Tuesday, April 07, 2009
Homes that sell QUICK
I get asked nearly every day, "Is anyone buying homes in this economy?" And the answer is, "YES!"
Every buyer wants a deal and every seller wants top dollar. There are very important keys to both sides of that equation. On the "deal" side it's important to have an experienced realtor who is a savvy negotiator. Today's topic however, is about selling. On the "top dollar" side it's critical to have a home that shows well, is spotlessly clean, staged beautifully to maximize space and priced right.
One of my listings sold for full price last week after only a few days on the market. All of the above came into play and the stars were in alignment for one lucky new homeowner! The seller had been 1.) Diligent about maintaining the home, addressing repair items immediately over the course of the seven years they'd owned it and 2.) Pre-pared their home for sale by de-cluttering rooms and closets and packing up unnecessary items so that their home would be welcoming and spacious.
This particular experience was a classic example of "show" condition and perfect pricing! It did not require high-end furnishings for staging or a team of experts from HGTV. It was simply clean, uncluttered and neatly furnished. The buyers got a great home, move-in-ready and the sellers got a quick sale at full asking price!
For more tips on preparing your home for sale, look here: http://www.kaypratt.com/sellhome2.html
Every buyer wants a deal and every seller wants top dollar. There are very important keys to both sides of that equation. On the "deal" side it's important to have an experienced realtor who is a savvy negotiator. Today's topic however, is about selling. On the "top dollar" side it's critical to have a home that shows well, is spotlessly clean, staged beautifully to maximize space and priced right.
One of my listings sold for full price last week after only a few days on the market. All of the above came into play and the stars were in alignment for one lucky new homeowner! The seller had been 1.) Diligent about maintaining the home, addressing repair items immediately over the course of the seven years they'd owned it and 2.) Pre-pared their home for sale by de-cluttering rooms and closets and packing up unnecessary items so that their home would be welcoming and spacious.
This particular experience was a classic example of "show" condition and perfect pricing! It did not require high-end furnishings for staging or a team of experts from HGTV. It was simply clean, uncluttered and neatly furnished. The buyers got a great home, move-in-ready and the sellers got a quick sale at full asking price!
For more tips on preparing your home for sale, look here: http://www.kaypratt.com/sellhome2.html
Labels: real estate, sell homes fast, show homes
