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Sellers
Let The
ASD Advantage™ system sell your
home!
This web site provides information to help you sell
your home. Your home may be your biggest asset. When
the time comes to sell your home, it is very important
to plan this event carefully, choose optimal timing,
pricing and marketing, and attend to details that would
increase the appeal of the residence. The goal is to
ensure that, after all expenses, your net return is
the highest possible.
I am a full time REALTOR®
who can sell your house and I want to sell your house.
My time frames are quick. I know that time is money
and to be quite serious I do not want to waste your
time. I will quickly tell you three things when I meet
with you:
- How much I will charge
- How much your home is worth
- What I will do for the amount I charge
Selling
There are many factors that affect the sale price of
a property. Some of them are 'fixed', like location,
or current market conditions. Some of them, however,
can be changed to produce the best selling price and
selling conditions.
Timing
If you have a choice with regard to timing, it may be
best to expose your home to the market while there is
less competition and while there is high demand. Traditionally
such a time comes in the spring. In the Fraser Valley
real estate market spring comes early, usually at the
beginning of February.
This is one of the most important aspects of a successful
sale. In the recent frantic real estate market a house
that was priced low enough to appear as a 'bargain'
would attract a large number of offers, and, as a result,
often sell above the market value. It is ill advised,
however, to list too high. If, in a swift market, a
house doesn't sell within a week or two, it raises questions.
Buyers might think there is a problem with the house.
More likely, however, there is a problem with pricing.
Your agent should be able to determine what would be
the most advantageous listing price, to invite multiple
offers.
Marketing
It is important to have a good marketing plan, like
the The
ASD Advantage™ system. Most houses
are sold on the open market using MLS exposure. Majority
of buyers hire a REALTOR®
to help them in their search and to negotiate the purchase.
But today’s hi-tech- buyers like to be involved
in the process and also search the Internet for suitable
properties. It happens often enough, that a buyer finds
and falls in love with a property that is totally different
than what he initially described to his
REALTOR®
. Therefore it is extremely important that
your house be exposed on Internet, and that the REALTOR®
whom you hire to market your property is comfortable
with Internet marketing and has a good Internet presence
(website).
Street Appeal
The first time your property will be judged is when
the prospective buyers approach your front entrance.
Do not deceive yourself that small defects, like peeling
paint or a crooked step, would not be noticed. Look
at your home from the buyer's shoes. Small defects are
usually easy to fix, and fixing them will usually make
you money.
Front Hall
The first impressions are made in the front hall. Make
sure it is neat, well lit and attractive as possible.
Put away extra coats and footwear. In the winter provide
a rug for wet shoes and boots.
Kitchen and Bathrooms
Kitchen and bathrooms are usually the selling areas
of your home. If your kitchen or bathroom could use
some updating, don’t decide to get them renovated
before getting advice from your REALTOR®.
The goal is to leave the most money in your pocket,
and often a small improvement goes a long way. In general,
it is a good idea to un-clutter and clean the counters
and the fridge door, place attractive towels in the
bathroom, perhaps buy a new, shower curtain and decorative
soaps. Strategically placed potted plants add to the
ambience.
Basement
In the fury of preparing the house for showings it sometimes
happens that the basement becomes cluttered with 'overflow'
items from the upstairs. If possible, it should be neat,
and should provide access to all the important parts
that make the house function – the furnace, electrical
panel, water heater etc.
General appeal and atmosphere
If you don’t feel confident that you can create
the best atmosphere that will make your home irresistible
to the prospective buyers, you should ask your
REALTOR® or an
opinion and advice. Maybe ask a friend of yours that
loves to decorate or surf the Internet for ideas. Making
a house presentable will help you sell your house
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