Statistics show that buyers make up their mind about your home based
on their first seven seconds of viewing!!

Today you have to be the nicest home in your price range to attract buyers. In general, it’s taking longer to sell a home, so they have to be priced accordingly and show extremely well.

We also recommend removing some personal belongings such as photos and mementoes. The point is to depersonalize the space so potential buyers can see themselves in it. In addition, here are some great tips for preparing a home for sale:

• Entrance Should Be Freshly Painted And Seasonally Decorated

• Exterior Freshly Painted Or Power Washed

• Windows Should Be Sparkling Clean

• Exterior Plantings Trimmed And In Good Condition

• Misc Debris Or Trash Removed From Yard (Toys, Trash, Yard And Garden Equipment, Atv’s, Out Of Season Furniture, Etc)

• All Closets Free Of Excess Items

• Remove Excess Furniture To Show Off Room Sizes

• Kitchen, Including Interior Of Appliances, Should Be Very Clean

• Countertops Cleared Of Clutter

• Personal Items Minimized, Such As Refrigerator Art, Personal Photos, Etc.

• Carpets Cleaned

• Interior Walls Clean

• Garage And Basement Organized And Free Of Clutter

• No Evidence Of Pet Or Food Odors

• No Use Of Scented Candles Or Potpourri

• For Showings - Turn On Interior Lights, Open Curtains, Remove Pets, And Empty Trash Cans And Leave The House During The Appointment Time.

All Real Estate agents are the same. Most Americans hold a driver’s license. Does that mean that they all drive the same way? Real Estate agents and drivers are licensed by their state. But people drive differently, and real estate agents approach their jobs differently as well. Buyers and sellers should choose their agent carefully. Designations such as Accredited Buyer Representative, Senior Real Estate Specialist, Graduate Realtor Institute indicate a level of higher competence. Length of experience can also indicate a level of expertise. Another area of distinction is personal referral. Buyers and sellers may want to talk to family, friends and neighbors about their experience in real estate and obtain names of Real Estate agents to contact. A strong recommendation is to interview three agents before making a decision about who you want to work with.

If I wait long enough, I’ll find the perfect home. Buying a house requires knowing market conditions, knowing what you clearly want in a home, and being prepared to make a purchase decision. In today’s market, we often see wait-watchers. Buyers and sellers should work deligently with an agent who will assist them in moving toward their real estate goals.

Buying a house is as easy as negotiating price and signing papers. Buying or selling a home requires extensive knowledge of the market, negotiating terms, home inspection, attending to contract details, working with attorneys and title companies, etc. Real Estate agents move transactions from contract to closing.

If something appears on the inspection report, the seller has to fix it. Quite often buyers think that is something comes up on inspection, sellers must fix it. Real Estate agents should provide all disclosed information and assist buyers and sellers to make reasonable decisions about further negotiations. Generally, negotiation of inspection concerns should be limited to structural or dangerous situations.