THE BEST CHANCE FOR SELLING YOUR PROPERTY IS WITHIN THE FIRST SEVEN WEEKS. STUDIES SHOW THAT THE LONGER A PROPERTY STAYS ON THE MARKET, THE LESS THE SELLER WILL NET.
It is very important to price your property at a competitive market value at the signing of the employment agreement. The market is so competitive that even overpricing by a few thousand it could mean that your house will not sell. Interestingly, your first offer is usually your best offer. Here are reasons for pricing your property at the market value right from the start in order to net you the most amount of money in the shortest amount of time.
An overpriced home:
Minimizes offers.
Lowers agent response.
Limits qualified buyers.
Lowers showings.
Lowers prospects.
Limits financing.
Wastes advertising dollars.
Nets less for the seller.
CLEAN FACT
MOST PEOPLE ARE TURNED OFF BY EVEN THE SMALLEST AMOUNT OF UNCLEANNESS OR ODOR WHEN BUYING A HOME. SELLERS LOSE THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS BECAUSE THEY DON'T ADEQUATELY CLEAN.
If your house is squeaky clean, you will be able to sell your home faster and net hundreds, if not thousands of dollars more. If you are planning on moving, why not get rid of that old junk now so that your house will appear larger? Make more space. Odors must be eliminated especially if you have dogs, cats, young children in diapers or if you are a smoker. You may not notice the smell but buyers do! Most agents have a difficult time communicating to their sellers about odor. By employing me to get the most amount of money for you, the seller, do not take offense if I must confront you about odor problems.
ACCESS FACT
TOP SELLING AGENTS WILL NOT SHOW YOUR HOME IF BOTH THE KEY AND ACCESS ARE NOT READILY AVAILABLE. THEY DO NOT HAVE TIME TO RUN AROUND TOWN ALL DAY PICKING UP AND DROPPING OFF KEYS. THEY WANT TO SELL YOUR HOME!
The greatest way to show a house is to have a key! When your house is being shown, please do the following:
Keep all lights on.
Keep all drapes and shutters open.
Keep all doors unlocked.
Leave soft music playing.
Leave the premises.
Take a short walk with your children and pets.
Let the buyer be at ease and let the agents do their job.
PAINT &
CARPET FACT
PAINT IS YOUR BEST IMPROVEMENT INVESTMENT FOR GETTING GREATER RETURN ON YOUR MONEY.
Paint makes the whole house smell clean and look neat. If your house has chipped paint, exposed wood or the paint looks faded, it is time to paint. If your carpet is worn, dirty, outdated or an unusual color, you may need to seriously consider replacing it. Many houses do not sell because of this problem. Don't think that buyers have money to replace the carpet. They don't. They will simply buy elsewhere.
YARD FACT
YOUR FRONT YARD IMMEDIATELY REFLECTS THE INSIDE CONDITION OF YOUR HOUSE TO THE BUYER.
Our area has a good climate therefore outside activities are important. People enjoy their yards. Make certain that the trees are trimmed so the house can be seen from the street. Have the grass mowed, trimmed and edged. Walkways should be swept. Clean away debris. Remove parked cars. These all add to curb appeal. If a buyer does not like the outside, that person simply drives on.
