http://activerain.com/blogs/dare2drm en-us http://activerain.com/blogsview/786653/buying-and-selling-in-november-and-december <p>With the Holidays approaching, many buyers feel uncomfortable purchasing a home in November or December.&nbsp; These are the foolish ones!&nbsp; There is no better present to give yourself and your family then a new home to celebrate the holidays!&nbsp; Many sellers feel discouraged and shy away from people coming in and out of their home during the holiday season.&nbsp; However, nothing sells a home faster than the beauty of holiday decorations!&nbsp; When people are searching for the perfect home, they are looking to fit their furniture, where the kids will play and how they will entertain company for the holidays!&nbsp;</p> <p>Home Sellers Holiday Tip:</p> <p>Follow the KISS method: Keep It Simple Sweetie!&nbsp; You want your home to feel comfortable, look clean and smell yummy!&nbsp; Decorations:&nbsp; have lights and garland around the windows and railings, a wreath on the door, a lit tree with garland and a topper (angel or star) maybe gifts for an added touch, have the table set with placemats, candles, holiday dishes&nbsp;(For other Holiday celebrations, decorate in&nbsp;a similar manor&nbsp;with&nbsp;the traditional theme)&nbsp;Clean:&nbsp; Bathroom and kitchen shiny (clean with glass cleaner) all food and makeup in cabinets or drawers, clean up clutter either in the trash or box it up, all packed boxes in the attic, basement, garage etc..., have all beds made and toys put on shelves, in toybox or packed up, keep office desk clear of clutter only computer, phone and mouse pad&nbsp; Smelling yummy:&nbsp; food scented candles are the best!!! Choose 1 fragrance (like sugar cookie, vanilla etc...) and have a candle in the kitchen, every bathroom and on an end table or hallway shelf.</p> <p>Every house that has&nbsp;used these tips has been the buyers favorite and has sold within the first month on the market!</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Home Buyers Holiday Tip:&nbsp;</p> <p>If you read above, you know that sellers are working hard to keep their homes clean for your viewing pleasure.&nbsp; Please be considerate in the cold, snowy weather and wipe your feet or remove your shoes before viewing the homes.&nbsp;</p> <p>If your goal is to purchase your home BEFORE December 22nd,&nbsp; having all of your ducks in a row before you contact your Real Estate agent will save alot of time and frustration.&nbsp; Check your credit to be sure that there aren't any surprises with past due bills or your credit score.&nbsp; Interview banks and mortgage companies to decide what they are looking for&nbsp;to qualify a&nbsp;buyer.&nbsp; Some look for perfect credit while others work specifically with problem credit.&nbsp; Ask what information they will need to qualify you and spend a day gathering ALL the information required.&nbsp; When you find a bank or mortgage company that you are comfortable working with begin the pre-qualification process either in person or by phone and fax.&nbsp; Once you have the pre-qualification letter you should immediately contact your favorite agent, sign a&nbsp;working agreement&nbsp;and have her or him send you all the homes that fit your personal criteria to your email for viewing.&nbsp; ASAP email or call back with the houses you would like to see and your favorite agent will set up appointments and you will be off and running.&nbsp; By getting your pre-qualification before contacting an agent, you will 1. Get top priority treatment 2. have saved a week or more worth of time 3. have prevented unneccessary frustration 4.&nbsp; Be celebrating the holidays in your new home!!!</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Happy Holidays!</p> <p>I look forward to working with you!</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Jacqui Denski</p> <p>HBO Realty</p> <p>860-997-6969</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> Jacqui Denski (HBO Realty International, LLC) Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:04:34 -0600 http://activerain.com/blogsview/786653/buying-and-selling-in-november-and-december