One of the most common questions that many home sellers ask if whether or not they should get a realtor to help them sell their home. While selling on your own seems like the easier option, having a real estate agent is often the cheaper way to go. For starters, we can make sure that your whole experience is seamless and smooth, that your home is sold with the best price possible, and we can definitely minimize liabilities.
So how can a real agent help you sell your property?
Are you planning to sell your home? More often than not, making your home attractive and unique for the buyers can be surprisingly difficult. Check out these three selling perspectives that can help you sell your property quickly.
Are you planning to sell your home? Save a lot of effort and money by avoiding these common home selling mistakes.
Be Reasonable with the Price
One of the most common mistakes of many home sellers is that they get too emotionally attached to the property. This is why a lot of them set the price that's too high for the current market. Remember, it's the housing market that dictates the price and not you. Research and compare so you can provide an offer that are both reasonable and attractive.
Give Buyers Some Space
We understand that you're proud of your home and that you're eager to show it off to homebuyers. However, you might want to curb your enthusiasm and just leave the prospects be when they are checking the house. Let them see things for themselves.
Owning your first home can be very exciting however, there are important things that you need to consider to completely ensure that you are really ready for this big financial decision. Here’s a checklist that can help you determine if you are prepared for this huge, life-changing step.
Think About Your Finances
It is crucial that you can truly afford to purchase a home. Make sure you are covered financially. Re-assess your current financial situation, know how much your expenses are, your income, and the like. Think about long-term and consider the down payment, maintenance, insurance, taxes, and monthly mortgage. These things matter so make sure you keep everything current before deciding to buy a home.
If you're a first-time home buyer, make sure you are aware about the most common home buying mistakes. The whole home buying and home selling process is a complex procedure and you need all the help that you can get to make sure everything is covered. Here are a some tips on what you must NOT do when you're buying your first home.
There is No Budget Alloted
It's extremely important that you are financially prepared to buy a home. You need to know how much you can and cannot afford. Whether you are paying in cash or you're planning to mortgage, know your budget and make sure you stick to it. This will greatly help you narrow down the properties during your home search, thus saving you a lot of time in finding your perfect home. The best way to achieve this is to talk to a trusted lender so he or she can evaluate your financial status. Note: Pre-qualification is really crucial in the Real Estate Market.
Spring is here and it’s important that you know how to regularly maintain your home for this wonderful transition to warmer weather. Make sure that your house is always in top shape with these simple tips.
Watch Out for Loose Gutters: Improper drainage can lead to water in the basement or crawl space. Make sure downspouts drain away from the foundation and are clear and free of debris.
Check Low Areas in the Yard: Low areas in the yard or next to the foundation should be filled with compacted soil. Spring rains can cause yard flooding, which can lead to foundation flooding and damage.
Stumped as to which home upgrades make sense and that can increase your home worth? Interested in renovations for value, but you’re unsure what to tackle? I have a few simple guidelines I use to help clients narrow their scope and focus on the right choices.
Question #1: How long will you live in your house?
If you’re hunkering down for the next decade or two, don’t hesitate to do what you would most appreciate in your home. This is especially true of cosmetic changes, when appealing to potential buyers is a non-issue. After a decade or two, your upgrades might need upgrades, so go with projects that make the most sense for your taste and the way you prefer to live in your home.
Yes, it’s true-- your buyers are going to have to pay for an inspection, so why should you? The truth is, there are many good reasons to spring for your own home inspection before listing your home – especially if you have an older home. Here’s why:
1. Knowledge is Power ~ Help settle any worries. Many sellers are afraid they’ll discover defects they’ll have to disclose to buyers when the time comes. While it’s unethical and illegal to omit known issues from buyers, the truth is that understanding these issues up front can save you a lot of time and money:
First, you’ll have the opportunity to fix the problems before listing the home. Second, condition issues will help you price the home accurately for sale. And third: Buyers who are informed of condition issues up front will be much less likely to pull their contract than those who get nasty surprises down the line.
I get this question asked of frequently, but I thought I would pose this question to you: Which do you think matters more when waiting for the right time to buy a home? Is it securing a low purchase price, or locking in a great financing rate?
Most buyers become focused on purchase price when they’re considering whether or not to buy. The question I often hear is the same: “Should we wait to make an offer?” The idea of getting “the best deal” on a home is paramount to these price shoppers, and indeed for cash buyers, this may be the primary concern.
While negotiating a great price is an important part of the equation, the value of securing great financing terms cannot be overstated. The inherent risk in waiting for the market or a house price to hit bottom is that you’ll also miss out on the best interest rates available not to mention the dream home you may have your eyes fixed on.
The devil is really in the details when buyers look at a home. Lots of everyday wear and tear that you don't even notice can ding your home in the eyes of potential buyers. Here's my list of ten simple improvements you can do to help your home sell faster and to further increase your home value:
1. Spruce up your baseboards: Pets, kids, and stumbling husbands in the dark can make a mess of your baseboards. Repainting baseboards after repairing scratches with putty can make the border of any room look new. What’s in: Semi gloss white as it really makes all your trim “POP”.
2. Freshen the Paint color through out and Fill in nail holes: Part of interior repainting should be careful attention to those errant nail holes from pictures, shelves, and other wall-mounted baubles. Putty, smooth, sand and paint! Don’t feel the need to play it “safe” with the neutral white color. Buyers actually love neutral colors like: Ecru or Ivoire by Sherwin Williams