Tips for sellers take a minute and look over these facts
that help you
when selling your home or other property.
NOTE: When I started in real estate in 80's interest rates were 14-18%, So
I learned all the marketing skills that you need today to get it
sold.....And I guarantee it.......
The best Sellers Tip: #1 way to Speed Up the
Sale of your property in 2008 :
Price it right. Set a price at the mid to lower end of your
property’s realistic price range, get a updated
appraisal done if you want to sell faster than the avg. in your town & still
get top dollar and a Quick settlement. ( see me for details on this and ask
about my Guarantee to sell program ) Offer buyer incentives instead of
reducing to below appraisal asking price, it will attract more buyers than a
price reduction!
I now offer the latest technology available including the
virtual tour of your home or other property, it
is like a 24 hour open house with out the hassles and inconvenience. Buyers
can view this from the internet posting of your listing in the Re/max and
local MLS. (and other data bases I use for commercial/investments) 10 times
more effective that a simple photo
call me for a free demonstration of this powerful selling tool available to
you at no extra cost.
10 Ways to Make Your House More Salable
Get rid of clutter. Throw out or file stacks of newspapers and
magazines. Pack away most of your small decorative items. Store
out-of-season clothing to make closets seem roomier. Clean out the
garage.
Wash your windows and screens to let more light into the interior.
Keep everything extra clean. Wash fingerprints from light switch
plates. Mop and wax floors. Clean the stove and refrigerator. A clean
house makes a better first impression and convinces buyers that the
home has been well cared for.
Get rid of smells. Clean carpeting and drapes to eliminate cooking
odors, smoke, and pet smells. Open the windows.
Put higher wattage bulbs in light sockets to make rooms seem
brighter, especially basements and other dark rooms. Replace any
burnt-out bulbs.
Make minor repairs that can create a bad impression. Small
problems, such as sticky doors, torn screens, cracked caulking, or a
dripping faucet, may seem trivial, but they’ll give buyers the
impression that the house isn’t well maintained.
Tidy your yard. Cut the grass, rake the leaves, trim the bushes,
and edge the walks. Put a pot or two of bright flowers near the
entryway.
Patch holes in your driveway and reapply sealant, if applicable.
Clean your gutters.
Polish your front doorknob and door numbers.
20 Low-Cost Ways to Spruce Up Your Home
Make your home more appealing for potential buyers with these quick and
easy tips.
Trim bushes so they don’t block windows and cut down on light.
Buy a new doormat.
Put a pot of bright flowers (or a small evergreen in winter) on your
porch.
Put new doorknobs on your doors.
Put a fresh coating on your driveway.
Edge the grass around walks and trees.
Keep your garden tools out of site.
Be sure kids put away their toys.
Buy a new mailbox.
Upgrade the outside lighting.
Use warm, incandescent light bulbs for a homey feel.
Polish or replace your house numbers.
Clean your gutters.
Put out potpourri or burn scented candles.
Buy new pillows for the sofa.
Buy a flowering plant and put it in a window you pass by frequently.
Make a centerpiece for your table with fruit or artificial flowers.
Replace heavy curtains with sheer ones that let in more light.
Buy new towels.
Put a seasonal wreath on your door.
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What Is Appraised Value?
It’s an objective opinion of value, but it’s not an exact science so
appraisals may differ.
For buying and selling purposes, appraisals are usually based on market
value—what the property could probably be sold for. Other types of value
include insurance value, replacement value, and assessed value for property
tax purposes.
Appraised value is not a constant number. Changes in market conditions
can dramatically alter appraised value.
Appraised value doesn’t consider special considerations, like the need to
sell rapidly.
Lenders usually use either the appraised value or the sale price,
whichever is less, to determine the amount of the mortgage they will offer.
Used with permission from Kim Daugherty, Real Estate Checklists and
Systems (http://www.realestatechecklists.com).
5 Ways to Speed Up Your Sale
Price it right. Set a price at the lower end of your
property’s realistic price range. the best tip for 2008 is get an BPO
(Brokers Price Opinion) or appraisal done if you want to sell faster
than the avg. in your town & still get top dollar ask me for details
Get your house market-ready for at least two weeks
before you begin showing it.
Be flexible about showings. It’s often disruptive to
have a house ready to show on the spur of the moment, but the more often
someone can see your home, the sooner you’ll find a seller.
Be ready for the offers. Decide in advance what price
and terms you’ll find acceptable.
Don’t refuse to drop the price. If your home has been on the market
for more than 30 days without an offer, be prepared to lower your asking
price.
5 Reasons You Need a REALTORÒ
A real estate transaction is complicated. In most cases, buying or
selling a home requires disclosure forms, inspection reports, mortgage
documents, insurance policies, deeds, and multi-page government-mandated
settlement statements. A knowledgeable guide through this complexity can
help you avoid delays or costly mistakes.
Selling or buying a home is time consuming. Even in a strong market,
homes in our area stay on the market for an average of ____ days. And it
usually takes another 60 days or so for the transaction to close after
an offer is accepted.
Real estate has its own language. If you don’t know a CMA from a PUD,
you can understand why it’s important to work with someone who speaks
that language.
REALTORSÒ have done it before. Most people
buy and sell only a few homes in a lifetime, usually with quite a few
years in between each purchase. And even if you’ve done it before, laws
and regulations change. That’s why having an expert on your side is
critical.
REALTORSÒ provide objectivity. Since a
home often symbolizes family, rest, and security, not just four walls
and roof, homeselling or buying is often a very emotional undertaking.
And for most people, a home is the biggest purchase they’ll ever make.
Having a concerned, but objective, third party helps you keep focused on
both the business and emotional issues most important to you.
REALTORSÒ are members of the NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION OF REALTORSÒ , a trade
organization of more than 1 million members nationwide. REALTORSÒ
subscribe to a stringent code of ethics that helps guarantee the highest
level of service and integrity.
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