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With a keen editor’s eye, Becky Brogan helps perfect Buy Owner’s marketing materials, both on the blog and on the main Web site. She joined the Buy Owner team just a month after its creation, and her feature articles range from fact-filled pieces on what it means to rent-to-own to creative home-improvement ideas like her series on creating more space in your layout. Coming from a publishing background, Becky adds valuable research and communication skills to the Buy Owner Blog.
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Storing While Selling
By Becky
Posted in Selling Tips, Tips and Ideas on 13 April 2010
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It almost goes without saying that your home will show better when you get rid of the extra clutter. The question is: what do you do with all the things that you don’t want to get rid of but are taking up too much space? If you don’t have enough space to store stuff in your home itself, consider renting space from a storage facility while your property is up for sale.

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The Pros and Cons of Hiring a Home Decorator
By Becky
Posted in Home Improvement, Tips and Ideas on 12 February 2010
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How do you know if you can handle it on your own or if it’s time to hire a professional? Here is a list of pros and cons of hiring a home decorator that will help you decide when to make the call. [...]

Featured City: Fayetteville, GA
By Becky
Posted in Buying Tips, Regional Info on 10 February 2010
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As part of a special feature at the Buy Owner Blog, we’ll be highlighting cities throughout the nation, profiling their attractions and conveniences, as well as pointing out some currently for-sale homes in the area!

Today’s city: Fayetteville, Georgia!

Set approximately 22 miles from Atlanta, Fayetteville offers the charm of small-town living with the convenience of being close to a big city. This is an area that is rich in history, with such historical must-see spots as the Holliday-Dorsey-Fife House Museum and the Fayette County Courthouse. Built in 1825 and located at the center of the Fayetteville town square, the Fayette County Courthouse is the oldest surviving courthouse in Georgia.

Living in Fayetteville, you can visit the Villages Amphitheater in the heart of downtown Fayetteville for outdoor concerts and events and get all your shopping done at Fayette Pavilion.
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Reason #31 to Sell with Buy Owner: Proven Track Record
By Becky
Posted in Selling Tips, Tips and Ideas on 31 January 2010
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Looking for another reason to sell with Buy Owner? How about our proven track record of satisfied customers? Since its conception in 1984, Buy Owner has continued to be the leader in the “for sale by owner” industry, expanding to 13 of the nation’s top real estate markets.

From Atlanta to Dallas, Chicago to Fort Lauderdale, Buy Owner boasts countless success stories from happy customers all over the country. When you choose to sell your home through Buy Owner, you’ll have the confidence of knowing that so many sellers have had success with us in the past.

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Reason #25 to Sell with Buy Owner: Flyers Tool
By Becky
Posted in Selling Tips, Tips and Ideas on 25 January 2010
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When you sell with Buy Owner, you have the advantage of using the Buy Owner Sellers Tool to make personalized flyers to promote your home. The Buy Owner Sellers Tool lets you create three styles of flyers in any of six different colors. You get to choose the design, the color scheme and the content of the flyer. You can use your existing professional description, or you can create your own description specific to your flyer.

By using the Buy Owner Sellers Tool, you’ll have custom flyers that you can print out and distribute!

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Setting Up Your Home Office
By Becky
Posted in Home Improvement, Tips and Ideas on 26 December 2009
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With the increase in telecommuting employment opportunities and more and more people working from home, it makes sense to make sure that you have a well-designed home office. [...]

The Basics of Window Treatments
By Becky
Posted in Home Improvement, Tips and Ideas on 17 October 2009
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Because they can be such a costly purchase, deciding on window treatments can be overwhelming. You want to be sure to choose something with staying power. [...]

Decorating with Cool and Warm Colors
By Becky
Posted in Home Improvement, Tips and Ideas on 12 September 2009
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When decorating your home, it’s important to consider the paint palette you want to use, as this can have a dramatic effect on the feel of a room. [...]

Updates to Seller Disclosure Form and Radon Disclosure Law
By Becky
Posted in Market News, Tips and Ideas on 27 August 2009
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On August 12, 2009, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn confirmed changes made to the Seller Disclosure Form and to the Radon Disclosure Law. [...]

Organizing Your Pantry
By Becky
Posted in Home Improvement, Tips and Ideas on 21 August 2009
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By keeping your pantry neat and organized, you will improve the appearance and functionality of your kitchen while maximizing the storage space in your home. [...]