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Springfield MO Home Sellers, Check Out These Home Listing Tips Before Listing Your Home!

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Real Estate Agent with Southwest Missouri Realty

Springfield MO Home Sellers, Check Out These Home Listing Tips Before Listing Your Home! 

Sell Your Home In Springfield MOFirst impressions Are Critical. Sales have been blown by unkempt lawns, cluttered closets, unpainted front doors, hard-to-work locks, blown light bulbs, bad colors, stains, unlit areas and foul smells. Spend time on the little things. Double up on your garden­ing. Keep things cleaner than usual. Take serious control of your pets during this time period. 

Make The Right Kind Of Repairs. Before making improvements prior to listing, consult a real estate professional. Some upgrades will not yield any real increase in value, while others may increase property value substantially. Ask for low cost solutions to minor repairs that will yield the best profits.

Make Your Property Accessible to Buyers. Lock boxes are a great way to make your home most accessible to agents for showing. Our electronic lock boxes keep a detailed record of anyone who enters your home. Appointment-only showings are the most restrictive. If your lifestyle is not compatible with frequent showings, your agent will help you determine a solution to suit your needs. Remember, the easier a home is to show, the better the odds are of getting the deal you want.

Use The Latest Marketing Technology. Make sure your agent utilizes the latest technology, such as Internet sites that cater to homebuyers. Some use 800-number interactive voice response systems. A good agent will know where you can get the best exposure.

 Stage Your Property Correctly. Put some items in storage, create more light, rearrange furniture. Your agent can offer helpful advice to create the right first impression. 

 Price Your Home Right The First Time.  Your agent can research comparable sales in your area and advise you of the appropriate price range for your property. A home priced correctly sells much easier than one priced too high with price reductions later.

 Be Flexible on Financing Terms. Have your agent explain what financing options are available. Flexibility on financing terms may secure a better selling price.

Screen Prospects Adequately. One of the best reasons for hiring a realtor is his/her ability to pre-qualify a prospect financially so that you don't lose valuable negotiation time. Your agent may discover when a prospect has an ulterior motive for shopping homes, other than purchasing.

Don't Test The Market. Never put your property on the market unless you really want a sale! Get ready for a professional sales push when you list with a great agent. If your plan harbors some indecision, resolve it before you list because success is every great REALTOR'S® objective!

Springfield MO Home Sellers, if you are thinking about selling your home, give TeamKnowles a call today. We'd love to sell your home for you! Remember, it costs you nothing to put your home on the market until we get results! 

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About The Authors:  Betty Knowles is a full-time REALTOR® with Southwest Missouri Realty in Springfield, MO She also served as President of Women’s Council Of REALTORS® in Southwest Missouri.  Betty’s genuine passion is helping people buy and sell homes in Springfield, Ozark, Nixa, and surrounding communities.  

John Knowles is likewise a REALTOR® with Southwest Missouri Realty and a member of the Greater Springfield Board of REALTORS®.  John is also a FAA part 107 certified drone pilot to get those amazing shots and videos of our properties! 

 

Together this dynamic team makes up TeamKnowles REALTORS®, Spouses Selling Houses!  They are dedicated to doing what it takes to sell your home in the greater Springfield real estate market, or help you purchase a home that fits your particular needs. Give TeamKnowles a call today; you’ll be glad you did!

 

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Larry Brewer - Benchmark Realty llc
Benchmark Realty LLc - Nashville, TN

Nice tips. I suspect that if everyone follwed this they would get more money for their home.

Mar 09, 2010 12:06 PM
Al Raymondi
Ocean View Realty Group in Ormond By The Sea Florida - Ormond Beach, FL
Ormond By The Sea Florida - Home and Condo Sales

Nice job.  Thanks for sharing.  You make it sound so easy.

Mar 15, 2010 12:36 AM