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
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Compass vs. Redfin: Which is Better?
About Compass | About Redfin | How are they different? Compass and Redfin are two of the top real estate brokerages in the U.S. that can help you get your home on the market and sold. While they’re similar, they each cater to a different type of home seller. Compass provides personalized service from two real estate [...]
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How Hard Is It To Sell Your Own House?
Why is selling FSBO difficult? | How to make it easier Selling your home without a realtor is typically harder than selling with an agent. For sale by owner (FSBO) sellers are responsible for completing all of the tasks that an agent would normally take on, including setting the list price, marketing the property, negotiating, and [...]
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How to Sell a House for Cash Without a Realtor
How to set an asking price | Ways to sell for cash | How to compare offers | Closing a cash sale Selling a house for cash and without a realtor are both complicated processes. We recommend getting cash offers from multiple sources to get the best price. Set an asking price based on fair market value Determine [...]