The news is not good...The media reports are a daily dose of negativity...The numbers are down across the US...and YOU need to SELL YOUR HOME! Where do you start?
First...try to have a positive attitude. A good attitude can be the beginning of good things, and it will allow you to start the selling process on the right foot. Even in the worst of situations, a good mindset will give you more creativity, more options, and more peace about the whirlwind of activities in which you are about to embark. Remember, you'll need more than ads and signs to sell your home. You'll need someone to be your Trusted Advisor, Skilled Negotiator and Expert Facilitator. Hire a REALTOR®!
Once you've made the decision to sell, you'll want to locate a REALTOR® that knows your market and its current conditions. Just because the media reports home sales are down, doesn't mean your local market is experiencing the same thing. Even if home prices, or number of homes sold is a little off...an experienced agent will know how to deal with it. You need someone that understands today's technology (and, embraces it!) to help market your home. You need someone that thinks "outside the box" and incorporates multiple ways of getting the word out to consumers, as well as other REALTORs® alerting them to the great new property on the market! Most importantly, find a REALTOR® that adheres to the National Association of Realtors Code of Ethics.
Finally, Your REALTOR® should be prepared to negotiate the best possible price for your home, negotiate the most favorable terms, work to secure a Buyer in the shortest amount of time, and...be there to help relieve you of the stress and inconvenience that often occurs in selling a home.
Look for our next post when we'll discuss...
Six Critical Elements of A Sale!
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