When your House Gives Buyers the Creeps
We’ve all had the experience of walking into a place and feeling as though something was not right. Our skin tingles, our hearts beat faster, and a knot forms in the stomach. Usually this occurs without any rational explanation for the feelings.
Is That Home Overpriced? Don’t Pass It By
There are houses that you might be overlooking because they are priced significantly out of your range. However, don’t discount these properties immediately. With the help of your Realtor®, you might be able to find an overpriced home and make an offer that will be accepted.
Staging Your Home for Autumn and Halloween
Your efforts to sell your home this fall season can be aided by some simple decorating that reflects autumn and/or the popular holiday of Halloween. Some effective touches can not only ’round out’ your staging; they can also encourage potential buyers to imagine decorating the home themselves by creating a warm, inviting atmosphere.
Harness the Power of Visualization to Sell Your Home!
If you’re trying to sell your home right now, you’re probably already aware of how much competition there is out there. There are more homes on the market than there are buyers, so sellers need to pull out all the stops in order to have a successful sale. In addition to conventional strategies such as making necessary repairs, staging your home well, and keeping the price down, there are also less orthodox tricks you can employ in order to bring some positive mojo to the sale of your house.
Empty Home Equals Empty Bank Balance
In these days of the buyer’s market, every little bit counts, and if you are selling in a hurry, you need all the help that you can get. Often, selling in a hurry can mean that a move must be made even before the home is sold. Then comes the dilemma: to leave or to take the furniture?
Don’t Put Your Realtor in The Dog House!
It was just in the newspaper - how the mailman delivered the post while the owners held back the big snarling dog; meanwhile the little dog dived between them, jumped up and drew blood from the postie’s leg!
Don’t Be Home When Your House Is Shown
Again and again, I hear stories from fellow real estate agents that affirm what I also see as true: it is not a good idea for the seller to be present when their home is being viewed by buyers. While it may be inconvenient for the seller to stay away, it is important that they not be there. Let me explain.
Home Sale Contingencies
If you’re a homeowner who is buying your next home, a home sale contingency should be on the list of things to add to the paperwork associated with buying a new home and selling your old one. Not having a home sale contingency can damage your finances and even endanger your home ownership.
Selling at a Loss: Short Sales Explained
Sometimes in life we may face situations where it is best to cut your losses and run. If the loss is your home, it is likely that the decision to do this is understandably made almost too late. If you are in the unenviable position of having to sell up and downsize because of escalating costs, an efficient real estate agent can be your best friend.
Build Relationships and Leads Will Follow
Starting out in the real estate business (or any business for that matter) can be a little anxiety inspiring. The initial stage of getting off the ground is always a challenge. There are plenty of ideas out there on how to get new business, but one of the best ways to build your business is by building on the relationships with your current clients. If you offer outstanding service and do the job right, you will get the referrals. Word of mouth is still one of the best marketing tools a business can ask for.
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