how to sell my house: Selling Your House – What's Your Goal? Part 1
- 02/02/10 02:59 AM
Just like any good business operation you need a plan and to set some goals. And selling your house is no different. Because if you go into the whole selling process with your seller's eyes wide open, you'll be able to see very clearly where you're going, and what it's going to take to get you there.
Time and time again home sellers fail to ask themselves; "What's the number one thing I need to get from the sale of my property?" You've probably got a few selling goals in mind even if you've never spoken about it out loud. For … (0 comments)
how to sell my house: Tips To Make Your Home Marketable
- 01/11/10 12:06 PM
If you are considering selling your home there are some simple tips to remember before marketing your home: • Curb appeal is very important; make sure your front yard and entrance are in top condition. This requires the yard to be mowed and trimmed. All brushes and trees trimmed. The front entrance is clean and painted. • All windows are clean. • Air conditioner and furnace need to be clean and in good working condition. • Insure there are no leaky faucets and toilets. • Paint or paint touch up done on both the interior and exterior. • Repair cracks … (2 comments)
how to sell my house: How to Earn Ds and Fs: Let a Professional Stager Tutor You!
- 12/16/09 06:20 AM
Listing a house: It's like sending a child off to school. You hope they've received the right preparation and developed excellent study habits so they will earn straight A+s, go to an Ivy League School, and successfully pursue the career of their dreams. If they need help along the way, you'd get them a tutor, wouldn't you?
You're so proud of your new listing. You've given the Sellers checklists of things they need to do: repaint the kids' bedrooms; power wash the deck; farm out the pets. You're now ready for the MLS photos because the house is clean and neat … (0 comments)
how to sell my house: Please Leave! 5 Reason's to Hit the Road when your House is being Shown
- 12/10/09 08:46 PM
If you have your home listed for sale and I show up with a potential buyer...please leave! Go for a walk with dog, take the mail up to to the corner or go for a ride in your car. Nothing shortens up the time a prospective buyer(s) will spend in a home than the homeowners being home...even the quiet ones who sit in the den and try to blend in with the proverbial woodwork (and you know who you are!) I feel strongly about this. What happens to the buyer when the owner is home? I have witnessed a few … (3 comments)
DEFINE THE PURPOSE OF THE ROOM AROUND A FOCAL POINT. A fantastic view might be the focal point of a living room facing a lake or a great green space. On the other hand, an architectural feature such as a fireplace or a bay window seat might be the focal point of a living space. When there is not a unique feature or view, then a piece of furniture can stand in for the focal point. For example, in a dining room, a dining table can be the focal point. In a bedroom, … (1 comments)
Unless you've been living under a rock you would be well aware that today's property market is ultra competitive. Thanks in no small part to there being fewer buyers for more real estate stock. Many sellers have to compete not just with nearby established homes and units, but they're also up against it in an area full of new home estates (aka ‘new builds'). Whilst the idea of buying a new build isn't for everybody, they have an appeal, and very often a price tag that a great many house hunters find hard to overlook. … (1 comments)
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