There are entire books written about buying a house. Here are a few tips to help you get started.
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First impressions are everything in selling a home. People make decisions about whether to look inside a house based on curb appeal. People make decisions about buying a house based solely on the color of paint in the bedrooms.

You, as the seller, are thinking, “that’s easy. It took us half a day to paint that room. Why can’t you just paint it after you buy it?”
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I’ve been in the real estate business for over 23 years, and I’ve had my license longer than that. In that time, I’ve seen a lot of trends and patterns, and learned many lessons.

One of the most important lessons I’ve learned is the importance of working with an experienced agent, whether you’re a buyer or a seller. An experienced REALTOR® has the negotiating skills needed to help you get the best value for your money.
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People often ask me if business is slow at our agency, or if the economy has affected us in any way.

While the Baltimore real estate market is down in some places, we’re actually very busy at The Harriett Wasserman Team.
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