Drake Chapman Real Estate, Brokerage

Drake Chapman Real Estate, Brokerage

102 Willow St, Hallsville TX 75650
Phone: (903) 660-2774 · Fax: (903) 660-2899




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How to Prepare Your Home For Quick Sale
Posted June 27, 2014


http://www.realtytimes.com/consumeradvice/sellersadvice1/item/29110-20140627-how-to-prepare-your-home-for-quick-sale


 

Posted By: Larry Chapman
June 27, 2014 11:35 AM



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Drake Chapman Real Estate, Brokerage


102 Willow St, Hallsville, TX 75650

  Phone:
(903) 660-2774
  Fax:
(903) 660-2899
  SMS/Text:
(903) 736-3273