advice for sellers: Staging Your Home To Sell Quickly - 12/22/16 08:11 PM
Perfecting Your House for Sale in the Anderson and Greenville areas of South CarolinaIf you need even more information on home staging to sell your house quickly in the Anderson and Greenville areas of South Carolina, contact me and I'll assist you with promoting the best image for your home.Professional home staging is a proven method used to sell a home. Some advantages to home staging include less time on the market and higher selling prices. 
Home staging focuses on your home's presentation to buyers and buyers' agents while highlighting the features of your home with thoughtfully placed furniture and decorations so … (5 comments)

advice for sellers: Sellers - It Helps To Know Why You Are Selling - 12/18/16 05:47 PM
If you have your home listed for sale, do you know why you are selling? It helps if you do. If you know exactly why you are selling then it is easier for you to follow the right plan of action for a successful transaction. Some of the many reasons you may have are below...
Do you need to sell quickly? If so, then you should know that getting the highest price possible may not be  your priority.It does not mean that you won't (or can't) get the highest price, but it means that the price is not the deciding factor. A … (2 comments)

advice for sellers: Considering Listing Your Home? - First Step: Determin Your Homes Value - 10/11/15 12:25 AM

 
The true market value of your home is essentially determined by the price a buyer is willing to pay, regardless of what you paid for, how much you’ve invested in it, or how much it was appraised for.
There are many factors that influence a home’s value, including: 
The current market. In a “seller’s market,” where there are more buyers than available homes, prices rise rapidly. In a “buyer’s market,” where there is an excess of homes for sale, prices will rise more slowly. The condition of your home. Location. Financing available—if interest rates are lower, buyers may be able to … (0 comments)

advice for sellers: The Biggest Moving Tip To Make Your Move Easier in Upstate SC Is... - 02/23/15 11:09 PM
The market has definitely picked up in the past year in the Upstate of SC... This is a great thing for our area, but in the end, moving is still one of the most stressful life events in anyone's life. Whether buying or selling, the biggest tip is to HIRE A GREAT REALTOR! A Realtor will help ease the stress, help you plan your strategy and help you make sure that your move is a smooth one. 
 
When buying a home, you want  a Realtor that will work for you and your best interest! You need someone with experience and that knows how to … (1 comments)

advice for sellers: 9 Tips For Staging Your Home To Sell - 10/17/14 12:33 PM
When buyers look at your home, you won't be there to point out all the great features and how awesome your home is. Your home will need to impress the buyers without you there. There are some things that can help... Below is a list of ways to make your home look its very best.
 
1 - First, the obvious... your home could be shown at any time, so make sure you clean your home and make your bed everyday.
 
2 - Remove all personal items from the home. Pack away all personal photos, take down refrigerator art, remove or … (10 comments)

advice for sellers: Four Reasons To Get Out Of Your House - Mistakes Sellers Make Series - 03/23/14 02:20 AM
Mistakes Sellers Make Series
 
I am mainly a listing agent. I have a couple of agents on my team to work with buyers so I can spend my time listing and marketing. When I am listing a home, one of the first things I tell a client is to leave the home BEFORE a buyer is due to arrive.  At least walk around the block or something, but don’t under any circumstances be at the home! This is a huge turn-off to buyers.  It is also something the other agent really hates.  Agents don’t need your help to point out … (19 comments)

advice for sellers: Using A REALTOR vs For Sale By Owner in Anderson County SC - 01/16/13 11:22 AM
 
Is selling a home in Anderson County SC really that hard? Why would you want to hire a REALTOR when you can do it yourself and save money? Going it on your own when you sell a home may be more difficult than you anticipate, and may even end up costing you money in the long run.

Keep in mind a few of the many things your Anderson SC REALTOR handles for you, and remember you’ll have to handle all these tasks alone if you decide to sell on your own.

A REALTOR will help you properly price your Anderson … (0 comments)

advice for sellers: Sellers Are Twice As Likely To Get Their Home Sold Using A Realtor - 11/20/12 01:24 PM
 
Sellers Are Twice As Likely To Get Their Home Sold Using A Realtor
Home sellers are more than twice as likely to get their homes sold if they use a Realtor, rather than trying to sell their home on their own, according to a survey conducted by HomeGain of 400 home owners nationwide. Seventy-three percent of the home owners surveyed said they used a Realtor. On the other hand, 21 percent of those surveyed said they tried to sell their home themselves. The survey found that 66 percent of the home owners who used a Realtor were able to … (3 comments)

advice for sellers: Top 4 Buyer Turn-offs When Looking At Homes For Sale - 10/05/12 12:40 PM
 Do you know what turns off the buyers looking at your home for sale? Below are the top 4 things that I have found turn off buyers the fastest! Don’t let your home fall prey to one of these common buyer turn-offs. 
 
