David Rathgeber's
Washington Times Articles
David's Washington Times articles below were excerpted from his home-selling book. The links are disabled, but individual articles are available on request.Lead Paint Law 1996 cover story
Initial Considerations
Some Basic Ideas
Basic Questions for your Prospective Agent
Tough Questions for your Prospective Agent
Final Questions for your Prospective Agent
How's the Market?
A Market Value Analysis
Marketing Strategy
Fat for Negotiation
Put Your Best Foot Forward
Planning Your Marketing Effort
Bring on the BUYERS!
Do this ... don't do that
What works ... and what doesn't
Negotiating Basics
Presentation of the Offer
To Accept, Reject, or Counteroffer?
Negotiating the offer: Information is POWER
Dealing with Common Negotiating Situations
After the Meeting of the Minds
Onward to Closing
Selling Your Home - An Overview
Your Home's Value
Real Estate Tax Assessments
Critical Statistics
Critical Information
Days on the Market/Showing Traffic/Interest Rates
Market Strength/Market Seasonality
Home Preparation Checklist (and a history lesson)
A Real Estate Glossary
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