SELL YOUR HOME
I WORK FOR YOU!
I am delighted to share with you the techniques I will use to SELL YOUR HOME! I am the Marketing Specialist that YOU need - I specialize in selling homes and my marketing strategy is second to none!Every seller that decides to CHOOSE ME wants to net the most money possible. As we talk about getting your home sold and discussing what it will take, it is only natural for you to see why so many people CHOOSE ME to get their house sold!
YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO EXPECT FROM ME...
-We will hold your interest paramount at all times and pledge honesty and truthfulness in all dealings.
-The service you receive from us will be caring, compassionate and timely.
-We will listen to your needs and concerns and we will treat them as if they were our own.
-We will provide advice and counsel regarding your sale, including information and input about price and suggestions to enhance positioning for negotiation.
-We will provide you with updates of current market activities that may affect the sale of your home.
-We will answer your phone calls promptly, assist in finding answers to your questions, and assist with solutions.
-We will negotiate on your behalf to secure the best price and we will guard and protect all confidentialities.
-We will follow through from now until closing—and beyond. If there is a problem with any aspect of the transaction before or after the closing, we will do all in our power to assist you in finding a solution.
You have our word that your real estate experience with us will be as positive and stress-free as possible. As you know, many Real Estate agents are unwilling to offer this level of service. We choose to perform this way because we truly believe that when someone receives this type of personal service they feel compelled to refer the people they care about to such professionals. We are those professionals, and we want to be your REALTOR—–for life.
Selling your home shouldn't be a stressful ordeal. Making the smart move of choosing the RIGHT REALTOR® is your first step to ensuring that your investment in your home pays off. My services and experience allow you to focus on your move while I manage your home sale from our initial consultation to the closing deal, and beyond. I pride myself on repeat business and hope you'll come to understand why.
As Your Agent, I Will:
- Give your listing FULL exposure--------------------> to over 500 Real Estate websites!
- Get as many quality buyers in your home until its sold!
- Communicate with you!
- Assist you in getting you the highest $$$ for your home!
- Help you stage your home and generate curb appeal to ensure you get the highest price.
- Make sure you maintain a competitive advantage in the market!
- Follow up on all showings!
- Negotiate on your behalf so that you absolutely get the very best deal possible!
- Answer all your questions!
- Help you find your next home.
Getting the Highest Price for Your Home
A house that "sparkles" on the surface will sell faster than its shabby neighbor, even though both are structurally well maintained. Curb appeal is key and could make a difference whether people stop and take a flyer, or drive right by. Staging your home is important. Many buyers will stay in your home longer if it's staged appropriately.
In preparing your home for going on the market, be careful as to the money you spend. Not all dollars you spend will add value. Buyers will be impressed by a brand new kitchen floor, but they aren't likely to want to give you enough extra money to pay for it - not to mention, they may hate the color and have to replace it themselves!
I can advise you specifically on what improvements need to be made and which improvements are most effective. Don't hesitate to ask for advice.
Maximizing Exterior and Curb Appeal
When preparing to put your home up for sale, your first concern is the home's exterior. If the outside, or "curb appeal" looks good, people will more than likely want to see what's on the inside.
Here are some tips to enhance your home’s exterior and curb appeal to buyers:
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Keep the lawn edged, cut and watered.
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Regularly trim hedges and weed lawns and flowerbeds.
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Be sure your front door area has a "Welcome" feeling.
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Paint the front door.
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In spring and summer, add a couple of pots of showy annuals near your front entrance.
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In snowy areas, keep walks neatly cleared of snow and ice.
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Check foundation, steps, walkways, walls and patios for cracks and deterioration, and fix any problem areas.
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Remove and repaint any peeling paint on doors and windows.
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Clean and align gutters.
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Inspect and clean the chimney.
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Repair and replace loose or damaged roof shingles.
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Repair and repaint loose siding and caulking.
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Reseal old asphalt.
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Keep the garage door closed.
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Store RVs and old cars elsewhere while the house is on the market.
Maximizing Interior Appeal
You want your home to look as spacious, bright and clean as possible. Also the home should look neutral – without a lot of your personal and sentimental objects - so buyers can begin to imagine living there.
Here are some tips to enhance your home’s interior appeal to buyers:
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Give every room in the house a thorough cleaning and remove all clutter. This alone will make your house appear bigger and brighter. Some homeowners with crowded rooms actually rent storage garages and move half their furniture out, creating a sleeker, more spacious look.
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Use a professional cleaning service every few weeks while the house is on the market.
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Remove the less frequently used, and even daily-used items from kitchen counters, closets, basement and attic to make these areas more inviting.
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Make sure that table tops, dressers and closets are free of clutter.
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Pay special attention to the kitchen and bathrooms: they should look as modern, bright and fresh as possible. It is essential for them to be clean and odor free.
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Repair dripping faucets and showerheads.
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Buy showy new towels for the bathroom, and put them out only for showings.
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Spruce up a kitchen in need of more major remodeling by installing new curtains and cabinet knobs, or applying a fresh coat of neutral paint.
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Clean walls and doors of smudges and scuff marks.
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If necessary, repaint dingy, soiled or strongly-colored walls with a neutral shade of paint, such as off-white or beige. The same neutral scheme can be applied to carpets and linoleum.
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Check for cracks, leaks and signs of dampness in the attic and basement, and fix any problem areas.
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Seal basement walls if there are any signs of dampness or leakage.
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Repair cracks, holes or damage to plaster, wallboard, wallpaper, paint and tiles.
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Replace broken or cracked windowpanes, moldings and other woodwork.
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Inspect and repair the plumbing, heating, cooling and alarm systems.
- Title insurance fees depend on the sales price of the home and is a negotiable item.
- Broker's commission is a full-service fee and will cost anywhere between 6% to 8%.
- Local property transfer tax, county transfer tax, state transfer tax, and state capital gains tax are the charges that you'll pay for the privilege of selling your home. Credit to the buyer of unpaid real estate taxes for the prior or current year are variable and depend on when you close and when your taxes are due.
- Loan fees and costs are all fees that are negotiable between a buyer and seller.
- Home inspections fees are in some circumstances paid for by the seller and include pest, radon and other inspections.
- Homewarranties are in many circumstances paid for by the seller, but is a negotiable item.
- Miscellaneous fees can include repairs required by inspections, termite treatment, overnight charges, HOA fees and wire fees.
When is a good time for us to meet to discuss the techniques I will use to SELL YOUR HOME! I have time for you...Let's GET YOUR HOUSE ON THE MARKET NOW! It's a GREAT time to be selling!
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