Your house is too small. Your house is too big. It’s in the city and you want to live in the country, or it’s in the country and you want to live in the city.
- Assessing the Exterior of Your House
- Clutter Removal
Selecting an Agent-Why hire a Real Estate Agent-Which Realtor should you choose?-What to Expect from a Real Estate Professional
Setting Your Price
- Study the Comparables
- Get an Appraisal
- Leaving During a Showing
- Lighting
- Fragrances
- Pet Control
- Kitchen Trash
- Keep the House Neat and Clean
- Key Elements of the Sales Contract
- Price and terms
- Condition of home and inspection
- Response deadline
- Settlement date and occupancy
- Finalizing
The first step in getting your home ready to sell is to “de-personalize” it. A house can be a place to eat, sleep, park your car and put all your “stuff” (including other family members). A home is where you feel comfortable, warm, safe and protected. A home is where you live. De-personalizing your home…
Read MorePart of preparing a house for sale is removing the “clutter.” Through the years, you’ve amassed a significantly large quantity of “stuff.” Remember when you first looked at your new home? You opened the cabinets, pulled the drawers and opened closet doors. Your buyers will be doing the same thing, so getting rid of the…
Read MoreCleaned out closets and cabinets, washed windows, new paint on the walls and freshly cleaned carpets, along with shiny new faucets and replaced light bulbs – the inside of your home sparkles as it entices potential buyers to “take a look”. But we’re not quite finished. Before the buyer steps over the threshold, will he…
Read MoreSelecting an agent is one of the most pivotal decisions when selling your home. It is important to seek advice about this important financial transaction from someone who “sells” houses for a living. Working with professional real estate agents is beneficial for several reasons: They will help establish a fair asking price for your…
Read MoreIt is human nature for you to want the highest price for your home. However, to set the right price on your house, combine an objective evaluation of your property with a realistic assessment of market conditions. Study the Comparables You are more likely to benefit by determining a fair value and sticking close to…
Read MoreYour house should always be available for a potential buyer to see, even though it occasionally may be inconvenient for you. Your agent will probably suggest a lock box placed in a convenient location that will make it easy for other agents to show your home. Most agents will call and give you at least…
Read MoreA valid real estate contract must be in writing and be freely offered by the buyer and accepted by the seller. All parties to the contract must be legally competent to do business. Money or other valuable consideration needs to be exchanged for title to the property. Keep in mind that if things go wrong,…
Read MoreClosing the real estate transaction is basically the investigation made or actions taken by either a title agent or title attorney before the actual issuance of the title policy. There are five basic steps that usually followed in somewhat the same order in every real estate transaction. Although it is not the job of the…
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