your home on your own? Statistically, realtors are more successful at home selling. Perhaps most importantly, realtors can take all the stress out of listing your home. They have the knowledge and the network to get…

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Statistics on First Time Homebuyers by Juan Carlos Carrasquel, Realtor (812) 369-0785, The JuanSells.Com Realty Co., Bloomington, Indiana

The JuanSells.com Realty Co Tweet The home buying process, especially if it is your first time, can be an overwhelming experience. You may be asking yourself: Who are first-time homebuyers today? Can I be a first-time homebuyer too? Below are some statistics on first-time homebuyers. Hopefully, these will show that you can indeed purchase a…

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How to Make Your Home Feel Happy by Juan Carlos Carrasquel, Realtor (812) 369-0785, The JuanSells.Com Realty Co., Bloomington, Indiana

The JuanSells.com Realty Co Tweet Purchasing, especially a home, is often an emotional process. If you want to sell your home, it’s a good idea to tap into the emotions of the buyer. Using strategic design and staging, you can create a home that makes potential buyers feel happy within seconds of stepping through the…

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Thrifty Tips to Restyle an Older Home by Juan Carlos Carrasquel, Realtor (812) 369-0785, The JuanSells.Com Realty Co., Bloomington, Indiana

The JuanSells.com Realty Co Tweet Tastes change. As we grow and develop, a home we decorated 10 years ago might no longer align with our style in the present. But we might not want to plunge an exorbitant amount of money into months of redecorating projects. That’s where simple restyling projects come in. Cosmetic upgrades…

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