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Selling Your Home >Reviving the Listing

In every town there are homes that sell rather quickly, while others linger on the market. Real estate professionals suggest numerous approaches to maximizing a home's curb appeal -- everything from fresh paint to new landscaping. But if the "For Sale" sign in front of your house has become a neighborhood fixture, it is important to work with your real estate agent to keep your listing fresh.

Whenever your house is shown, the real estate agent will get feedback from the buyers or other agents about what they liked about your house and what did not work for them. Allow your agent to be completely frank with you about any feedback he or she receives. Listen with an open mind and with the understanding that there is nothing personal about these comments. Don't delay in implementing any of the ideas that make sense to you.

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James Van Note
Rhodes, Van Note & Company Realtors
635 Valley Road
Upper Montclair, NJ. 07043
Phone: 973-818-7491
Fax: 973-744-7997
Email: jamesvannote@NUMBER1EXPERT.com
I have been actively involved in real estate for fifteen years as a sale associate, investor and developer and have been an agent for Rhodes Van Note for eleven years. I grew up in the Montclair community and participates in the local rugby and soccer teams. Growing up here gives me a first hand knowledge of the area and helps me match my clients' lifestyle with Montclair and our surrounding communities. My experience in real estate development and the construction field gives me the understanding of the fundamentals of a house and I am able to help both buyers and sellers assess their needs.

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