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Showing Your Home as FSBO in Dothan?

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When you’re selling your home without a real estate agent… you are responsible for marketing your home, showing your home, and selling your home.  And while all three of those things have challenges, we wanted to take a moment to talk about showing your home.  At Echo properties, we’ve been buying and selling homes for … Continued

How to Sell Your House in Daphne When You Are on a Budget

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The more attractive your home is, the higher the final sales price is, so many homeowners spend thousands getting ready. Preparing for your listing photos and showings when your home is on the market can be costly. However, there are ways to work around spending a great deal with some creativity. Read on as we … Continued

What You Should Know About Auctioning Your House in Daphne

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Many homeowners consider selling their homes by themselves, often avoiding the hefty real estate commissions. In real estate, these listings are referred to as FSBO for sale by owner. Regrettably, however, homes listed and marketed by their owners typically sell for less, and homeowners only sell about eleven percent of FSBO homes listed. Understanding all … Continued

FSBO Process in Dothan, AL?

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Selling your home FSBO is an exciting undertaking… It means fewer fees…  And it means more control over when you sell, how you sell, and whom you sell to… But it also comes with its challenges — since you’re not working with a real estate agent, you’ll have to market the home, show the home, … Continued

Working Remotely-Moving in Dothan, AL

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Due to the challenges of ongoing current events, more people than ever before are now working remotely — from home, at coffee shops, or in co-working spaces.  Maybe YOU — for the first time ever — find yourself working remotely.  And for many people, working remotely sparks a thought: “Well shoot… I can live anywhere … Continued

5 Things You Should Know About Buying a Home at Auction in Alabama

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Making the dream of homeownership come true is becoming more expensive every day. Buyers must consider all available options to save money, including buying a home at auction in Alabama. Before proceeding, it is highly advisable to learn about the time, costs, and process involved in a successful bid. Beginners in the world of auctions … Continued

Solar Panels in Dothan, AL?

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Thinking of installing solar panels on your roof to cut your energy bill?  In just 2019, there were 2 million solar panel installations in the U.S., according to PV Magazine. But is it a good idea to install solar panels on YOUR home in Dothan, AL? We’ve worked in real estate for quite some time … Continued

Replacing Carpet in Dothan, AL

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Thinking of replacing the carpet in your house?  Well, at Echo Properties, we’ve bought and sold a lot of homes in Dothan, AL… which also means that we’ve replaced a LOT of carpet… So we thought we’d take a minute to give you some tips.  Here’s what we got! Rent Tools — Don’t make the … Continued

What You Should Know About Selling Your House By Yourself in Daphne

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When first considering selling your home, the thought of listing with a real estate agent is usually swiftly followed by the dread of paying commissions. Listing on your own saves money but can be a real headache. Auctioning your home may sound like a way to sell without the hassles, but before you jump into … Continued

Negotiate real estate agent commission in Dothan, AL?

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Unhappy with how much your real estate agent’s commission is?  Good news! You can ALWAYS negotiate that number.  (If they tell you that it’s non-negotiable, it’s probably a good idea to find a different real estate agent to work with.) At Echo Properties, we’ve been buying and selling real estate for quite some time in … Continued

Moving closer to family in Dothan, AL

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Considering moving closer to family?  At Echo Properties, we’ve worked with a lot of homeowners in Dothan, AL who sought to relocate in order to be closer to family.  And we get it. Family is important.  There are a lot of reasons someone might want to move closer to family — help with raising kids, … Continued

Kids College or Home Repairs in Dothan, AL

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Having to choose between paying for your kid’s college and home repairs? It seems that there are more places in the budget for money to go than there is money most days, doesn’t it?  Sometimes it’s hard to choose because everything is important – we understand!  Especially when it comes to a college education.   Currently, … Continued