Damaris Dover

Damaris Dover is a Realtor with eight-plus years of experience. She has been voted #1 Real Estate Agent on social media in San Jose, CA. Damaris is an expert on both the buying and selling sides of real estate transactions. Besides being a Realtor, she also blogs about her experiences as well as trends in the industry to help educate others and better serve her clients.

Home Inspection Tips

A home inspection is a thorough visual examination of the home and property. Many mortgage companies insist on a home inspection report before agreeing to a mortgage, so a pre-sale inspection enables you to address problems before you even put the house on the market. It also removes any questions about the condition of your […]

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Seller Financing

WHAT’S THAT??? If a seller helps to finance a real estate transaction, it is called seller financing. Usually, sellers do this when a buyer has difficulty qualifying for a conventional loan or meeting the purchase price. Seller financing differs from a traditional loan because the seller does not give the buyer cash to complete the

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Neogtiating The Real Estate Deal

Successful negotiating encompasses the acquired ability to use certain skills and techniques to bring about coveted win-win results. I can help you stay focused, objective, and not let your emotions rule. Start with a thoroughly researched, fair price. Respect the other side’s priorities. For example, a buyer with an urgent move-in date might be willing

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Showing Your Home

You want potential buyers to feel at home from the minute they walk up the driveway. Give them a canvas to fill. It’s showtime! Start with a good cleaning, eliminate clutter, put away the knickknacks and add fresh coats of a neutral-colored paint to brighten rooms. Oh, and tidy up the yard. I can give

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Setting The Price

Setting the right price for your home is the most important decision you will make. Learn how to study market trends and set the optimal price for your home. Setting the Right Price for Your Home A key part of your marketing plan is setting the list price. Quite simply, if a home is priced

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Adding Value to Your Home

Following these 10 tips will help to add value to your home and increase your chances of a sale. The Top 10: Tips to Add Value to Your Home 1. Clean, organize and neutralize your space: Unclutter your house to make it look bigger and cleaner. Buyers need to be able to envision their own

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Creating A Plan

We can help you build a marketing plan for your home that will help to improve your chances of selling it at the best price possible, in the shortest amount of time. Create a Marketing Plan Much of an agent’s work is quiet, behind the scenes – and important. Promoting your home involves several outreach

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Moving Checklist

My home moving checklist can help you make your move much easier. Home Moving Checklist 6 to 8 weeks prior: Purchase or rent moving supplies: tape, markers, scissors, pocketknife, newspaper, blankets, moving pads, plastic storage bins, rope and a hand truck. Free boxes can usually be obtained at a local supermarket but consider purchasing wardrobe

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