Posts in category 'Selling A Hime'

It seems like homes are selling themselves these days! In a hot seller's market like we've experienced lately, it's easy to think that you can snap your fingers and fetch top dollar. With so many buyers competing for so few available homes, that could be the case.  But will it? Not necessarily!

Getting your property sold depends on a variety of factors. Buyers can tell immediately if it's in a good location, been priced properly, has desirable features, and looks attractive. But what they usually cannot tell right awa...

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This sizzling seller's market heavily favors homeowners, but is not without its challenges, too. Knowing how to leverage the advantages while avoiding potential problems is the best way to reach your goals.  To help you be prepared, here are four advantages and three challenges you might face when selling your home this year:

ADVANTAGES AND HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF THEM

1. Higher sales price. It's no secret that the shortage of homes nationwide has created a feeding frenzy-like atmosphere among buyers. Locally, sales prices continue to trend upward as buyers compete f...

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How do you know which real estate professional you should choose when putting your home up for sale? Most people already know several Realtors, and if you ask around you'll likely receive a variety of recommendations. But are they right for you?

When doing your research, you should look beyond the number of sales. Have they received any awards? Special designations – all those initials after their name – show they have invested time and money into their professional development and growth. Have they earned their broker's license? These are all indicators of drive and initiative.

If you want a better picture of how they will perform, take the time to read through their reviews. Dig deeper than Zillow – check other sites like Google, Realtor.com, Facebook and LinkedIn. Also check their website, as s...

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What if you put your house up for sale, but you never receive any offers on it? All the wasted time and disappointment is frustrating, to say the least. A course correction is in order, so here are four aspects to consider when putting your home back on the market.

PRICE. Setting the right price is crucial, yet tricky, involving careful analysis of comparable properties and market conditions in the area. You will need to find that sweet spot which will position your home favorably for obtaining a quick sale at a higher price – typically just at a little below full market value. If your home sat on the market too long, the most likely reason was the price. Often, changing that one thing will bring renewed interest.

PRESENTATION. Home shopping beg...

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Seller's market though it is, the buyers are the ones spending the money. Unless they're in a position where they must purchase quickly, most buyers will hold out for a home with the features they really want. Does your home have any of the most popular buyer requests? Based on recent personal experience working with buyers (giving feedback) and sellers (receiving feedback), as well as conversations with colleagues, these are the ten most sought after features in a home:

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BATHROOM SPACE. If a home doesn't have an adequate number of bathrooms, one of the most important considerations will be whether, and where, another one can be added. Is there a place where one would make sense? The size of the room is also important – more often than not, buyers will regard a "shoe...

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