September 2014
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So Here it is Fall
By Michelle Amen, REALTOR
The
Autumn
leaves are getting
ready to turn into
their bright colors
and give us the
glory of the
wondrous array of
that glamorous
feel of cooler
weather,
(we
hope, LOL). And
everyone is telling you, “now is not
the time to sell your house.” Right?
Wrong. Interest rates are still at alltime lows and the Buyers are still out
there, in droves. Multiple Offers are
still happening in some markets;
houses are going under contract in just
a few days; THE MARKET IS HOT,
HOT, HOT!!! Here are a few tips
taken from REALTOR.com to help
you in placing your home on the
market:
to sell, you’ll certainly want it to take
full advantage of it when you open up
your property to prospective buyers
and other agents during open houses,
agent tours and showings.
That’s why making sure your
property looks its very best can give
you that little extra competitive edge
that will help get it sold. Keep in mind
that many REALTORS® have,
through education and experience,
mastered the art of home staging.
Make the most of their skills – and
impartiality – to create that “buying
feeling” in your home.
Open all doors between rooms by, once a buyer makes one you
should be willing to make a few
to give an inviting feeling.
compromises to seal the deal. You
If possible, open windows just never know when the next serious
beforehand to circulate fresh offer will come along – or what it will
air.
cost you to wait for it.
Pick up toys, remove all clutter,
That said, here are a few basic
ensure beds are made, clothes principles of successful negotiation to
put away and the kitchen sink is consider if you’re committed to
empty.
completing your sale:
Floors should be clean, carpets
and rugs vacuumed.
Trash and recycling bins should
be tidy and odor-free.
B) Remember why you are selling.
Do you want to sell or do you need to
sell? While in a Buyer’s market you’ll
E) Time-Proven Tips For Showing
seldom get more money than is Your Home
requ