home selling: Get a REALTOR® When You Sell a Home - 11/10/15 07:53 PM
Before placing a home on the market you should identify REALTORS® in your community who can assist with the sale.
Why Use a REALTOR® to Sell Your Home?REALTORS® are members of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (NAR) and must adhere to a strict Code of Ethics, and have access to a wide range of classes, seminars and certification opportunities. Local REALTOR® groups are active in community matters, and individual members are routinely involved in neighborhood organizations.
Essentially, local REALTORS® are community experts. They track real estate trends, share neighborhood concerns and participate in local matters. They're good neighbors who are in the business … (0 comments)

home selling: How to Help a Home Sell - 08/03/15 05:55 AM
We are smack dab in the middle of home buying season, and while some properties are off the market before they're even on it, others haven't had such luck. A great way to boost your home's selling power is to make small and affordable updates throughout the home. These quick updates and fixes won't break the bank or a budget, and they will help make your home for sale more inviting to potential buyers and a potential sale.
Spruce Up the Front DoorThe front door is one of the first things potential buyers see when viewing your home. Spruce up the front … (2 comments)

home selling: Home Sellers Behaving Badly: The Top 3 Ways to Turn Off a Buyer - 07/20/15 02:53 AM
 
Not all real estate transactions turn sour. In fact, few do. But once in a while, a bad apple ends up either selling or buying a home, and can throw the entire transaction into chaos.
From buyers allowing their children to run wild through a house they're viewing to sellers trying to hide home defects, the potential to behave badly in a real estate transaction is ever-present.
Let's take a look at some of the ways homeowners sabotage the sale of their homes.
Dirty Houses If you've ever sold a car instead of trading it in, you probably spent some … (0 comments)

home selling: Measuring the Value of a View When Selling Your Home - 11/10/14 10:05 PM
Homes With A View
Suppose you own a castle on the flats and your brother owns one high atop a hill that features amazing, unobstructed views. Aside from location, the two castles are identical. Which one has the higher resale value?
If you guessed that it's the hilltop castle, you are correct. When valuing two similar pieces of property, location is king and everything else is secondary.
While it's easy to say that the home in #WinchesterVA with the view is "worth more" than the home without one, there are no rules on how much value the amenity adds.
Agents and … (0 comments)

home selling: Preparing Your Home for Sale - Guide to Small Repairs and Fixes - 09/02/14 11:51 PM
If you're getting ready to move out or let prospective home buyers snoop through your home in #WinchesterVA, you should check and fix, if necessary, the following common problem areas.
Indoor Repairs Repair leaky faucets, sinks, dishwashers. If you see any sign of wall mildew or dampness, check for broken pipes inside the walls. Replace rusted, leaky garbage disposals. Replace significantly cracked floor tiles. Tack down loose carpeting or restretch and reattach wall-to-wall carpets. Repair holes in walls (from doorknobs) and other damage. Repair split door jams. Test and ensure that all light fixtures and wall outlets work properly. Remove or … (2 comments)

home selling: When Selling A Home - 04/12/14 06:20 AM

Entryway :
Clean and polish everything. Make sure it is well lit. Make sure it is clutter free.
Bedrooms:
Arrange the furniture for the flow of traffic. Make sure it is clutter free.
Living Room/Family Room/Den:
Arrange the furniture for the flow of traffic and to give the illusion of space. Remove ashes from fireplaces and woodstoves. Make sure all light switches work. Clean the drapes. Mop and/or polish the floors
Storage Areas:
Basement, Garage, Attic Remove all junk and clutter. If the basement is damp or musty, try a dehumidifier. Make sure these areas are well lit. Kitchens are … (0 comments)

home selling: Home Selling - How To Deal With An Offer On Your Home - 04/12/14 06:12 AM
Once an offer is made to buy your home in Winchester, if you intend to accept the offer, or make a counter-offer, do it as soon as possible. Realize that at any time prior to accepting or countering, a buyer can withdraw their offer.
When you make changes to an offer, they require written approval of all parties for the contract to be enforceable. Know that even minor changes facilitate the opportunity for either the seller or buyer to change their mind.
Closing
The last part of the home selling process is closing. It is the time between signing the purchase … (3 comments)

home selling: How To Simplify Your Experience When Selling Your Home - 04/12/14 05:55 AM
Simplify Your Home Selling Experience
From preparing your home for sale, to setting the price, and showing your house when it is on the market, a Realtor will simplify everything. Keep in mind the right agent is often the key to a successful real estate transaction. Real Estate professionals guide you through the entire process.
Pricing Your Home For Sale
Correctly pricing your property is critical. Price your home too low and you'll lose money; price it too high and buyers will shy away. Your Realtor will be able to give you a Competitive Market Analysis for your home, which will … (0 comments)

home selling: Selling a House, Home Selling, How to Sell Your Home - 01/25/14 06:49 AM
The best home selling advice is to price it right, prepare for the sale and get a good Realtor.  This will attract the qualified and excited buyer who will give you top dollar in record time. 
 
Find out what your home is worth

Knowing how to transform your home for sale is only part of the process.  Do you have too much furniture?  Start packing!  Stage your home to make it desirable for potential buyers.  Make necessary repairs. Your home is a product for sale.
 
You don't want to overprice your home to just test the market. Pricing … (0 comments)

home selling: What is Home Seller Disclosure? - 04/30/10 02:01 AM
Virginia Seller's disclosure is critical to a smooth home sale and reducing seller liability, but not all owners are aware of its value when selling their home in #WinchesterVA.  
The reason is seller disclosure reduces liability. If a home buyer knows about a problem up front, then they can't later claim you hid it from them. A buyer can file a consumer fraud suit that can cost you three times as much as taking care of the problem in the first place. So avoiding disclosure is like crossing the street with your eyes closed--eventually you will get hit.
Seller disclosure not only … (2 comments)

 
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Winchester Virginia 540-327-2813

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