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Home Offers 101: Tips to Get Ready
You've found a home you love and are ready to submit an offer. Well, "ready" is a loose term. You're not sure what's involved in the process or what needs to be done before the offer is submitted. Fortunately, our real estate agents can guide you through it. Here's a crash course in Home Offers 101, with everything you need to get you ready.
- Pre-Approval
Ideally, you should do this before you even start looking at homes for sale, but if you haven't yet, now is the time. Getting mortgage pre-approval from a local lender, such as Ruhl...
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Tee Off for National Golf Month in the Quad Cities
Did you know that every August is National Golf Month? This time of year frequently features fantastic weather for golf around the Quad Cities, and you have tons of great golf courses close to Quad Cities home for sale just waiting for your enjoyment this August. These include affordable, high-quality options ideal for a round with the kids and premium, championship-level golf clubs when you're in the mood to treat yourself. Our real estate agents have more deta...
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Update on Changes in Real Estate Process
Background
A recent federal court ruling challenged some of the National Association of Realtors' (NAR) practices. NAR reached a settlement that included significant changes to real estate transactions.
Traditionally, listing agents offer a portion of the total commission charged to a seller as compensation to buyer agents as part of the marketing strategy to sell a property. Offering buyer's agent compensation is one of the most effective uses of marketing funds because it ensures targeted and efficient use of funds, as payment occurs only when the property is sold. Unlike other advertising methods that require upfront investment without guaranteed results, buyer's agent compensation is performance-based-payment occurring only when the property is sold. This approach increases market exposure and aligns the seller's investment with the desired outcome of a successful sale. This commission customarily would cover the cost of the buyer's agent fee,...
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Summer Home Maintenance Tips
Summer is here and it's time for fun in the sun! But, before you dive into your summer activities, make sure your home is just as ready for the season as you are. Ensure your summer is a relaxing one with these timely home maintenance tips. We hope these maintenance tips will help give you peace of mind so your summer is enjoyable and worry-free. And if you need help tackling large projects, hire a professional! Not only will your Ruhl&Ruhl agent have a trusted recommendation for almost every project on your timeline, but we also have a preferred vendor webpage that will help you get connected with the experts you need.
- Check-in on your HVAC system. Checking to make sure your HVAC filter is clean will help your system work efficiently which translates to more...
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July Featured Properties
The July featured properties are a wide variety of homes to fit any home buyer's needs. Be sure to share your favorite properties with your real estate agent. Happy house hunting!
Quad Cities
7046 St Ann Drive, Bettendorf, IA 52722 – $639,900
Custom built in 2021! Beautiful and open floor plan with over 3,000 square feet of living space! You will love entertaining in the gourmet kitchen with large island and fabulous walk in pantry. 3 bedrooms and option for a 4th in the basement! This home is move in ready!
Listed by: Connie Coster & Miranda Mendoza
