Selling Your Home

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Selling Your Home

Selling your home can be stressful.  

Do you need to sell your current home before buying your next home? Your mortgage lender can assist you in answering this financial question.

Most Sellers do not have this luxury so timing is everything. As we market your home, we begin to search for your next home. Initially, we will create a list of your favorite homes and once we receive an offer on your current home, we can place an offer on your new home. To achieve this, Ideally we will schedule the sale of your current home and purchase your new home in the same day. It sounds stressful however I will be there to assist you every step of the way to make this and enjoyable experience.

Making the decision, preparing the house for sale, keeping it clean, waiting for a buyer, dealing with offers, and advancing to the closing table...all of these steps take time and proper planning. This next step is a huge...Hire a REALTOR® like me!

One thing to keep in mind is that you’re not alone.  As an experienced, professional real estate agent I will guide you through the process, help resolve any issues that come up, and ensure that your home sells for the optimal price in a timely manner.

Studies show that home sellers who use a REALTOR® to represent them generally get a better price than those who sell the home themselves. REALTORS® are up-to-date on critical processes and can help keep you out of trouble. They can also help you get your home sold at the best price in the right time frame.  Equally as important, REALTORS® add objectivity to an inherently emotional transaction... the sale of your home.

Before Your Home Is Listed
It's important to have your home in good showing condition before buyers start going through it. Here are some steps to take:

• Touch up interior and exterior paint as needed.
• Address the issue of new carpeting and flooring with your Realtor if it appears worn or dated.
• Make sure the front is clean and spruced up – curb appeal will create a favorable first impression. Trim bushes and
  plants as needed, and make sure the lawn is kept mowed and trimmed. In autumn, rake the leaves; in winter, keep the
  snow shoveled.
• Keep the interior clean, decluttered and odor-free. Eliminate evidence of pets.
• Minimize personal items such as family photos. You want buyers to see themselves living in the home.
• Consider putting excess furniture and belongings in storage. Now is the time to clean out the garage and basement and
  sell, give away or throw away items you don't need anymore.
• Consider having a pre-listing inspection performed. Buyers will be hiring professional inspectors; here's your chance to
  address problems in advance.
• Consider engaging a professional stager to give your home the right emotional appeal.

During the Listing Period
When potential buyers visit your home, you will need to vacate the home for about 30 minutes for each showing. If offers are made that don't match your hoped-for price, we will negotiate the offer to try and get you the maximum price possible. We will consider dropping the price if sufficient time lapse with few or no offers. If we have your home priced correctly, this shouldn't be necessary. In a buyer's market, homes take longer to sell than during a seller’s market. Your home will eventually sell if it is priced correctly.  

Help Me...Help You!
You have the best chance of selling your home if we work closely together and keep close communication. I will coordinate all showings and if buyers want to discuss your property or negotiate price or other terms such as the buyer's home inspection items, I can handle all these details without emotion and make this an enjoyable experience for you.

Contact me today to get the professional assistance you deserve!