SPECIAL SECTION:
Real Estate
8. SELLING:
Ignore the housing market.
Don’t waste your time watching the housing market for
the best time to sell. According to Investopedia, “it doesn’t
matter what your home is worth at any given moment
except the moment when you sell it. Being able to choose
when you sell your home, rather than being forced to sell it
due to job relocation or financial distress, will be the biggest
determinant of whether you will see a solid profit from your
investment.”
9. SELLING:
Will renovating always increase my resale value?
Make conscious decisions when renovating your home.
While newer will entice potential buyers, be cognizant of
what rooms you update and how you do it. While updated
kitchens will increase the value of your home, be sure to
appeal to a wide range of tastes. A good place to start is
with the appliances. Realtor.com states that homes with
stainless steel appliances sell 15 percent faster than those
without. Updated bathrooms are easier to satisfy a wider
range of buyers’ desires for luxury, but be sure to keep the
colors neutral.
Service Exceeding
Expectations!!!
When purchasing or selling a home in the
current real estate market, it is important
to have confidence in your real estate
professional. My Commitment and over 22
years experience in the North Pittsburgh
Real Estate market can provide you with
the specialized service you deserve.
Mary Ann Brettell
Residential Realtor
Multi Million Dollar Producer
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services
724-452-1100 Office
412-585-2585 Mobile
[email protected]
maryannbrettell.howardhanna.com
10. SELLING:
Don’t spend earnest money!
Many sellers make the mistake of depositing and
spending earnest money before closing day. If the
transaction doesn’t go through or the buyer pulls out due
to repair issues, it is up to the seller to return the cash. It
is recommended to have a real estate agent or broker hold
the deposit. Most buyers’ earnest money will be held in an
escrow account until the closing day, allowing the money to
remain untouched by either party.
FUN FACT:
Get the name and numbers.
Just when you think you’ve checked all the boxes for an
easy sell of your house, take a second look at your address.
According to Zillow, street names and house numbers
matter! If you happen to live at 666 Fanny Hands Lane, you
may be out of luck (however that particular street is in the
United Kingdom, so you should be safe). Innuendo-laden
street names tend to not sell as quickly as something more
like Thunder Road. American numerology says that 666
is bad luck and could decrease the value of your home by
2-3 percent. Also, steer clear of the number four, considered
unlucky in Chinese culture. Stick to the number eight, or
include the lucky digits 316 in your asking price!
Before entering the real estate market, educate yourself.
The more you know, the better your chances are for nailing
down the home of your dreams! ■
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For more information on
The Snider Group, find them on
Facebook @thesniderteam,
or call them directly: Nancy at 412.480.6423
or Julie at 412.352.8941.
You can also find them at achieverealty.net.
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