selling your house: How To Make Your Home More Appealing To Buyers - 02/12/19 07:12 PM
How To Make Your Home More Appealing To Buyers
It’s the time of year that I’m frequently meeting with homeowners who are considering selling this spring. Each meeting varies with questions that come up with the exception of one and that’s always what can I do to make my home more appealing to buyers? Every seller understandably wants to know how to make their home standout and make buyers want to make an offer.
 
 
There’s nothing I love more than when a seller takes the time to follow my advice doing the items that really make their home shine. Inventory is low in … (58 comments)

selling your house: 5 Signs It May Be Time To Move From Your Current Home - 01/04/19 01:59 PM

 
5 Signs It May Be Time To Move From Your Current Home
Recent studies show that homeowners average about 9 years in their homes. There are varying reasons a homeowner decides it’s time to sell. Do you know the signs it may be time to move from your current home? It’s a very personal decision to sell your home and one that requires a lot of thought and consideration before making your final decision.
 
Keep reading for tips on whether it’s the right time for you to make a move.
 
1. Your Home No Longer Fits Your Lifestyle
Over time life has a … (27 comments)

selling your house: Restricted Showing Times and Declined Showings – Costly To Sellers - 05/21/15 12:14 AM
Restricted Showing Times and Declined Showings – Costly To Sellers
When it’s time to sell your house there are a lot of details that go into the process and they start with hiring the right agent and preparing your home for sale. Those details don’t end when it’s time to make your house active and agents start calling to set an appointment to bring their buyers for a tour. Restricted showing times and declining showings can and will costs sellers in the long run.
I tried to schedule a showing three different times on a house last week and over the weekend but, … (30 comments)

selling your house: Seller Mistakes – Getting Emotional During Negotiations - 01/16/14 11:16 PM
Seller Mistakes – Getting Emotional During Negotiations
Selling your house is a big decision and one that requires careful planning and attention to detail. You’ve hired the right Realtor®, taken their advice for repairs, updates, and staging. The marketing has driven buyers through the door and you get an offer. It’s not full price but, it’s a solid offer and one that warrants a counter. Now is not the time to start thinking about the kids you’ve raised in this house, the family dinners where you’ve laughed til you cried, or any sentimental memory you have from living in your home. … (64 comments)

selling your house: Do You Want To Sell Your House – Or Not? - 02/25/12 12:25 AM
You would think that if a house is on the market the sellers want to sell but, sometimes their actions speak otherwise. I was out with clients yesterday and we had been trying to see a particular house for over a week. Every time I called the showing service to set it up the owners declined the appointment. After three attempts I contacted the agent to explain our situation, she contacted the sellers and our appointment for yesterday was set.
 
We arrive right on time and I could tell they were home but, at this point my buyers didn’t care, … (7 comments)

selling your house: Got Curb Appeal? - 01/28/12 03:32 AM
If you’re thinking about selling or currently have your home for sale I hope you do...you’re gonna need it! Curb appeal isn’t hard but, it requires attention to detail. Many buyers drive by homes for sale prior to setting an appointment to see the inside. If it’s not appealing when they do the drive by you can forget them taking the time to view the interior and you’ve just missed out on a potential sale.  
If you’re lacking in the curb appeal department review the following list and see what you can do to attract more potential buyers.
1.     … (6 comments)

 
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Amanda S. Davidson

Alexandria Virginia Homes For Sale

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