Your Realtor With Care
Just as you are doing today, most Home Buyers and Home
Sellers research any available housing opportunities online. In fact statistically more than 80%, will predetermine which homes they
will or will not take a look at according to what they see on these local sites.
Where you choose to see your home marketed therefore, is of one of
the first important decisions you need to make. It is of utmost importance if you want to maximize the benefits of complete market
exposure. The successful sale of any property requires
attracting the greatest number of qualified buyers to view your home. This can
only be accomplished by a thorough and proven Marketing Plan tailored to meet your needs and specific to attracting typical buyers for your home. You should receive a written Marketing Plan containing specific action
that will be taken to actively market your home. How many web sites will your home appear on?
How quickly will they be online? How
often have you tried to view additional photos of homes either on
MLS.ca, or on
another site that you have found, only to discover that there are no additional
photos to view. This is a wasted opportunity!
Preparing Your Home For Sale
Marketing your home is my job. This includes everything that we discussed in your Marketing Plan from Advertising, Open Houses, to complete Web Site Coverage.
Preparing your home for your REALTOR to market will be your job. The buyer wants to buy your home for the lowest price that they can.
You want to sell your home for the most. If you don't take the time to prepare your home property for sale, you may take a hit in the price that you sell for. The homes that sell quickly are the homes that have been prepared for
marketing.
Before you list your house for sale, give Your Home Facelift! Take a good friend through your house with you and invite them to comment
on improvements that can be made to add to the appeal of your home. Imagine leading 2 or 3 or even more people through your home.
Move furniture to create space and allow people to move through your house with ease. As you do this tour of
your home, you need to take a look at things a little differently. Windows should be gleaming, taps shining, light bulbs replaced, and all lights on during viewings.
Brighten your rooms. Shades
of white will brighten your room and appeal to buyers. Re-arrange furniture to
maximize the use of space. Place some plants in any areas that may be
unattractive. Replace heavy window coverings to make your rooms lighter and
brighter. A well placed mirror will create a more spacious feeling in a small
room or area.
Clutter can hurt you in the sale of your home. Consider
making use of a rental unit to store that excess clutter that has accumulated
over the years. Cleaning out closets and storage areas allows the buyer to see
your home and will also make it look larger. The first place that buyers look
when they’re going through your home will be in the closets, so don’t hide
your extra things there as you prepare. Consider
a garage sale for unused items, or now may be the time to donate to charitable
organizations. Many people will make donations to organizations like Habitat For
Humanity when looking for a solution to ridding ourselves of old kitchen
cabinets, furniture, tools, and things that are no longer being used.
This is the time to hire a cleaning service to give you a
hand. All beds should be made daily, and all floors should be swept and vacuumed
daily. Well-prepared homes will have clean well groomed pets. Closets should not
be jammed or packed tight with everything imaginable. Drawers should move easily
and countertops should be clean and uncluttered.
Free Sold Watch Program
How much did your neighbours get? If you have been curious about the selling prices of homes in your neighbourhood, then sign-up to receive the sale prices in your area.