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TIPS FOR SELLING YOUR HOME
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We don’t get a second chance to make a good first impression. Most buyers look for homes that are well cared for and bright! In general, CLEAN & SPIFFY!
Check list for faster sales:
- Lawns and yard – Remove clutter, cut grass, edge walks, trim hedges and weed gardens
- Front of house – Paint, fix or wash railing, steps, storms, screens and/or front door.
- Snow removal – Walks, driveway and porches (when applicable)
- Other exterior – Side or back door, gutters, wash windows.
- Garage – Straighten up, paint, fix or wash doors and windows.
- Basement – All items stored neat for spacious appearance, paint floor if necessary.
- Plumbing – Repair dripping faucets, leaky toilets or tubs.
- Heating/Cooling – Clean exterior of unit.
- Lights – Replace all burned out bulbs, faulty switches.
- Halls and stairs – Remove any clutter to give wide appearance.
- Hardware – Oil hinges, tighten doorknobs, faucets.
- General condition – Dust, wash, paint, and fix defects, as required.
- Consider feeling of spaciousness – Store unneeded items to "enlarge" room size.
- Carpets – Remove all spots from carpets.
These items are super critical!
- Kitchen – Stove, fridge, sink should be spotless, all work space clean.
- Bathroom – Neat, spotless and fresh. Repair broken putty/caulking around tub.
- Closets – Untidy or overcrowded closets suggest inadequate storage space.
How to help us create a buying mood.
- Children, pets and adults can keep buyers from feeling at ease while they look through a home. Please keep pets outside. For showing, please be out of the house if possible.
- Tell us what you like about the house, the yard, the location. We’d like husband’s and wife’s feelings separately.
- Turn on all lights, or let us turn them on, for the entire showing.
- Open drapes in the daytime, close them at night.
- Strong cooking or smoking odors can ruin a sale. Make sure your home is fresh for showing. A bowl of vinegar and water (or vanilla and water baking in the oven) in a room will take away odors. Febreeze™ can help – also, dryer sheets hidden around the house can make everything smell fresh.
First impressions are lasting. For this reason, it is wise to maintain your home as if friends were coming to visit.
We will do our best to get you the most dollars with the least delay or disturbance for your property. |
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WHY PAY A COMMISSION
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Homeowners attempting to sell their home without the assistance of a real estate professional generally do so for one and one reason only: to avoid paying a commission fee. Is it worth it? Only the homeowner can answer that, but experience has shown that many for sale-by-owners find that it’s not. Before making a costly mistake, consider the benefits, from A to Z that you receive from working with a trained real estate professional.
Advertising – The agent pays all the advertising costs
Bargain – The vast majority of sellers feel their commission was well spent
Contract Writing – An agent can supply standard forms to speed the transaction
Details – An agent frees you from handling the many details of selling a home
Experience and Expertise – In marketing, financing, negotiations and more
Financial Know-how – An agent is aware of many options for financing the sale
Glossary – A realtor understands, and can explain real estate lingo
Homework - An agent will do homework on how to best market your home
Information – If you have a real estate question, a realtor will find the answer
Juggle showings – A real estate professional will schedule and handle all showings
Keeps your best interests in mind – It’s the agent’s job
Laws – A realtor will be up to date on real estate laws that affect you
MLS – The most effective means of bringing together buyers and sellers
Negotiation – An agent can handle all price and contract negotiations
Open Houses – A popular marketing technique
Prospects – An agent has a network of contacts that can produce potential buyers
Qualifies buyers – Avoid opening your home to "curiosity seekers" and nosy neighbours
Realtor – An agent who is a member of the Canadian Real Estate Association
and adheres to a strict Code of Ethics and Standard of Business Practice
Suggested Price – A Realtor will do a market analysis to establish a fair market price
Time – One of the most valuable resources is an agent
Unbiased Opinion – Most owners are too emotional about their home to be objective
VIP – That’s how you will be treated by your realtor
Wisdom – A knowledgeable agent can offer the wisdom that comes with experience
X marks the spot – An agent is right there with you through the final signing of papers
Yard signs – A realtor provides a professional sign, encouraging serious buyers
Z – Can’t think of anything that starts with Z!
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