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Galina Velgach Editor

Galina Velgach is an editor for Real Estate Witch and its sister brands, focusing on traditional real estate brokerage reviews, home buyer assistance, and mortgage programs. She previously led editorial production for clients in commercial real estate and banking. She also worked as a communications specialist for Ernst & Young.

Galina has edited two journals for the American Library Association and contributed to an article in the multidisciplinary academic journal Viking and Medieval Scandinavia.

Expertise

  • Traditional real estate brokerages
  • Home buyer assistance programs
  • Mortgages
  • Home selling

Education

  • BA Media, Rhetoric & Cultural Studies – University of Illinois at Chicago

Galina Velgach's Articles

  1. Written
  2. Edited

  • Xome Reviews: Is This Auction Platform Legit?

    Xome (pronounced zōme) is an online real estate auction platform. Sellers can benefit from a fast sale at their desired minimum price while avoiding paying commission. Buyers can find unique or distressed properties that aren’t on the open market and buy them quickly. For many distressed property owners seeking a fast cash sale, using Xome is [...]

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    UpNest Review: Customers Love It, But Will It Save You? (2024)

    We mystery shopped UpNest and reviewed hundreds of online reviews to find everything you need to know about signing up with the service. Read this before choosing to work with an UpNest agent!

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    What is SimplyFSBO?

    SimplyFSBO is a flat fee MLS listing service that can market your home on simplyfsbo.com, Zillow, and Trulia. However, it does NOT list you on a multiple listing service (MLS). Plans cost roughly $500–700. SimplyFSBO operates in the Quad Cities of Iowa and Illinois. Bottom line: Is SimplyFSBO worth it? We don’t think SimplyFSBO is worth it [...]

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    When to Contact a Realtor to Sell Your House (Now or Later?)

    In this seller’s guide, you’ll learn the best time to work with a realtor based on factors like your sale timeline, home repairs, and local market trends.

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    What’s the Cheapest Way to Sell a House?

    The cheapest way to sell a house is to work with a low-commission real estate agent, do minor repair work yourself, and focus on high ROI projects.