A qualified Realtor
can help you to answer these questions and set the correct price
so your home will SELL! Contact
Ben Stout if you have any questions about selling your
home.
Maximum Sales
Appeal
Selling your home is a joint
effort between you and your Realtor.
The following suggestions can help you sell more quickly and at a
maximum profit
to you:
Keep the lawn trimmed and edged,
shrubs neat and yard free of clutter. Walk across the street and
see how your home looks to prospective buyers. An
attractive exterior usually invites inspection of the interior.
Paint as required. Faded walls and
worn woodwork reduce appeal.
Be sure your kitchen looks bright
and cheerful. Clear off counters so they look spacious for
working.
Inspect your home as though you are
the buyer. Repair minor blemishes, fix leaking faucets, squeaky
door and floors, etc.
Make bedrooms neat, orderly, and
attractive. One third of our lives are spent in our bedrooms, so
make the rooms someplace you would want to spend time in.
Double check for clean walls, tubs,
shower stall, commode and sink. Bright, clean bathrooms sell many
houses.
Remove all unnecessary articles and things
that have accumulated. Display the full value
of your utility, closet and storage space.
Pack away all excess decorations,
stuffed animals, posters on walls and knickknacks/collectables.
They'll need to be packed anyway prior to moving, and this will help your
home
look more spacious.
Try to leave when your home is
being shown. If you cannot be absent, remain in the background
and let the agent handle the tour. Refrain from talking to the
client. The agent knows what the prospect wants and can
demonstrate your property most effectively.
Eliminate anything that may be
offensive to the prospect's senses. Stale odors and musty closets
can deter a sale.
Turn on the lights!
Keep dark rooms and hallways lighted. Leave window coverings open
to allow natural light to show your home at its best. A bright
and open home is always inviting.
Call today for a free
consultation on how to begin the process of marketing your home.
Time to Sell
Until now your home has been your private haven, your getaway from
the outside world, but now it's time to
Sell. Start
thinking about a strategy for selling your home. How much do we
ask? What is the true cost of selling your home? Do we need to
advertise? Should improvements be made? A qualified
Realtor
can help you answer these questions and take off some of the
burden of selling your home.
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Find a Realtor
Selling your home is a very emotional experience, and a
professional Realtor can help you through this process.
They can
help you determine the right price for your home based on the
market and similar homes in the area. They can help you get your
home looking its best for showings, and
most importantly, they can
find you a buyer. Because they're in contact with home buyers,
sellers and other Realtors®, they have a much better chance of
selling your home in the shortest time and for the most money.
Contact
Ben Stout to find out how he can help you to sell your
home.
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The Selling Price
Pricing your home is the most difficult chore you face. Memories
and emotional attachments cloud your vision. Remember only
one thing will determine what your Home is worth, and this is what the
future buyer is willing to pay for it. You must attempt to
set the right price. Set the price too high and you will be
compared to homes at the high price making your home seem less
valued. It may even discourage people from at least looking
at your property. Set the price too low and you may cheat
yourself out of valuable dollars. Pricing your home can be
based on the present cost of construction plus or minus various
amenities less depreciation weighed by various market conditions
in your neighborhood and similar homes. This is why the
assistance of a qualified Realtor is so important.
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Showing your Home
Most houses don't sell themselves. Your home may be
your castle, but until a buyer makes it his or hers, it's just
another house for sale. Selling a home takes an investment of
time. Work with your Realtor to get your home ready for showings. Appearance will rank as one of the most
important factors in selling your home. Your yard should look
neat and tidy at all times. The exterior should look
sharp and crisp. Check those faded house numbers. Clean the gutters,
fix any torn screens and broken windows. Test all lights
as well as the doorbell. Make sure your mailbox isn't rusted.
Often it's the little things that make a big difference.
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The Costs of Selling
The cost of selling your home may vary from state to state.
Generally speaking, the seller pays for:
-
State and county
documentary stamps.
-
Title insurance
based upon the sales price.
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A real estate
transaction fee of usually between 6 - 7%.
-
Your attorney's
fee if necessary.
-
Prorating of
taxes to the date of closing.
-
Termite
inspection fee or treatment, if necessary.
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Contact
Ben Stout
to start the
process of selling your home today!
