Untold Secrets of Buying and Selling Real Estate

Owning a home can truly be satisfying. However, with the financial pressures of today's world, getting good value is crucial. These days I am much savvier about buying and selling homes than I was when we bought our first of eight houses. The knowledge I acquired as a former realtor and veteran corporate mover (seven moves) has provided me with a real world education about the process of finding a house that is a good value and that will resell quickly.

So, If the key isn't the age old "Location, Location, Location, what is it? My real world experience says it is 1) Curb Appeal, 2) Interior Appeal and 3) Price. Sure, if you buy in the most exclusive neighborhood with the best schools you probably won't have a lot of difficulty selling your home, but will you make money and will it sell fast? Maybe, maybe not.

A home's appearance from the street is by far the most important factor. If the house doesn