About Princeton

Princeton -- the name evokes perhaps the most beautiful college campus, graceful streets, and stately, historic homes. It calls to mind the romance of F. Scott Fitzgerald, John O'Hara, and Toni Morrison, the magic of the poet Paul Muldoon, and the resonant voice of Paul Robeson. It summons memories of prior residents Albert Einstein, J. Robert Oppenheimer, Woodrow Wilson, and Aaron Burr. Princeton is, more than ever, a magnet that draws people and culture, artists and educators, students and an ever-changing mix of residents from across the country and around the world.

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DON'T MARKET YOUR HOME BEFORE IT'S READY  Sellers who put their homes on the market before doing the necessary preparations usually wait longer for the home to sell, and it usually sells for less. Thinking that they will save time and money by forgoing repairs, some sellers reduce the sales price to compensate for defects. But this approach is really only attractive to buyers who are looking for a bargain and are willing to fix up a property. This year, most buyers are looking for move-in ready properties. Your REALTOR® can give you expert advice on how to prepare your property for the market and will happily promote your well-maintained home to buyers and other REALTORS®. Your best chance to sell is during the first few weeks on the market. You may want to sign a listing agreement a week or two before you are ready to show, so your Realtor prepare a marketing strategy, but be sure your home is in top showing condition before you open it to the public.

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