The easiest way to maintain and improve your home's value is consistent maintenance and repair. Keeping up with seasonal issues like inspecting your roof for weather damage in the spring or cleaning gutters and downspouts in the fall keeps the time you have to spend on these tasks at a minimum. When you're thinking about the value of your home, also keep these things in mind:
__ Overall condition of your property. In addition to the above tasks, inspect your property regularly and maintain a clean home. With the pace of life getting faster, many people just don't have the time to "fix up" a new home. They want a home they can move into easily. Keeping up with maintenance and small repairs also allows you more time to enjoy your property.
__ Bedrooms and bathrooms. How many are there? Have they been remodeled or updated?
__ Outdoor area. How big is the yard? Is there a deck or patio?
__ Garage. 1, 2 or 3 cars?
__ Kitchen. How up-to-date is it? Has it been remodeled?
__ Is there a family room? How big is it?
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Sunday, December 30, 2007
Richmond Virginia Real Estate - If the price of your home is too high!
If the price of your home is too high, several things could happen:
Limits buyers . Potential buyers may not view your home, because it would be out of their buying range.
Limits showings . Other salespeople may be less reluctant to view your home.
Used as leverage . Other realtors may use this home to sell against homes that are better priced.
Extended stay on the market . When a home is on the market too long, it may be perceived as defective. Buyers may wonder, "what's wrong," or "why hasn't this sold?"
Lower price . An overpriced home, still on the market beyond the average selling time, could lead a lower selling price. To sell it, you will have to reduce the price, sometimes, several times. In the end, you'll probably get less than if it had been properly priced at the start.
Wasted time and energy . A bank appraisal is most often required to finance a home.
Realtors have known it for years - Well-kept homes, properly priced in the beginning always get you the fast sale for the best price! And that's why you need a professional to assist you in the selling of your home.
CONTACT ME for assistance with RICHMOND REAL ESTATE
Mohamed Mekhimar , Realtor®, Accredited Buyers Representative , RE/MAX Commonwealth, mekhimar@remax.net, (804) 243-0605 Cell, (804) 288-5000 Office, (804) 288-8989 Fax, http://www.richmondvahomes4sale.com/, Licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia
Limits buyers . Potential buyers may not view your home, because it would be out of their buying range.
Limits showings . Other salespeople may be less reluctant to view your home.
Used as leverage . Other realtors may use this home to sell against homes that are better priced.
Extended stay on the market . When a home is on the market too long, it may be perceived as defective. Buyers may wonder, "what's wrong," or "why hasn't this sold?"
Lower price . An overpriced home, still on the market beyond the average selling time, could lead a lower selling price. To sell it, you will have to reduce the price, sometimes, several times. In the end, you'll probably get less than if it had been properly priced at the start.
Wasted time and energy . A bank appraisal is most often required to finance a home.
Realtors have known it for years - Well-kept homes, properly priced in the beginning always get you the fast sale for the best price! And that's why you need a professional to assist you in the selling of your home.
CONTACT ME for assistance with RICHMOND REAL ESTATE
Mohamed Mekhimar , Realtor®, Accredited Buyers Representative , RE/MAX Commonwealth, mekhimar@remax.net, (804) 243-0605 Cell, (804) 288-5000 Office, (804) 288-8989 Fax, http://www.richmondvahomes4sale.com/, Licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia
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