Eversole Law Firm January 2019

Selling Your Home

buyers get. Curb appeal can significantly influence a buyer in whether or not they purchase a house — taking care of your exterior will increase your chances of a home sale. Getting Emotionally Invested With strangers walking in and out of your house, peering into your bedroom, criticizing the state of the just-cleaned carpet, and pointing out the smallest nicks in the wall, things can become emotionally straining. This can be a shock for many people who are selling their house for the first time, but it’s not unheard of. The house you’re selling was your home, after all. An excellent strategy to avoid getting too emotionally involved is to view yourself as a business person or home seller, rather than a homeowner. This way, you can distance yourself emotionally but still be close enough to care about the task at hand. Organize Your Documents There are a lot of documents circulating in your home, and they can pile up over the years. Paperwork such as deeds, mortgage satisfaction, rental agreements, tax bills, and utility bills are just a few examples. When you plan on selling your house, it’s crucial to organize all the documents you have. It’ll be easier for you to supply the needed paperwork when it’s required.

Selling a house is something a lot

of people do, but not many know how

complicated it can be to begin with. It takes a lot more than putting a listing online and sticking a “For

Sale” sign on your lawn. Here are a few important tips to keep in mind if you’re planning to sell your house this year.

Preparing Your Home This is one of the more grueling aspects of selling your home. You need to make sure your house is up to scratch, which includes making repairs, adding a fresh coat of paint, and making sure the yard is in good condition. When buyers come into your home, they will be on the lookout for anything amiss — it’s best to clean up as much as you can. You’ll want to ensure your house has curb appeal. The front of your home will be the first impression of the house potential

LEARNING

Ingredients LEGALESE Brussels Sprout Hash Inspired by Food Republic

Consideration In contracts, "consideration" is the cause, motive, price, or impelling influence that induces the parties to enter into a contract. Essentially, it is a right, interest, or possible profit benefiting one party, which may be a detriment or possible loss undertaken by the other party should the contract fail, such as the earnest money deposit in a purchase and sale agreement of real property.

• 2 cloves garlic, minced • 1 sprig fresh rosemary

• 4 cups Brussels sprouts, finely shredded • 4 eggs • 1/4 cup onions, chopped

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil • Salt and freshly ground pepper

Directions

1. In a cast-iron skillet or large sauté pan, heat oil to medium. 2. Once shimmering, add rosemary for 1 minute, then remove sprig. 3. Reduce heat to medium-low, add onion and garlic, and cook until onion softens, about 5 minutes. 4. Increase heat to medium-high, add Brussels sprouts, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 5 minutes. 5. Using a large spoon, create 4 wells for eggs. Pour 1 egg into each well and cook until set. 6. Carefully remove eggs and Brussels sprouts from pan and serve.

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