Selling Tips....

1. Do your homework before you set your price - analyze the sales in your area;

While there are many factors that determine a property's value, comparing recent sales of similar homes is still the most reliable way to set your price. Consider the following when weighing the amenities against the other homes that have sold;

• Compare your home to others that have sold in the neighborhood
• Consider the gross square footage and room count (number of bedrooms, bathrooms. Etc.)
• Location is a factor. Are you near an unsightly power lines or adverse traffic, or do you have a superior view or more private surroundings like a canyon or park adjacent to your home

If you would like professional help, contact an agent from our database to inspect and provide a comparative market analysis, they would be happy to give you a professional opinion of the value of your property.

2. "Curb Appeal" - preparing you home for sale;

It is important to put your home in the best conditions possible before listing the property for sale. Put yourself in the buyer's shoes. What attracted you to the property when you purchased it ? Is the property in good shape or does it need cosmetic repairs? Here are a few things that you can do to improve the "curb appeal" of your property.

• Unclutter your home - remove almost everything from the countertops, tables and bookshelves
• Throw out old or store items not being used
• Neatly arrange storage areas, basement, attic, etc., so that a potential buyer views an organized space so as to see the depth of the area
• Repair kitchen and bath fixtures and touch up paint where needed
• Plant or pot flowers at entrance and in patio or backyard area
• Prune and clip overgrown trees, shrubs and keep the lawn mowed
• Contact two or three agents from our database to inspect and provide a comparative market analysis, they would be happy to give you a professional opinion of what it takes to prepare your home and improve the "curb appeal"

3. Home Inspection

When selling your property, you are required to make a full disclosure of its condition, including the roofing, plumbing, electrical, and general repair. In some cases, a property inspection by a professional will help strengthen your negotiating position and speed up the closing as it assures the parties of the true condition of the property. If you would like to talk to a property inspector, please contact us so that we can refer an agent in your area.

To keep stress to a minimum, here's how I'll serve you when you hire me to sell your home:

• Give my best reasoned expert counsel and advice with your best interests in mind.

• Clarify your goals and motivation, and decide if moving is the wisest choice at this time.

• Remove the risk in listing your property - you can fire me at any time!

• Expose your property to the greatest possible number of potential buyers.

• Provide recommendations and information to help your kids through all the changes.

• Give tactful guidance on staging the property to appeal to the majority of buyers.

• Develop a strategic marketing campaign with enticing advertising copy.

• Employ the latest in technology to mastermind ways to get your property sold.

• Negotiate effectively for you to get the highest amount in your pocket.

• Treat your money like it was my own, shaving every expense possible.

• Protect your interests during escrow, keeping a detailed record of the transaction.

• Be your level-headed sounding board or relief valve when the stress is overwhelming.

• Counsel you through the feelings of loss and remorse.

• Alert you ahead of time to every possibility so you feel more in control.

• Contact you daily during the last 10 days of the transaction to serve your needs.

• Provide guidance and help with movers, change of address, utilities shut off, cleaning, etc.

• Deliver your closing paperwork and check.

• Continue to give you information of value after the transaction... for life!