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Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Minor Repairs Can Yield Top Dollar
Imagine you are the buyer looking at your home. What do you think needs repair? If there are items that need fixing, buyers may take the repair costs off the price they offer for the home. And they often inflate these costs.
If the lender requires the repairs to be made to the property as a condition of the loan, you, the seller, may pay for the repairs twice: first in a lower sale price and second in the out-of-pocket cost of the repairs themselves.
The most common areas of concern are the roof, gutters, and downspouts. Repair of missing or peeling exterior paint may also be a condition of the loan.
The following are simple repairs that make a huge difference in marketability and sale price:
* Replace washers in leaking faucets
* Fix handrails and repair steps
* Replace light bulbs and fixtures where necessary
* Make sure windows open and close
* Eliminate earth-to-wood contact around the house
* Replace loose or damaged tile or vinyl
Taking care of necessary repairs before putting your house on the market is important to yielding top dollar and ensuring a quick, hassle-free sale. I'd be happy to come by and make some recommendations on how to create an inviting atmosphere. Homes that convey pride of ownership frequently receive the best offers.
Please call or email us if we can answer any questions or help you get top dollar when you are ready to sell.
If the lender requires the repairs to be made to the property as a condition of the loan, you, the seller, may pay for the repairs twice: first in a lower sale price and second in the out-of-pocket cost of the repairs themselves.
The most common areas of concern are the roof, gutters, and downspouts. Repair of missing or peeling exterior paint may also be a condition of the loan.
The following are simple repairs that make a huge difference in marketability and sale price:
* Replace washers in leaking faucets
* Fix handrails and repair steps
* Replace light bulbs and fixtures where necessary
* Make sure windows open and close
* Eliminate earth-to-wood contact around the house
* Replace loose or damaged tile or vinyl
Taking care of necessary repairs before putting your house on the market is important to yielding top dollar and ensuring a quick, hassle-free sale. I'd be happy to come by and make some recommendations on how to create an inviting atmosphere. Homes that convey pride of ownership frequently receive the best offers.
Please call or email us if we can answer any questions or help you get top dollar when you are ready to sell.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Maximum Exposure for Top Dollar
When you are ready to sell your home, I can develop a marketing plan to provide you with the maximum exposure. This will allow me to market your home to the widest segment of buyers. The more potential buyers you have viewing your home, the better the opportunity to obtain top dollar.
There are many methods to use when marketing your home:
* “For Sale” signs
* Open Houses
* “Just Listed” notes to the neighbors
* Calls to prospective customers
* Ads in the papers
* Ads in real estate magazines
One of the most effective ways to market your home, however, is on the Internet, where you get exposure 24/7. According to the latest research, 80% of all home buyers surf the Web in search of their new home.
If you decide to sell, We'd be happy to discuss our marketing strategies and develop a plan for you. Please feel free to call or email us anytime with your questions
There are many methods to use when marketing your home:
* “For Sale” signs
* Open Houses
* “Just Listed” notes to the neighbors
* Calls to prospective customers
* Ads in the papers
* Ads in real estate magazines
One of the most effective ways to market your home, however, is on the Internet, where you get exposure 24/7. According to the latest research, 80% of all home buyers surf the Web in search of their new home.
If you decide to sell, We'd be happy to discuss our marketing strategies and develop a plan for you. Please feel free to call or email us anytime with your questions
Monday, October 4, 2010
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Effective Pricing Leads to Success
When it is time to sell your home, you want to price it to yield as much return as possible. Pricing strategy is one of the most important elements in selling your home.
A market analysis of your home will help you determine value. This involves analyzing the current competition--other like properties currently on the market. I'll look at properties that have already sold, to determine what people have been willing to pay for similar properties. I will also analyze properties that haven’t sold, some of which are overpriced.
The goal is to price the property accurately for the marketplace. You don't want to leave money on the table, but you don't want to overprice your home either. If you overprice the property, you risk having your home sit on the market. Then you may have to drop the price below what you could have received if it had been priced correctly to begin with. Upon seeing a home that is fairly priced, most motivated buyers offer full or almost full price.
When you are ready to sell, We'll be happy to stop by for a quick view of your home. Together we will price it to sell for top dollar, in the shortest amount of time, with the least amount of inconvenience to you.
A market analysis of your home will help you determine value. This involves analyzing the current competition--other like properties currently on the market. I'll look at properties that have already sold, to determine what people have been willing to pay for similar properties. I will also analyze properties that haven’t sold, some of which are overpriced.
The goal is to price the property accurately for the marketplace. You don't want to leave money on the table, but you don't want to overprice your home either. If you overprice the property, you risk having your home sit on the market. Then you may have to drop the price below what you could have received if it had been priced correctly to begin with. Upon seeing a home that is fairly priced, most motivated buyers offer full or almost full price.
When you are ready to sell, We'll be happy to stop by for a quick view of your home. Together we will price it to sell for top dollar, in the shortest amount of time, with the least amount of inconvenience to you.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
How Long Will It Take to Sell My House?
Many sellers want to know how long their home will take to sell.
As agents, we can pull from several sources to determine average time on the market from time of listing to accepted offer. These statistics vary depending on interest rates, price range, local economics, and other factors.
Once an offer is received and accepted, the sale may take from 30 to 60 days to close, depending on the financing.
Therefore, to determine when to put your home on the market, decide the date you'd like to move and work backward from there. I'll look at the average time on the market for properties in your price range and the type of financing available. This will help me determine the time frame you will need.
If you're interested in getting an estimate on how much time to plan for your next move, please call or email us.We would be happy to provide you with an updated market evaluation for your home and discuss a timeline that will work for you, so you can accomplish your moving goals.
As agents, we can pull from several sources to determine average time on the market from time of listing to accepted offer. These statistics vary depending on interest rates, price range, local economics, and other factors.
Once an offer is received and accepted, the sale may take from 30 to 60 days to close, depending on the financing.
Therefore, to determine when to put your home on the market, decide the date you'd like to move and work backward from there. I'll look at the average time on the market for properties in your price range and the type of financing available. This will help me determine the time frame you will need.
If you're interested in getting an estimate on how much time to plan for your next move, please call or email us.We would be happy to provide you with an updated market evaluation for your home and discuss a timeline that will work for you, so you can accomplish your moving goals.
Friday, September 17, 2010
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