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Resource Video: Homeowner Edition

Tips for Childproofing Your Home Ready to be a new parent, grandparent or babysitter? Even if little ones are visiting your home, some of these childproofing tips could save an infant or small child’s life. This informational video provides key …
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DIY Project: Painted Laundry Tub

By Guest Blogger: Susie Thompson Instead of removing a 400 lb laundry tub because it’s gotten dirty and rusted… consider a great DIY project to make it look brand new again! This simple project will have your guests saying, “Wow!” …
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Resource Video: Homeowners Edition

Washing Machine Cleaning and Maintenance Routine maintenance of your washing machine can keep it working properly and prevent potential disasters from occurring. This informational video provides key points on washing machine cleaning and maintenance. Even something as innocuous as a …
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Keep Your Home Ready to Show with Five Simple Tips!

When selling your home your Shorewest, REALTOR® may bring prospective buyers by for a showing at any point. They will give you as much notice as possible but sometimes it may be short notice due to scheduling conflicts. This means …
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Your Questions Answered: Home Inspectors

Buying a home is a big expense and you will want to make sure that you know what kind of projects you will be taking on before the home is yours. That way you are able to go back to …
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Winter Water Problems

Wisconsin is notorious for multiple freeze/thaw cycles and no one wants a wet basement corner due to a frozen downspout. Shorewest, REALTORS has provided the following checklist to help avoid winter water problems: Make sure gutters are in good working condition …
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Resource Video: Sellers Edition

Dealing with Multiple Offers as a Seller Multiple offers are not uncommon, especially in our active seller’s market. The key as a seller is to talk with your Shorewest, REALTOR® for a game plan when going into a multiple-offer situation. …
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Flying South for the Winter? Steps to Winterize Your Home!

If you fly south for the winter, there are some precautionary steps you should take to ensure that your home is safe while you are gone. In addition to the steps you can take, Shorewest’s family company, My Dwelling provides Property …
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Time to Go House Hunting!

Winter can be a great time to buy a home! Some of the perks include a less competitive market, sellers who are serious and more! Winter is often over looked as a great time to buy a home, but real …
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Resource Video: Sellers Edition

When is a Commission Due? Real estate agents are paid a commission when they help you sell a home. They receive a commission based on the home’s price after the sale has been completed. A contract will be signed by …
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Home Valuation Report