Articles Featuring Picket Fence Realty
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How Long Does a Home Inspection Take?
Excerpt: “No matter how new or old a home is, there’s always something that shows up on the home inspection report,” said Melissa Samar, a real estate agent and broker with Picket Fence Realty in Tavares, Florida. “It may be nerve-racking to see your home under a microscope, but it’s part of the selling process…. The home inspection process can take anywhere from two to four hours. The length of time will depend on the size of your home. If you have extra features like a pool, exterior buildings or boat docks, it may take longer. Older homes that are not well-maintained may take longer, as they tend to have more issues,” Samar said.
How To Have Happy Holidays As You Sell Your Home
Excerpt: “Overwhelming a home with holiday decor can often hide great features of the house, features that would normally sell the home,” says Melissa Samar, REALTOR and owner of Picket Fence Realty. “Instead of decor, use holiday music to set the mood. Light scented candles – candy cane, pine, etc. – for an aroma of the holidays.”