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AURORA OHIO REAL ESTATE - STEPS TO SELLING YOUR HOME

By
Real Estate Agent with The Mustafa Group

 

Aurora, Ohio Real Estate IMO,

The market for home sellers and buyers in our local market is at an all time high. This is absolutely, by far, my best year in Real Estate - THANK GOD!

I encourage everyone to steer clear from nay-sayers and dloom n gloom people, they drain you of your energy and convince you that there is no way you can sell your home in this market - I'm here to assure you, they're wrong!

Reality for sellers is that we're not seeing a 3.5 % ROI [RETURN ON INVESTMENT] like we did in 03/04 - BUT- Homes are still selling, buyers are still buying. Ohio is doing well aside from an influx of bank repo's and foreclosures. The beat goes on....If you can't wait a couple years to sell your home - call me - I'll get is sold.

The fact is - houses need to be priced correctly and you'll need to be in your best suite [curb appeal] when that home goes on the market. Don't try to fit into a price point that you don't belong. If you do, you'll be in competition with homes that are showing better than yours and this is guaranteed to be disappointing, at best.

PRICE TO SELL - NOT SIT

 

Steps to Selling Your Home

1. Make a Good First Impression
An attractive, well-maintained home will generally sell faster and for a higher price than a similar home that looks tired or run-down. So when you prepare your home for sale, take a critical look at its interior and exterior. Be on the lookout for areas that could be tidied up and items that should be repaired or replaced.

2. Know the Market
Your home will be in competition with other, similar homes for sale in and around your neighborhood. It's a good idea to know what homes are on the market in your area and the asking prices. I can provide you with a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) to help you determine the fair market value of your home.

3. Price Your Home Correctly
Overpricing your home can discourage offers from serious buyers. On the other hand, under pricing your home leaves you no room to negotiate. That's why intelligent pricing is so important.

4. Market Your Home Effectively
It's difficult to find a buyer for your home if no one knows it's for sale. I create maximum exposure for your property through our Internet site, home books and other marketing tools. I use these unique and unmatched services to actively market your home every day, until it's sold - it's my service guarantee.

5. Prepare For Showings/Open Houses
Showings and Open Houses allow potential buyers to personally tour a home to determine how it might accommodate their lifestyle. Your goal should be to create an environment where potential buyers can visualize how the space will fit their needs.

6. Negotiate the Terms of the Sale
Home buyers and sellers usually expect to negotiate the price and terms of a home sale. This process will proceed more quickly if you evaluate and respond to offers and counteroffers in a timely fashion.

7. Review the Home Inspector's Findings
Most buyers will request a home inspection before completing the transaction. Following the inspection and based upon its results, the buyer may request certain repairs. As the seller, you should receive a written copy of the inspection report, and review it carefully to gain a thorough understanding of the nature and extent of any problems.

8. Sign the Purchase Agreement
Once you reach an understanding with the buyer, it's time to sign the purchase agreement. Review this document carefully. It should specify all the terms and conditions of the sale to which you have agreed with the buyer.

9. Prepare for Closing
The closing process involves an attorney or title company representative, all buyers, listing and selling brokers and all owners. The home seller should bring all warranties on equipment and any instructions on equipment maintenance or operation.

10. I will coordinate with you, the time and dates for closing, title transfer and key ceremony. If anything pops up that is out of the ordinary, I will handle it before the closing.

YOU CAN COUNT ON ME!

WWW.CINDYMUSTAFA.COM

216-408-1513

 

Posted by

Cindy Mustafa, REALTOR, ABR, CDPE, E-Pro