marketing: The cup half full!
- 08/22/08 03:45 AM
As I got out of bed this morning and had my cup of coffee, I came across an article on the Orlando market. Orlando home sales declined in July after a traditional peak in June. Members Of Orlando Regional Realtor Association sold 1436 homes during July down from 1489 sold in June, a 3.56 percent decline in one month and 5.77 percent less than the 1524 homes sold in July 2007. Year to date, sales are down , 8387 through July down from 11,1112 for the same period last year. But the gap is expected to close by the end of … (2 comments)
Disclaimer: All examples used in this are fictional. Any resemblance to you is coincidental. The purpose of this is to inform not insult! 1) Leave the lawn, after all its the house they are buying. No need to pick up all those little presents Fido has been leaving you all over the yard either. 2) Paint your walls in bright, vivid colors and patterns. After all everyone loves a red and purple room with green dots! 3) Leave out your dirty movies and magazines. No one will see them, its the house they are looking at. 4) What odors? … (13 comments)
marketing: Home selling 101 (Part 4)
- 08/15/08 08:50 AM
LIVING ROOMS AND BEDROOMS The first room when they enter your home is the living areas. This will be the first impression they get of your home. As with the other rooms, windows should be clean and drapes opened to let in the sunlight. Did you know that your drapes and carpets can trap odors? Drapes and carpets should be cleaned if needed. Floors should also be free of toys and other things that someone could trip over. Look at your walls. Are there holes and marks? If so, paint or clean as needed. Arrange furniture so the room is easy … (0 comments)
marketing: Home selling 101 (Part 3)
- 08/14/08 01:15 AM
KITCHENS AND BATHS These are two essential rooms in the home, special attention should be paid to these. Look ar your kitchen. Are your appliances clean? Inside and out? Is there finger marks and food stuck to them? Look at your sink. Do the faucets leak? Are there drips under the sink? Is it organized under there? Look at your cabinets and pantry. Does things fall out when you open them? Are there items in there that you will never use? If so, donate unopened ones to food shelters, throw out the open ones. Arrange neatly. Are the handles loose? Do … (0 comments)
marketing: Home selling 101 (Part 2)
- 08/13/08 05:02 AM
THE EXTERIOR You only have one chance to make a first impression! Is yours going to be " Lets call to see this one" or "Lets pass on this one"? Drive by your home. Be objective. If you can't be objective, ask a friend to help. Look at your house. Does it need to be painted or pressure washed? Is the driveway clean? Are there spiderwebs and wasp nests? Are the windows clean? How's the landscaping? Does it need sprucing up? Does the lawn need to be cut? Do you need to use an edger on the sidewalks and driveways?Do the flower … (3 comments)
marketing: Home selling 101
- 08/12/08 05:59 AM
You are ready to sell your house but is your house ready to sell? With so many homes on the market, will your home stand out? Now is the time to take an objective look at your home and the others that are on market. How does yours compare? Start by doing a search of the homes available both in your neighborhood and in your price range. You can do this by going to Realtor.com or any of the real estate web pages in your area. Some of the hopmes will have virtual tours and multiple photos so you can get … (0 comments)
marketing: Why do I need a market analysis, I know what I want for my house?
- 07/31/08 09:40 AM
Why do I need a market analysis, I know what I want for my house? I need to clear $20,000 to put down so I need that over what I owe so I can move. Well the house down the street sold for $150,000 so mine is worth alot more than that. Does any of this sound familiar? First a market analysis is a comparison of homes which are currently on the market (your competition) and homes that have recently sold. We look at square footage year built amenities, lot size, and pricing concessions. The house down the street might have … (3 comments)
As I got out of bed this morning and had my cup of coffee, I came across an article on the Orlando market.
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