To sell your home, you'll need more than yard signs and advertisements. You need someone who will work as your Trusted Advisor, Skilled Negotiator and Expert Facilitator^SM.  Making the smart move of choosing a REALTOR® is your first step to ensuring that your investment in your home pays off.

Selling a house can be relatively simple or it can be quite complex and difficult.  Since it is such a significant undertaking, it will pay you to become educated about the process.  It shouldn't be a stressful ordeal. Our services and experience allow you to focus on your move while we manage your home sale from our initial consultation to the closing deal.

We can help you sell your home more quickly and easily by:

·         Helping you set the right price on your home to attract the right buyers and the sales professionals who work with these buyers.

·         Gathering data that will present your house and neighborhood in the best light.

·         Targeting the market where the most likely buyers will be.

·         Qualifying calls from people who may be more curious than serious about buying.

·         Showing your home to the best prospects

·         Skillfully representing you during the contract to close process

·         Doing the necessary paperwork and legwork in a timely manner.

·         Guiding you through settlement.

Pricing your home to sell

It’s time to talk about pricing the house.  Keep in mind that pricing a house has nothing to do with what you paid for it, the dollar value of the improvements you have made, your current mortgage balance or what you want for the house.  Buyers determine the sales price.  Your agent will create a comparative market analysis by taking into consideration the type of market you are in and recent sales of comparable properties. Ultimately it is up to you to determine the list price, but your agent will have good guidance for you.  If you don’t like what the agent shows you, get a second opinion.  As hard as it is, sellers must take their emotions and toss them out the window.

Keeping the Buyer’s Interest

Kitchens, baths and entries are among the most important parts of the home to concentrate on.  Prospective buyers pay close attention to details in such areas. Remember, curb appeal is a critical factor in the selling of your home.  It provides the buyer with their first impression.  Keep the yard and flower beds maintained.  Make sure the walkways are cleared of any debris.  The door itself should be free of peeling paint, dust and insects.  Add some potted flowers to make the home inviting.

Once the buyer is inside you need to keep the excitement going.  Some easy and inexpensive ways to do this is to just keep it clean!  Pack up all the clutter.  Keep the kitchen counter tops cleared to enhance the space.  You want the home to feel large and fresh.  Also, make sure the home smells clean.  Plug in some room deodorizers where needed. 

Grimy bathrooms are an instant turnoff. Scrub them, paint them, buy a new shower curtain, rugs and towels--do what it takes to make them shine. Replace the grout around the tub if it’s brown and dirty.  If you're serious about selling the home, the extra work is a must.

And finally, keep the home well lit.  Open up the blinds and curtains.  Change out any light bulbs that are out.  Clean the windows inside and out to allow more sunshine to come through.