Through home ownership, the
money you pay for shelter every
month will be an investment in
your future, not someone else's.
Each mortgage check you write
will build equity - the difference
between what your home is
worth now and what you paid for
it. When you sell, you collect the
equity as your profit. This profit
can help put you into your next,
larger home. Or you can tap the
equity for college tuition loans or
retirement funds at a rate which
is generally lower than those
available on personal loans. Also,
paying on and ultimately paying
off a mortgage is an excellent
way to establish a good credit
rating and prove financial
stability.

Your home purchase is not only
an investment in your future, it's
a powerful tax benefit as well.
You can deduct both the interest
in home mortgage payments as
well as property taxes.

Personal Freedom
Home ownership frees you from
the whims and dictates of a
landlord. There will be no
unexpected rent hikes. You will
be able to decorate as you like,
have a dog or cat, and make
improvements on your property.
You gain privacy and the
freedom of expression.

Pride of Ownership
Perhaps the most intangible, yet
powerful advantage is the pride
of ownership. A home gives you
and your family a feeling of
stability and commitment. A
special sense of security and
satisfaction comes as you begin
to put roots down in a
neighborhood. Your family will
enjoy the benefits of this
decision for many years.
Once you have made the initial
decision to sell, you will
immediately be faced with another
tough question - is it best to hire a
real estate sales associate or try
to sell the house yourself?

To sell and market a house requires
specialized skills, is time
consuming, and costs money. Are
you prepared to buy advertising
space? Advertising is one way to
let the buying public know your
house is on the market. If not, can
you afford the time it will take to
sell your house with only a sign in
the yard? Are you willing to stay
close to home for days, weeks,
maybe months to show your
house? Do you possess the
necessary legal and financial
knowledge to answer the buyers'
questions, negotiate a contract, or
close a sale?

If you answered "No" to any of the
above questions, perhaps hiring a
real estate firm to help would be
the most efficient way to sell your
house. They can be indispensable
to you in the following ways. A real
estate professional will:
BENEFITS
PLANNING THE SALE
* Access the Multiple Listing Service (MLS).
* Assist with pricing based on Comparative Market Analysis.
* Provide a detailed marketing plan.
* Screen potential buyers for financial qualifications.
* Suggest ways to make your property more attractive to buyers.
* Show your home whether or not you are there.
* Answer potential buyers' questions.
* Present all offers.
* Assist with negotiating the best sale price.
* Facilitate the closing process.
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