"Many consumers consider selling their home directly but eventually turn to REALTORS®. Smart home sellers realize they need the expertise in pricing their home, making connections with REALTORS® working with buyers, arranging and staffing open houses, and coordinating with other professionals in the sales process."
- National Association of Realtors Website (NAR)
We'd like to share the following Web page from NAR, aiming to educate the home sellers and buyers on the true value and befits of working with a Realtor. On the high level:
"REALTORS® Are Experts"
"REALTORS® Are Part of the Community"
"REALTORS® Protect You"
Click here
http://www.realtor.org/home_buyers_and_sellers/why_use.html to learn more!
It's also very important to realize that not all real estate agents are the same...we're not a commodity! Some work part time, some run their business like the CEO of a Fortune 500 company, and some--to be quite frank--are out for themselves and thus don't serve the best interests of their clients.
With that in mind, choose a REALTOR® that aligns with your goals and ideals, and someone you have a good connection with. As much as the Internet wants you to believe the home buying and selling process is in-personal, I'm here to tell you that couldn't be any farther from the truth. There several steps and processes involved in a successful real estate transaction, those of which will save you precious time and money if you choose the right real estate agent.
Sunday, June 22, 2008
How to Obtain Top Dollar for Your Home!
If you are considering selling your home, you are probably asking yourself questions like:
* Should I replace the tile counters in the bathroom with granite?
* Does the wallpaper make the house look dated?
* Is the cost of installing new kitchen cabinets worth the expense?
* Do I need to put on a new the roof or can I just have it inspected and replace the deteriorated areas?
* Is it necessary to paint all the interior walls, or would touching-up the obvious areas work just as well?
* Would installing new carpets and/or refinishing the wood floors be worth the expense?
* Should I have the house painted before putting it on the market, or use that as a bargaining point in negotiating the sale?
These are all outstanding questions. And none of them has an easy yes or no answer. Your home is unique, as is the neighborhood you live in.
Part of The Davidson Team's expertise is helping sellers prepare their homes with the right improvements that bring in top dollar. We would be happy to stop by and do a simple walk-through to point out areas to focus on to improve your house's market value, as well as what projects will not likely give you a good return on your money or time.
There is no charge for our service. Our goal is to be the neighborhood expert. The more neighbors we talk to and the more familiar we become with the homes in our community, the better level of service we can offer to families moving into our area.
If you are interested in having us do a free walk-through to get your house market-ready or simply have questions you'd like answered, please contact us today!
* Should I replace the tile counters in the bathroom with granite?
* Does the wallpaper make the house look dated?
* Is the cost of installing new kitchen cabinets worth the expense?
* Do I need to put on a new the roof or can I just have it inspected and replace the deteriorated areas?
* Is it necessary to paint all the interior walls, or would touching-up the obvious areas work just as well?
* Would installing new carpets and/or refinishing the wood floors be worth the expense?
* Should I have the house painted before putting it on the market, or use that as a bargaining point in negotiating the sale?
These are all outstanding questions. And none of them has an easy yes or no answer. Your home is unique, as is the neighborhood you live in.
Part of The Davidson Team's expertise is helping sellers prepare their homes with the right improvements that bring in top dollar. We would be happy to stop by and do a simple walk-through to point out areas to focus on to improve your house's market value, as well as what projects will not likely give you a good return on your money or time.
There is no charge for our service. Our goal is to be the neighborhood expert. The more neighbors we talk to and the more familiar we become with the homes in our community, the better level of service we can offer to families moving into our area.
If you are interested in having us do a free walk-through to get your house market-ready or simply have questions you'd like answered, please contact us today!
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