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Picture this…

There's an inexperienced real estate agent in your town.

He hasn't sold any homes yet.

He wants to drum up some business.

So, he climbs up onto your roof and paints what he estimates to be the value of your home.

He feels like this could be a win-win:

YOU get to know the value of your house, so he was helpful to you, without even having to meet with him…

… and HE gets to show you how that he knows his stuff. Hopefully you'll turn to him for help once you want to sell your home.

But you're kind of ticked off, aren't you?

First off, this guy painted on your roof. That's just vandalism.

Beyond that, he wasn't even close to accurate! The value he painted up there is tens of thousands of dollars off.

He didn't even see inside your home

You notice he did the same thing to all the other houses in the area.

He seems off on the value of all of them.

There's no denying that the COVID-19 pandemic has completely changed day-to-day life in America. But how has it changed the experience and process of selling a home?

The 2020 National Association of REALTORS® Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers compared home sellers before and during/after COVID-19. Some of their key findings included:

• Homeowners wanted to sell both before and after COVID hit—but their reasons for wanting to sell changed. Prior to April 2020, the most common reason homeowners wanted to sell their home was to be closer to friends and family. After COVID hit, homeowners were much more likely to report selling because their house was too small.
• More sellers relied on technol...

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COVID-19 has changed the real estate landscape in many ways—including shifting buyer priorities.

But what, exactly, are buyers looking for in today's market?

A recent article from realtor.com outlined the home upgrades buyers are looking for during the COVID-19 pandemic, including:

• Outdoor upgrades. Many people are spending the majority of time at home these days—and that can lead to a serious case of cabin fever. To escape that cabin fever (without having to leave their homes), buyers are looking for homes with functional, relaxing, and well-designed outdoor spaces. Sprucing up your outdoor space (for example, by refreshing the landscaping or adding a patio) before listing your home can help make the property more attract...

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An appraisal is an important part of the home selling process; you want your appraisal to accurately reflect your home's value and your listing price. But if your home appraisal comes in lower than expected, it could cause issues with your home sale and put the deal at risk.

Which is why, as a seller, you want to do everything you can to get your home ready for the appraisal. But what projects should you be focusing on?

A recent article from Forbes covered the home projects sellers should tackle before their appraisal, including:

• Curb appeal. You only get to make a first impression once—so your home's curb appeal can go a long way in adding value and setting the tone for a great appraisal. Keep any trees, bushes, or shrub...

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When it comes to home renovations, most homeowners think they need to go big by doing things like renovating a bathroom, finishing a basement, or adding new appliances to a kitchen. But if you don't have a lot of money to invest, the best thing you can do? Paint your door.

According to the 2018 Zillow Paint Color Survey, painting the door black can increase the sale price of the typical US home by 2.9%. That might not seem like much, but when you look at the numbers, it's astronomical.

Here's what it looks like in action: at Home Depot, you can get a quart of black paint for $32.98, more than enough to paint your front door. According to 

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