Articles tagged: home sales tips
<< previous page 1 2 next page>> written by RE Writer Sex has been used to sell just about everything, from toilet paper to coffee. We rarely see it in real estate. This may be why sex in real estate advertising provokes more commentary than, say, sexy images being used to sell cars. written by Tina Fountain This attitude, combined with a glut in the housing market is making selling a home tougher than ever, but not impossible. If a seller can take heed of some basic principles when marketing their home, they will find themselves ahead of the game. written by Lynn Bulmer Anything in the sink shouts dirt and disorder (even if it’s clean). Embrace the policy of cleaning as you go and keeping things out of the sink, which means that dishes get done at every meal instead of at the end of the day, so they don’t have a chance to pile up. written by Carolyn Capalbo As you pack away your family possessions, think about where you are going to put them in your new home and how you are going to decorate your new living space. Encourage children to plan out their new bedrooms. written by RE Writer One of the particular challenges that comes with staging some older homes, especially ones that have had the same residents for decades, is that of nicotine residue accumulation. When someone smokes in a home for many years an oily residue builds up on the walls, on the furniture, and in the carpeting making the surfaces sticky and leaving an acrid odor. written by Lee Cameron However, when you're selling your home, you should consider sacrificing your aesthetics for a quicker sale and better sale price. Here is a short list of 6 things that you should remove from the visible portions of your home while trying to sell. written by RE Writer If you're selling in winter, there are a lot of things you can do to encourage buyers to keep coming back. These tips will help you provide a warm, welcoming atmosphere in your home and encourage buyers to stay longer than they would otherwise. written by Lisa Gray This is an excellent time to hold a moving sale and get some money from as much of your unwanted items as possible. The rest can be given to charity - don't let them back into the house! For belongings that you don't want to part with, yet are interfering with the staging, you can make room in the garage or rent a storage locker and store your extra belongings there until the house sells. written by Mike Andruff There are a lot of neat things people are doing with cement these days, adding colors and creating patterns, or combining it with areas of paving stones. Done tastefully, this kind of thing can add a bit of glamor to your home, giving a great first impression. But if you've got a complicated pattern in mind, be sure to consult a professional, both for technical and aesthetic advice. written by Jake Marsh The thought of new licensing laws has caused a flurry of activity on the mortgage markets, and right now it is not so difficult to find financing. It is also a good time to list your home in Denver as the local market is on the increase. written by Christian Jacobsen The fewer outstanding flaws, the more reason a buyer has to pick your home over the next one in line. If a buyer can move in immediately without needing to do anything, they will probably consider it. A small investment in getting your home ready will pay off in a faster sale, and ideally, a higher offer than if you sold the home "as is". written by Andy Asbury If you are planning to sell your condo and are dreading getting it ready for the market - relax! It couldn't be easier than it is now! More than ever before, the vogue in interior decorating is favoring simplicity. written by RE Writer While a lot of people have heard about Feng Shui, truly understanding it can be a challenge. Feng Shui literally translates to Wind Water, and it is an ancient Chinese concept of balancing elements and energies in a home. written by Lou Lynch "A fireplace can sell a home". A sweeping statement, and yet at this time of the year, with the wind howling around the chimney pots, it can hold true. Whether you have a climate that brings lashing rain, gently floating snow, or just cooler temperatures, there is nothing as cozy as a glowing fireplace. written by RE Writer Never underestimate the importance of preparing your home for showing. If your home is up for sale, staging is of ultimate importance, and can net you thousands in profits after your home sells. A well staged home will attract buyers even if there is a surplus of homes on the market. written by Eric Badgely So far we have talked about hideous decor, the importance of curb appeal, and the consequences of clutter. Now, we move on to the top five things that can stall a home sale: written by Eric Badgely Homeowners today are savvier than ever before about the process of selling a home. Home makeover shows are everywhere these days, all espousing the cardinal rules of home decor. written by Calum MacKenzie Alright, let's face facts. Homes get sold on first impressions. Well maybe not sold, but the first impression goes a long way to making up the minds of buyers. So what is the average buyer's first impression formed on? The home's exterior. written by Karrie Rose When selling a home in any location one of the first and most important thing a seller can do is to identify what strengths a home possesses and figure out how to best show those things off to buyers. It is also well worth the time to identify the home's weaknesses and try get those sorted out before the sale happens. written by Nancy Gleason Selling your Home and looking for a good way to increase your take on the sale? Many people come to this point and think that renovation is really the only way to increase their sale price. Much of the time this is unnecessary and what's more, it can end up destroying that profit margin. Renovations are expensive and time consuming and to be quite honest the same effect can easily be achieved by a little imagination. written by RE Writer Phoenix is a hot market, both in terms of weather and in terms of market action. In fact Arizona is one of the most notoriously active markets in the entire country. With that in mind any seller should ask themselves how they can distinguish their home for sale from the myriad of other homes that are currently listed on the Phoenix market. written by RE Writer The home market is a funny place to try and gauge correctly on an ongoing basis. With an abundance of construction happening in this country from coast to coast, older homes are having more trouble competing with newer homes. written by RE Writer When selling a home many home owners think about doing some renovations of improvements to increase their asking price and thereby increasing their bottom line selling price. While some renovations are excellent choices for this, there are some that may not bring in the kind of money sellers expect. written by Jake Marsh This is a huge question that many home sellers end up asking their realtors. In truth there is no iron clad answer but rather a group of possibilities that could be factors in the situation. Most sellers when confronted with such a situation are hesitant to make the necessary changes due to the fact that these changes can cut into their profit margin. written by Nelson Stewart There is nothing quite as difficult for a home seller than to see their home sitting on the market getting no offers or interest from buyers. It is even worse if they have reduced the price a few times to no avail. The best homes in the best locations are selling quickly, however lesser homes are having a difficult time in this down market. written by Calum MacKenzie Is home staging really necessary? This is a question that many sellers have asked. Those who answered "yes," likely sold their homes faster and for a better profit. The answer is simple, staging sells homes. Doing the math is pretty easy on this equation, there are hundreds if not thousands of homes on the market in your area and you need to set yours apart from the rest. Is the home grand enough to simply grab a buyer's attention without any changes? written by Nelson Stewart Anyone who has listed their home for sale knows there are a few secrets about maximizing your home's appeal that not only raise interest in your home, but increase your asking price. Typically these are very simple and common sense things that anyone can do with a bit of time and effort. Usually it's a good idea to go from room to room and make a list of simple upgrades. written by Tom Palmer In considering the improvement of certain aspects of your home prior to selling you must ask yourself; "what will benefit my bottom line price?" There are some simple cosmetic fixes that you can make but be mindful that this is bestowing your taste and personality on a home when you are trying to market it to other people. written by Vk Melhado
written by Charlie Pigeon As a Buyer's Agent, I have taken clients through numerous properties for sale. With all the advice and media around real estate and home improvement, it’s surprising to see how little sellers do to prepare for showings. It seems that many still don't understand basic strategies for selling their home. << previous page 1 2 next page>> |