7 Ways to SABOTAGE the Sale of Your Home.

Knowing how much homes in your neighborhood have sold for gives you a good idea

of how much you should list your home for. Overpricing can leave your home on the

market for longer than anticipated, putting things on hold. We keep track of the

neighborhood statistics for you, so you’ll always be up to date.

Pass home inspection with flying colors! Appraisers are human, too and can be

swayed by how pristine your home looks. Low cost updates throughout your home,

especially in the kitchen, bathroom, family room and the overall curb appeal, can

boost your appraisal. Be sure to keep a record of all major home renovations!

First impressions are long lasting. You may be blind to your home’s disorganization but it will be the first thing a buyer will notice. When a buyer is serious about a home, they will want to see every inch of it. Don’t forget to clear out closets, drawers, and all those small places where clutter can build up.

When most home buyers begin their search online, photos are your home’s first

impression. Instead of using your iPhone, we hire a professional photographer to

show your house on it’s “best” day. Professionally staging your home paints a

picture for potential buyers, which is a service we’re happy to offer.

Most sellers don’t work with realtors who have a strong online presence. When

you sell with us, we make sure your home gains maximum exposure to potential

buyers. Our website and email blasts, coupled with our use of targeted Facebook

marketing, allows our properties to reach thousands.

Some think selling a home on their own is easy, but at the end of the day, you’ll need

the help of an expert. Not only will we provide invaluable market insight, but we’ll

help through all the paperwork and negotiate for you. Homes also tend to sell for more

when working with a realtor. (According to NAR, FSBOs accounted for 8% of home

sales in 2016. The typical FSBO home sold for $190,000 compared to $249,000 

for agent-assisted home sales.)

Cold feet or a change of heart? This is one area where sellers have minimal control,

and most of the responsibility is on the buyer. Some need to make a big purchase

right before closing, which can cause their loan to fall through. Some things are out

of your control… but we’re here to ensure everything in our control goes smoothly.