seller tips: Three Most Important Words in Real Estate is not Location-Location-Location
- 02/08/10 05:30 AM
At the most recent International Builders Show in Las Vegas, designers and builders we're preaching that "buyers are seeking cost-effective features and rejecting things that don't have lasting value." "Today we focus on family togetherness, casual living, entertaining and flexible spaces, reports" a spokesperson for a Design Group in San Antonio, TX. Avid Ratings conducts an annual survey of buyer preferences and this years Top Ten Must Have Amenities incude... Large kitchens with islands Energy efficiency, including appliances, super insulation, and high-efficiency windows. Home offices Main-floor master suite Outdoor living space Ceiling fans Soaking tub in the master suite and/or an oversize shower with a … (0 comments)
seller tips: Why List Now?
- 01/07/10 12:56 AM
Conventional wisdom leads many to believe that listing a home for sale during the "dead of winter" is less then perfect timing. Couple that thinking with the uncertainty of the national economy and the aspiration to move forward becomes less desirable. Waiting for the spring thaw... Waiting to list your home could be a huge mistake! That's when most sellers jump into the market and we often see a deluge of properties competing for a limited number of buyers. Another factor to consider... Government tax incentives had a significant impact in the 2009 housing market and we expect that 2010 will … (0 comments)
seller tips: Pricing Isn't Rocket Science...
- 03/31/08 07:22 AM
Investment in a home is as much emotional as it is financial and most property owners want and or need the highest and best price, when the time comes to sell. Ironically the single most common reason sellers end up settling for less, then the highest and best price, is because they set the initial asking price too high! In the real estate industry, it's a fairly well known and understood fact that a home attracts the most excitement and interest when it's first listed, for sale. And regardless of market conditions, a home has the greatest chance of selling within the … (0 comments)
seller tips: We Don't Want No Stinking Listings!
- 07/21/07 07:20 AM
Picture this... "Stuff" everywhere, dated wallpaper, cigarette smoke stained walls and ceilings, dark rooms with heavy cloth drapes, dingy carpets, etc... Got the image? It should be a no-brainer when the wannabe seller asks "how can we make our property more attractive to buyers?" But how do you tactfully pull that off? Recently we read that in addition to depersonalizing and de-cluttering, experts say home sellers need to be concerned about odors. In a recent online poll by REALTOR® Magazine, they determined that "the lingering presence of pets, tobacco, mildew, and decay in the air are major deal-breakers." While most people will readily accept … (8 comments)
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