Are you thinking about selling your home yourself?
Selling your own home is a major decision and it can be done, but you have to ask yourself, "At what cost?" This site is designed with you in mind and to provide information to better assist with the many challenges ahead.
Pricing your Home
One of the most critical aspect of selling your home yourself is determining the value. We are here to assist with this very important step in determing the value of your home. If your home is not priced competitively, then it won't sell. Most people have a feel for the value of their home, usually based on the price they paid, the improvements they made, and prices received by neighbors who recently sold. The most important factor is what a buyer is willing to pay for your home, and this is determined by recent sales in your neighborhood. Pricing is the single most important factor in selling your Bradenton home. The correct selling price of a home is the highest price that the market will bear. To assist you in determining the correct asking price we provide you with a comprehensive market analysis of comparable properties sold and offered for sale in your neighborhood. To provide a more detailed Comparative Market Analysis (CMA), we would be more than happy to also assess your home in person.
Condition of your Home
The condition of your home is critical in the sale process, that everlasting first impression needs to be be positive, fresh and clean. To be objective you need to remember when you were the buyer and what was it that made you fall in love with your home. Now is the time to declutter, evaluate what you are willing to do and who you may need to hire to accomplish your goals. Many home sellers are turning to professional stagers to better assist them with this daunting task. Having a home inspection prior to putting your home on the market will eliminate many questions buyers will have as to the condition of your home. This will also provide an objective point of view from a third party. Carpet and paint are two things that can make or break a buyers decsion to purchase your home. A fresh coat of paint not only looks good but also feels much better. We'd be happy to give you a free room by room analysis of your home. We will let you know what buyers are looking for and help you to improve the appearance and condition of your home.
Putting your Home on the Market: Show It to Sell It
Regardless of who markets your home, you or a broker, there are other, small things you must do to attract buyers. For example, even if it's bright daylight, open the blinds and turn on the lights. Also, open all the interior doors to make the home appear roomier. Be sure to remove all your kids and pets -- they're cute, but a prospect wants to see your home, not your pride and joy. In addition, make sure your pet's litter pan is clean so the home smells clean and fresh, not like air freshener. Remember, you need to make sure your home is available to be seen by a prospective buyer with as little notice as possible. That means less than an hour, or even five minutes, if possible.
Marketing your Home
| Internet-The internet is an incredibly powerful marketing tool. Knowing search engine optimization is key. | Flyers- The best flyer is useless unless distributed. Consider all your options-co-workers, laundry mats, and door to door. Remember to describe the best attributes of your home. | Register Book- Register your guests and be prepared to ask key questions. Have you applied for a mortgage? Are you planning on buying in the next couple of months? | | Real Estate Magazines- They are distributed free but can be very costly to advertise in. make sure to include a professional picture of your home in the advertisement. | For Sale Sign- Make sure your sign is readable from the street, use stick on letters and numbers (the weather will not be your friend). If you are open to paying a buyers agent commission be sure to include agents welcome. | Open House- Be sure to get detailed information about your prospective buyer, this becomes important if you lower your price or change terms later on. Listen closely to what they have to say. | | Newspapers- Many newspapers have an online service today since majority of buyers are searching the internet to locate their new home. | Directional Signs- If you home is on a quiet street with little traffic, consider directional signs leading in from the main street. | MLS Service- The exposure is not only on a national level but also internationally when you hire an agent to market your home. This service is effective because most buyers hire a real estate to locate their home. |
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