Real estate tips for beginners

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Realtors Alicia Villarreal and Idalia Retta give potential homeowners tips for purchasing a home or property.

"Currently, in Cameron County, there are 1,292 active listings. This includes land, residential, and commercial. The average selling price right now is $265,000, that is pretty much what is in the market right now," said Villarreal.

Both Villarreal and Retta give tips when it comes to buying a property.

• Know your budget
• Find a trusted real estate agent
• Invest in value-adding improvements
• Up your curb appeal
• Get a pre-listing inspection
• Highlight the positive with professional photos
• Stage your home 
• Set the right asking price
• Remove personal items
• Be ready to move fast
• Use your head, not your heart

Additionally, Villarreal says it is important to take the time for these tips to make good purchasing decisions.

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