Pets and their "stuff": the biggest culprit is dirty cat litter boxes but buyers also don't like dog toys scattered in a room. Buyers tend to see a room with pet items as "unclean"  It is best to remove all traces of your pets. Pay special attention to pet smells in the home.  Pet odor is a real turn … (5 comments)

advice for sellers: Make Your Home Irresistible to Buyers - 04/09/12 12:00 PM
 
 
When selling your home is a priority, you need to realize that an ordinary home with ordinary features is not going to grab potential buyers’ attention. You need to go beyond ordinary and make your home irresistible to every homebuyer. Regardless of whether you have owned your home for one year or forty years, you will probably need to make some changes to attract people who are looking to buy a home. You probably loved your home when you bought it, so why shouldn’t you want to make people fall in love with it too? Naturally, you should!
Here … (8 comments)

advice for sellers: Real Estate News - Sellers More Willing To Make Changes To Sell! - 03/20/12 01:16 PM
Real estate pros are reporting that sellers are more willing this year to price their homes competitively as well as change the appearance of their home in order to lure buyers, according to a survey of 600 agents. Agents reported that, compared to last year, sellers are more willing to remove clutter; make cosmetic updates, such as minor repairs; 'depersonalize' the home; and stage the home to better their chances of getting it sold, the survey finds. 'Depersonalizing and making it easy for a buyer to imagine him or herself living in the property is crucial, especially when there are many … (4 comments)

advice for sellers: The Holidays Are A Good Time To Sell Your Home - 12/22/11 03:35 PM
Despite what most people think, the holidays area great time to sell your home. After all,  buyers shop for homes all year round, including the holiday season. In fact, sellers who put their homes on the market during the holiday season  may have an advantage because there are fewer houses on the market so there's less competition. Also, many home buyers have extra time off during the holiday season so they have more time to look for their new home.
Another great thing is that buyers looking for homes during the holidays are usually highly motivated to buy before the end … (6 comments)

advice for sellers: 5 Good Reasons To Call On The Sheila Newton Team in Upstate, SC - 03/23/11 01:58 PM
 5 Good Reasons
To Call On
 The Sheila Newton Team
REALTORS®
 
1. Integrity – This is the foundation from which we operate our business. We promise to conduct ourselves with the highest ethical standards in our every endeavor. No exceptions.                     
2. Experience -- The Sheila Newton Team has over 21 years of experience helping our clients go from dreaming about a home to owning one. Over 60% of our sellers are repeat clients.
3. Commitment – As our client, you are our business. You have the right to stay informed, and we see to it that you … (3 comments)

advice for sellers: 10 Ways to Distract Buyers from Focusing on Your Home - 03/19/11 04:32 AM
10 Ways to Distract Buyers from Focusing on Your Home
 
 
Stay in your home while it is being shown. This is the very best way to distract buyers from really paying attention to the features and benefits of your home. And as a bonus, it really makes them uncomfortable so they tend to rush through the home without even noticing most things about it, making it the perfect way to get the buyer to focus on another home besides yours.

Close all the curtains or blinds and turn off all the lights. Instead of noticing the home, this way the agent … (43 comments)

advice for sellers: Info For Home Sellers in Upstate South Carolina - 10/25/09 04:15 AM
Selling your home shouldn't be a stressful ordeal. Making the smart move of choosing a REALTOR® is your first step to ensuring that your investment in your home pays off. Our services and experience allow you to focus on your move while We manage your home sale from our initial consultation to the closing deal, and beyond. We pride ourselves on repeat business and hope you'll come to understand why.
What We will do for youRecent Home SalesGetting the highest priceClosing Costs
As Your Agent, We Will:
Complete a comparative market analysis that will compare your home's value to that of … (0 comments)

advice for sellers: FOR SELLERS- info on selling your home in Upstate SC - 09/10/09 09:52 AM

Find out how much your home is worth and how we can help you get top dollar for your home. And, if you need assitance with a short sale or have questions about foreclosures, just let us know. We would be happy to answer all your questions. Just click the link below for more info ..
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advice for sellers: How the New Government Regulations May Impact Your Closing Dates - 08/18/09 03:27 AM
 
Closings are taking longer than they used to.. you should be prepared.. below is an acticle from Wells Fargo that may help you understand why closings are not as easy as they once were.. if you have any other questions, please feel free to contact me.. or visit our website at www.SheilaNewtonTeam.com
 864-225-1205x3

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advice for sellers: Common Selling Mistakes - Free advice on Selling in Upstate SC - 04/20/09 07:15 AM
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advice for sellers: Selling Your Home: Where to Begin? - 04/20/09 07:12 AM
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advice for sellers: The Right Selling Price of Your Home Affects Your Bottom Line - 04/20/09 07:11 AM
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