We understand that selling
your home can be stressful. Will you worry that you didn’t hire the right
real estate agent and that the agent you did hire may sit on their hands rather
than working to sell your home. You realize, as we do, that if your agent does
not follow the proper steps to market your home that potential buyers may come
and go without even knowing your home was on the market. We feel it is important
not only that you feel comfortable with your agent, and like them, but that your
agent explain in detail how they plan to market your home, and then follow through.
The single greatest factor in getting the highest possible price for your home
other than the price itself is how it appears to others.
Here are some helpful hints:
1. First and foremost, hire the right brokerage firm and agent.
2. Curb appeal, this is the very first impression one gets when they see your
house. Keep your lawn well manicured along with shrubs and bushes. Colorful flowers
work every time when you’re trying to create a lasting first impression.
3. Keep it clean and uncluttered. When selling, less is better when it comes to
showing your home. An uncluttered room looks bigger than one that has Uncle Fred’s
recliner that is falling apart in the corner and Aunt Mildred’s ceramic
elves everywhere. Throw things out now that you will not take to your new home.
This will save time and money later and makes your home show that much nicer.
4. If you have to ask if it needs to be painted, then it does. We’re not
saying go out and spend a fortune. A coat of paint will spruce up any home. Make
sure the paint is a neutral color!!
5. Clean the windows. This is something I tell other agents and their clients.
There is nothing worse than looking out a window and not being able to see the
neighbor’s house.
6. Be very flexible when scheduling showings. You never know, that last minute
couple that is leaving to go back home and wants to see your house within the
next 10 minutes might just buy it.
7. If you have a pool, be sure to keep it cleaned and skimmed.
8. Always air out the entire house and burn some candles to cover any strong odors,
good or bad. Smells tantalize the senses, something faint is good. You don’t
want to over power.
9. You should be comfortable with your agent, which means try not to be around
when it is open house time or even for a showing appointment. By being there you
will most definitely make the prospective buyer nervous and uncomfortable.
10. Last but certainly not least, make sure your agent prices the property inline
with what has sold in your immediate area. It’s ok to take into consideration
what is currently on the market, but do not go by just that!! Go by what has sold
within the last six months or so. If your neighbor’s home has been for sale
for 8 or 9 months without one single offer. Then, I would have to say that it
is over priced and most likely will not sell. Price it right!!!
If you would like a Babon Group agent to come out to you to see what the current
market value of your home is, call or email us directly. I guarantee there will
be no obligation to you or pressure.
Eric L. Babon, Broker/Owner
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