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What do you want to be when you grow up?

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Real Estate Agent with Bucci Realty, Inc. BK3064647

“What do you want to be when you grow up?”  I don’t think there is a person alive who was not been asked that question - at least as a young child! Some of us may still hear that on occasion!

I remember my niece identified her goal of being a lawyer when she was in elementary school.  Some achieve that wish expressed so early.  (My niece did!)  

How are these goals achieved?  Not by wishing but rather working.

Selling a house is no different. It is not accomplished by wishing.

When you have decided to sell your Viera or Suntree or Melbourne, Florida home you will interview and hire your real estate agent – a very professional real estate agent like, for example, Gary Waters, Century 21 Baytree Realty.

Now what?

Wishing will not get it done. Crosiing your fingers and hope will not do the job either.  Work is required – by you and your real estate agent.

Selling involves getting ready to sell and following though on things such as:

  • clean,
  • de-clutter,
  • depersonalize (and stage),
  • maximize curb appeal,
  • paint, if necessary
  • a preemptive home inspection in an older home,
  • fix those little annoying things you have let “slide”,
  • establishing right price,
  • make available for showing,
  • provide for safety and security of valuables (never know who is coming in your house),
  • preparing marketing material,
  • Internet exposure,
  • writing articles for publication on the Internet,
  • taking photos,
  • put the sign up (got to have a sign!), 
  • advertise (targeted),
  • and the list goes on.

In the end your house will sell because of work not wishing on a star or in a wishing well. Work that you and your real estate agent have accomplished. 

When you are ready to buy or sell a house in Viera, Suntree, Baytree or Rockledge, Florida, call me at 321-693-3850 or email agent@moving2brevard.com.

Posted by

Gary L. Waters, is a Florida licensed real estate broker associate with Bucci Realty, Inc. in Melbourne, Florida.  

 Call or text me directly at 321-693-3850.

 

 

 

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Comments (8)

Melissa Polce
ERA, Wilkinson Real Estate Charlotte - Huntersville, NC
Lake to Land, I've Got It Covered!

great article...always getting back to basics when looking to sell is a key! thanks so much!

Dec 02, 2009 12:05 AM
Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty
Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Eighteen Years Experience in Brevard County

Melissa - Thanks. It is the basics that gets the job done after you get through all the hyperbole.

Dec 02, 2009 12:09 AM
Toula Rosebrock
Diane Turton, Realtors, Forked River, NJ - Lacey Township, NJ
Broker/Sales Associate, Realtor, Lacey Township,

ToulaRosebrock,com

Hi Gary:

Great post with some excellent pointers...

It takes a lot of work to sell a property, but we could include a little wish too!

Dec 02, 2009 12:11 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Hi Gary!  Wonderful tips for selling a home!  It takes far more work than it did a few years ago but, if done right, the pay off is just as big!  When they sell and are able to buy--they'll be getting a wonderful deal on the buy side.

Have a wonderful Wednesday...

Dec 02, 2009 01:18 AM
Sandy Shores FL Realtor®, Melbourne Real Estate
M & M Realty of Brevard Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Brevard County Real Estate, Florida's Space Coast

Hi Gary, There are so many things to take into consideration when selling a home.  Have to make that list and check it twice, and most of all it's important to hire a great real estate too!

Dec 03, 2009 03:35 AM
Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty
Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Eighteen Years Experience in Brevard County

Thanks, Debe.

Sandy - You got it right! Thanks.

 

Dec 03, 2009 11:56 AM
Jennifer Fivelsdal
JFIVE Home Realty LLC | 845-758-6842|162 Deer Run Rd Red Hook NY 12571 - Rhinebeck, NY
Mid Hudson Valley real estate connection

Gary there is so much that goes into getting a house ready and then getting sold.  Your post should be an eye opener for those just wishing.

Dec 04, 2009 11:38 PM
Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty
Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Eighteen Years Experience in Brevard County

Jennifer - Thanks. Wishing is nice for a moment then reality requires work.

Dec 04, 2009 11:50 PM