Craigslist and eBay - How To Get Rid Of Stuff.

Do you know how to get rid of all that stuff you don't want to take with you when you move?  These days the answer could be only a click away.

Craiglist is great for finding a home for the larger items around your house.  It is very easy to post something on this site, all you need is an email address.  It is helpful if you take pictures of your items, as most people want to see what they are buying before they make a trip out to your house.  You can attach up to four pictures of your item. 

Remember when taking pictures for the Internet, don't make the picture size to large.  It will take to long to load them and some files will not be transferred at all.  You can set your camera to a smaller pixel size or resize them once you load them on your computer.

eBay is another great place to sell smaller items.  It is easy once you set up your account and it is helpful if you have a Paypal account too.  You canset up an auction for your item or just set a fixed price with a "Buy It Now".  You are charged a fee to list the item and then if it sells they charge you another fee.  But, it is worth it.  You would be amazed at what people are looking for and buy on eBay. 

You can actually set up an account with the shipping companies and do all of your shipping from home.  You can use UPS, FEDEX, and United States Post Office.  All you need is a scale and some sticky labels.  This is the best part, you don't have to go down to the post office to mail something that you sold for $5, you just do it from your house and drop it off in the mail box at the corner.  How easy is that.

So, if you are thinking about moving or just want to clean out your "stuff" (everyone has stuff) then consider these options.  You will be surprised at how the $$$$ add up.

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FACEBOOK ANYONE ?

How many people have a Facebook or should I ask how many people don't?  Facebook has been very good to me.  I have reconnected with some of my old friends from school, which has been a lot of fun to see where their lives have taken them.  It is definitely a way to feel connected to people on a regular basis, without feeling like you are intruding into their life.  They post what they want you to know and it takes off from there into some interesting places !

It is nice that you can select who you want to be "friends" with and share only what you want to share with others.  Overall, it is fun to have.  Now in saying that, you can have too much fun if you get addicted to the games they have like Farmville and Cafe World.  I use to plan my whole day around when my "Farmville" crops were going to be ready to harvest.  Ain't that a hoot !  Luckily that only lasted for a few months and then I wised up and quit playing, cold turkey.  My farmhouse and crops have probably turned to dust and tumbleweeds by now... I don't dare go and check.

I just made a Facebook page for my business, I have not put anything on it yet.  Hopefully it will be a fun and informative place for my clients to check out.  We will see how that develops.  Happy Facebooking !

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http://sellingoregonhomes.blogspot.com/2011/02/rent-vs-own-should-i-buy-house-in.html

Is Spring A Good Time To Sell My Home? When Is A Good Time To Sell My House?

Many people wonder if spring is a good time to sell their house?  Spring time sounds like a great time to sell your home because the clouds have lifted, the grass is green, the flowers are blooming and the trees are full of leaves.  The place looks great.  And now that most people have recovered from the holidays, the hope is that the fresh air and breeze with blow a buyer in to their yard.  Well, this could very well happen -- but there are advantages in putting your home on the market before spring arrives.

There is usually influx of houses coming on the market in March & April each year.  Putting your home on the market before spring and even during the winter months can give you a better chance of getting an offer.  There is less competition at that time of the year and a lot of buyers who are out looking during the winter months are very serious buyers... not just out for decorating ideas!

So, those of you who are still on the fence and are waiting for the flowers to bloom to list your house, maybe you might want to spring into action now before the competition arrives.

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http://sellingoregonhomes.blogspot.com/2011/02/no-money-down-or-100-financing-options.html

http://sellingoregonhomes.blogspot.com/2011/02/oregon-real-estate-transfer-tax-we-need.html

http://sellingoregonhomes.blogspot.com/2011/02/want-to-buy-home-in-medford-oregon-how.html

http://sellingoregonhomes.blogspot.com/2011/02/to-buy-or-not-to-buy-real-estate-that.html

http://sellingoregonhomes.blogspot.com/2011/02/100-financing-available-on-real-estate.html