Smart Seller Guide

There is a lot of information available for the first-time buyer, but not so much for the first-time seller.  If you’ve never sold a house before, it may seem as if everyone is speaking a different language.  There seems to be a million things that need to be done, and so little time in which to do them.  You may be flummoxed by what needs to be inspected and what doesn’t, how much your home is really worth, and other such important details.

It is easy to feel overwhelmed by the magnitude of the situation and to wonder if you’ve thought of everything.  ith that in mind, RE/MAX has put together the Smart Seller Guide which has plenty of helpful hints for all sellers, but especially for first-time sellers.  It is a great place to start, and it’s free for the asking. I have several hard copies left, as well as a pdf version. Just let me know which you would like to have.

This short guide includes:

• 30 Questions for First-time Sellers
• Smart Seller Dos and Don’ts
• 6 Suggestions for Successful Home Selling
• And more….

Request your copy today.

Staging Your Home to Sell

There are many things a seller can do to facilitate the sale of his/her home, many of which the savvy seller already knows.  In fact, anyone who has sold a home or is thinking of selling a home can probably list ten right off the top of the head.  Make sure the kids pick up the toys; make sure there are no pervasive odors or visible dirt/grime/clutter; put an apple pie in the kitchen to add a homey aroma; add flowers to the kitchen table to brighten up the room; and so on.  However, there is one thing that many sellers don’t consider, or may not know exists.  What is that, you ask? 

Home staging.  It sounds like a strange idea at first.  Why would you hire someone else to put furniture that isn’t yours in your house?  When you think about what it takes to sell your home, however, it starts to make sense to have an expert see your house through buyers’ eyes.  You have lived in your house and made it a home.  You may not be able to be objective about its assets and its flaws.  Even if you do have an accurate idea of the strengths and weaknesses of your house, you may not know the ideal way to highlight the former and take attention away from the latter.  In addition, it’s a buyer’s market right now with many houses waiting to be sold.  You need to make your house stand out from all the others with similar specs so buyers will be drawn to your house first and foremost.  Read more

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