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Are Open Houses Helpful Or Harmful?

By: Eric Stewart
February 18th, 2016

Holding open houses has been an age-old tradition in the real estate industry. Yet, did you know that only 1% of buyers come from these events? My radio show listeners have heard my opinion on open houses many times. I am against them in most instances. In my experience, open houses attract three types of people. Who are they?

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Get Your House Ready To Sell With These 5 Decluttering Tips

By: Eric Stewart
February 2nd, 2016

Decluttering a home is often the hardest part of prepping it to sell. It can be difficult to part with your belongings or you may feel overwhelmed at having to organize and put things away. However, one of the biggest advantages of decluttering is to help prospective buyers see themselves living in the home and to not think about how the current owner lives. In addition, if everything looks meticulous inside a home, buyers will assume the owners took the same care with home maintenance.

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Learn The Insider Tips To Selling Your Home For Top Dollar

By: Eric Stewart
January 14th, 2016

Last Chance! Join top producing Realtor® and WMAL radio host Eric Stewart for a live webinar on how to sell your home for maximum profit.

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4 Things Sellers Should Do To Prepare For A Home Appraisal

By: Eric Stewart
January 12th, 2016

If your home has gone under contract, you are now in the home stretch of your real estate sale. However, there are still a few hurdles that could potentially kill the transaction. One of these is a low appraisal.

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How To Preserve And Enjoy Your Lifetime Of Photos

By: Eric Stewart
December 30th, 2015

We spend so much of our lives acquiring things. For many people, there comes a time when priorities shift and it’s necessary to downsize in order to live more comfortably and efficiently. However, what do you do with the lifetime of photo memories you’ve accumulated? Your photos tell the story of your life and you want to make sure that the story is preserved and easy to tell for future generations.

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What Is The Real Meaning Behind The Twelve Days Of Christmas?

By: Eric Stewart
December 18th, 2015

Join Eric Stewart this Sunday, December 20, for his annual Christmas Show, airing on WMAL AM630/105.9FM from 7am – 8am. An audience favorite, every year Eric highlights the story and meaning behind some of our most popular Christmas carols and hymns.

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How To Attract More Buyers To Your Listing

By: Eric Stewart
December 10th, 2015

If you are selling your home, you want to attract as many potential buyers to your property as possible. The more buyers that have interest in your home, the more likely someone will submit an offer. How can you compel would-be buyers to visit, and fall in love with your home?

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Get The Inside Scoop On How To Sell Your Home For Top Dollar

By: Eric Stewart
December 3rd, 2015

In this live webinar, top producing Realtor® and WMAL radio host Eric Stewart will dispense timely information on how to sell your home for maximum profit.

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Which of Your Unwanted Items Will Sell Best on eBay?

By: Eric Stewart
November 24th, 2015

Are you in the midst of decluttering your home in order to get ready to sell in the spring? You may be asking yourself where to get rid of your unwanted stuff. One option is to sell these items on eBay. If you go this route, you want to choose items to sell that other people would be interested in buying. What sells well on eBay and what does not?

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11 Tips For Winterizing A Vacant Home

By: Eric Stewart
November 19th, 2015

For a home to remain in good shape throughout the winter, it needs regular care and attention. Vacant houses are particularly prone to damage during extended periods of freezing temperatures. By winterizing a vacant house, you are protecting your investment so it can be sold, rented or otherwise inhabited at a moment’s notice without worry of unforeseen issues.

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