Posts in category 'For Sellers'

If you are thinking about selling your home, there are several things to consider working on in your home before listing it. These are typically things I as a REALTOR will go over with you at a pre-listing appointment as well.

This list will serve as a place to start as to ensure that you as a homeowner will be doing things to get the most out of your home when it comes time to sell.

Let's take a look at several areas for sellers to consider.

Big Ticket Items
How old is your furnace and air conditioner? When was the roof last replaced? Maybe the water heater has reached it's end of usable life. These are things to consider when selling. Worse yet, being unprepared when an inspector or appraiser requires a replacement of something before the deal can close is a nightmare.

If you do not have the budget to replace such items, consider offering a credit to the buyers to help with replacement cost or some of the cost. If an...

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If you are thinking about selling your home, there are several things to consider working on in your home before listing it. These are typically things I as a REALTOR will go over with you at a pre-listing appointment as well.

This list will serve as a place to start as to ensure that you as a homeowner will be doing things to get the most out of your home when it comes time to sell.

Let's take a look at several areas for sellers to consider.

Big Ticket Items

How old is your furnace and air conditioner? When was the roof last replaced? Maybe the water heater has reached it's end of usable life. These are things to consider when selling. Worse yet, being unprepared when an inspector or appraiser requires a replacement of something before the deal can close is a nightmare.

If you do not have the budget to replace such items, consider offering a credit to the buyers to help with replacement cost or some of the cost. If anything, I always sugg...

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An open house sounds pretty simple doesn't it? There are a lot of things to think of though before you open your home up to potential buyers!

Open Houses are potentially one of the best marketing devices we are Real Estate Agents have in our arsenal. It gives prospective buyers the opportunity to come in, look around, ask questions, and not feel pressured. It also open up the possibility of having people come in and look at your home who may not be working with a Real Estate Agent and therefore would not have ever called and scheduled a showing to see your home.

To make sure each and every open house brings the most potential buyers, try and follow these simple steps.

1. Stay away from strong odors. You may think I'm just referring to things like taking out the trash, not cooking fish the night before or Febrezing the pet smells on your furniture but I'm also referring to those smelly good smells too.Some smells are great for you and you really like the...

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An open house sounds pretty simple doesn't it? There are a lot of things to think of though before you open your home up to potential buyers!

Open Houses are potentially one of the best marketing devices we are Real Estate Agents have in our arsenal. It gives prospective buyers the opportunity to come in, look around, ask questions, and not feel pressured. It also open up the possibility of having people come in and look at your home who may not be working with a Real Estate Agent and therefore would not have ever called and scheduled a showing to see your home.

To make sure each and every open house brings the most potential buyers, try and follow these simple steps.

1. Stay away from strong odors. You may think I'm just referring to things like taking out the trash, not cooking fish the night before or Febrezing the pet smells on your furniture but I'm also referring to those smelly good smells too.Some smells are great for you and you real...

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