How do you list and sell a house in this economy in 5 days? 1. Price is right. Don't overprice for the market. 2. De-clutter EVERYWHERE. 3. Paint It! Paint is cheap and goes along way freshening up the home. 4. Freshen up the carpets or replace if needed. 5. Stag It. How you live in a house may not be the best presentation for selling the home. 6. Take care of deferred maintenance before going on the market. 7. Clean up the landscape for better curb appeal. I can't … (4 comments)
listing your home: What To Look For When Choosing An Agent
- 11/15/09 02:06 AM
Unless you have a Realtor who you personally know, finding an agent to work with can be a daunting experience. In addition to finding a Realtor with Experience and Internet Savvy, here are some key items to look for when choosing an Realtor to help you buy or sell your home. Look For a Realtor who will always: Provide You Superior Service Treat You with Honesty and Utmost Respect Never Forget that They Work for You Treat You the way They would want to be Treated Update You with the Latest Information about Your Property Treat You as if You … (6 comments)
listing your home: Lessons in Customer Service Taught by a Mouse
- 11/15/09 01:13 AM
Everything you need to know about how to treat your clients can be learned via Mickey Mouse. Anyone who has ever been to any Disney resort or made reservations on the phone or via Internet knows what I'm talking about. No matter what you ask of the Mouse the answer is always positive and upbeat, even if the answer is no. And, speaking of the word "No" you'll never hear it. They will tell you in the most positive manner that what you want can't happen, but they never say no. It became comical last May when I was making my family's … (1 comments)
listing your home: How to Choose a Listing Agent
- 11/13/09 05:27 AM
You've decided to list you home. That was the easy part. Now you must decided which Realtor to hire to list your home and help you sell your house. One option is to go with the agent who advertises the most. While that agent's name might be most familiar it is not always the best option. If you don't already know an agent that you are comfortable working with, then you should pick several through recommendations from friends or even the agents own marketing and set appointments to interview. You don't have to interview all of the Realtors face to face. … (2 comments)
listing your home: No Down Market in The Woodlands
- 09/20/08 02:12 PM
Homes Sales in The Woodlands Going Strong! Houston is already being touted as having one of the strongest markets in the nation and the home sales in The Woodlands are outpacing the Greater Houston Metro Area. Here are some examples from my own inventory
SOLD FULL PRICE IN ONE DAY!
SOLD AFTER JUST TWO SHOWINGS!
MULTIPLE OFFERS RECEIVED!
SOLD IN 24 HOURS!
Thinking of listing your home? Contact me, Mary Bowen, to receive the same free no obligation home listing tools and comparative market anaylsis these homeowners received. Make sure you have all the facts before choosing … (2 comments)
listing your home: Reasons To List Your Home in the Fall or Winter
- 09/18/08 09:42 AM
Everyone thinks late Spring and Summer are the best time to list a home for sell. However, I have found the fall and winter to be a great time to list a home. 1. Less Competition Other sellers have taken their house off the market leaving less competition for you. 2. Winter Relocation Winter break is a popular time for companies to relocate employees. 3. Well Dressed Home Homes are often decorated for the fall and winter holidays giving your home a warm and fuzzy feeling 4. Kids Are At School Its easier to keep your house clean for showing when the … (2 comments)
listing your home: MINOR UPGRADES REAP BIG PROFITS
- 09/07/08 01:36 AM
As a Realtor I am often asked about remodeling and updating for resale. Particularly what gets the most bang for the buck. WITH OUT A DOUBT ITS KITCHEN, MASTER BATH, AND CURB APPEAL! What makes the biggest impact? CLEAN, CLEAN, CLEAN!! Scrub the house from top to bottom. Nobody wants to see someone else dirt. DE CLUTTER! Get rid of all the junk that you will never use again. This will make your house look bigger. PAINT! Paint is cheap and you can do it yourself. Bright white on the ceiling makes it feel higher. Warm neutrals on the walls make … (0 comments)
Wow, what a great family home located in the highly desireable section 10 of Oak Ridge North. This charming family home is loaded with appeal and benefits. The main home boast nearly 3000 square feet of living space. The main house has four bedrooms, master down, 2.5 bathrooms,3 car garage and game room up. The charming breakfast room with bay windows and built in desk. The family room has a wall of windows looking out to the pool area and the master bath has a private door directly out to the pool and spa. The … (1 comments)
listing your home: Curb Appeal
- 01/13/08 02:19 PM
Beyond having a structurally sound house with good mechanical systems, not much is more important than the curb appeal. Why? It's simple, if buyers don't like what they see from the curb they are not getting out of the car. I can't tell you how many times I have been out showing a houses and when we pull up to a house the buyer says, I don't need to see the inside." The inside could have been the most stunning house my buyer would have seen the entire day. It could have been the perfect floor plan. But, because of the … (3 comments)
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