Here is Step 4 when trying to get your home listed and then SOLD!
Get the word out. Now that you're ready to sell, your real estate agent-hopefully me!- will set up a marketing strategy specifically for your home. There are many ways to get the word out, including:
* The Internet
* Yard signs
* Open houses
* Media advertising
* Agent-to-agent referrals
* Direct mail marketing campaigns
In addition to listing your home on the MLS, I use a combination of these tactics to bring the most qualified buyers to your home. The marketing plan should be structured so that the first three to six weeks are the busiest.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Is it TIME TO LIST your Home? Step 3
We have been talking about deciding if a home is ready to be listed....
Here we go with Step 3-
Prepare your home. Most of us don't keep our homes in "showroom" condition. We tend to overlook piles of boxes in the garage, broken porch lights, and doors or windows that stick. It's time to break out of that owner's mindset and get your house in tip-top shape. The condition of your home will affect how quickly it sells and the price the buyer is willing to offer. First impressions are the most important. Allow me to help you take a fresh look at your home and suggest ways to stage it and make it more appealing to buyers. * A home with too much "personality" is harder to sell. Removing family photos, mementos and personalized décor will help buyers visualize the home as theirs. * Make minor repairs and replacements. Small defects, such as a leaky faucet, a torn screen or a worn doormat, can ruin the buyer's first impression. * Clutter is a big no-no when showing your home to potential buyers. Make sure you have removed all knick-knacks from your shelves and cleared all your bathroom and kitchen counters to make every area seem as spacious as possible.
Here we go with Step 3-
Prepare your home. Most of us don't keep our homes in "showroom" condition. We tend to overlook piles of boxes in the garage, broken porch lights, and doors or windows that stick. It's time to break out of that owner's mindset and get your house in tip-top shape. The condition of your home will affect how quickly it sells and the price the buyer is willing to offer. First impressions are the most important. Allow me to help you take a fresh look at your home and suggest ways to stage it and make it more appealing to buyers. * A home with too much "personality" is harder to sell. Removing family photos, mementos and personalized décor will help buyers visualize the home as theirs. * Make minor repairs and replacements. Small defects, such as a leaky faucet, a torn screen or a worn doormat, can ruin the buyer's first impression. * Clutter is a big no-no when showing your home to potential buyers. Make sure you have removed all knick-knacks from your shelves and cleared all your bathroom and kitchen counters to make every area seem as spacious as possible.
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