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Relocation- Moving to a new area?
No matter where in the world you are today or where you may be moving, RE/MAX can help. Contact me to set you up with a great agent anywhere you may be going. An agent is key to getting you valuable information on your new home town.
Visit http://Remax.com for homes anywhere in the world.
Mailto:KarenGentry@remax.net
No matter where in the world you are today or where you may be moving, RE/MAX can help. Contact me to set you up with a great agent anywhere you may be going. An agent is key to getting you valuable information on your new home town.
Visit http://Remax.com for homes anywhere in the world.
Mailto:KarenGentry@remax.net
5 Basic Tips : Sellers
-----Buyers are looking for flexible sellers. Hear them out. You need each other to complete your goals.
-----Outside- Store toys, garbage and equipment in a shed or garage in a neat and organized manner. The first impression of your home is before the buyer gets out of the car. Make sure your yard is clean and groomed. Inside - Get rid of all clutter. Store it away if you have to in an organized manner.
-----Make sure your home smells fresh and clean. You want your home to be inviting.
-----Today's buyers are looking for tidy kitchens, a designated dining area and clean bathrooms.
-----Remember less is more, the less stuff you have out the more space it looks like your home has.
Getting Started - Step by Step : Selling "The Basics of Marketing Your Home" It's about your needs.
1. Select a REALTOR®
2. Discuss and determine your selling needs and desires
3. From the facts, review the current market conditions and past sales, pending and expired. = your competition vs comparable
4. Evaluate your home together and recommend ideas to upgrade or fix any issues.
5. Set the price of your home.
6. Sign the listing agreement.
7. Get your home ready for sale. Pictures taken to market your home.
8. Post your home on MLS, signage in the yard and a lock box.
9. Marketing campaign begins with Internet Advertising, websites, blogs, paper ads, and national exposure. (85% of homes sold over Internet)
10. Potential buyers tour your home.
11. One or more purchase offers may be submitted.
12. Review all offers.
13. Accept offer or counter offer with negotiations
14. Appraisal on home and home inspection
15. Make arrangements to disconnect utilities for settlement date.
16. Settlement, mortgage is paid off and sale proceeds deposited.
17. Congratulations
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What are some reasons to hire a REALTOR?
Selling a home is a complicated financial transaction and one of the most important decisions you will ever make. It is important to have skilled, experience help to smooth out the stressful areas. You need someone you can trust to handle the process. Just as you would trust your doctor to provide answers to your medical needs. REALTORS can answer the big questions:
- How did you come up with this price?
- How does this home compare with the one down the street?
- Is there something wrong with this property?
- How can you help me with financing?
- Who is drawing up the paperwork?
Why take the risk of making a huge financial mistake. REALTORS are licensed professionals trained to handle everything in the real estate business. It is our job to protect the client from any pitfalls. In real estate, errors can be very costly. We are here to protect you in this world of complicated forms. Again, REALTORS get paid when the property closes, so it is vital that they do everything to market and get your home SOLD!
Another important reason: Only 12% of home sales nationwide are completed without an agent.
Selling a home is a complicated financial transaction and one of the most important decisions you will ever make. It is important to have skilled, experience help to smooth out the stressful areas. You need someone you can trust to handle the process. Just as you would trust your doctor to provide answers to your medical needs. REALTORS can answer the big questions:
- How did you come up with this price?
- How does this home compare with the one down the street?
- Is there something wrong with this property?
- How can you help me with financing?
- Who is drawing up the paperwork?
Why take the risk of making a huge financial mistake. REALTORS are licensed professionals trained to handle everything in the real estate business. It is our job to protect the client from any pitfalls. In real estate, errors can be very costly. We are here to protect you in this world of complicated forms. Again, REALTORS get paid when the property closes, so it is vital that they do everything to market and get your home SOLD!
Another important reason: Only 12% of home sales nationwide are completed without an agent.
Sellers - Things to consider in the current buyers market
*Every market is different, what is important to you is what is going on locally in your area.
*Consider having a your home inspected now. You can see any problems now and have choice of getting them fixed now and choosing the repair for the best price or you will be able to tell your future buyer of any problems now.
*Fix any eyesores now, such as peeling paint on the front door or just old junk area that needs to be cleaned up. First impressions are everything.
*By fixing little things now, you are helping yourself in the long run. The most critical time is the first two months your home is listed and considered a new listing.
*Showing a home in a comfortable temperature, with pleasant music and citrus scented cleaning products is ideal.
*Contact me today for a list of tips to help sell your home. Do a few or as many as you desire.
Pricing Choices- Overpricing, Market Value and Underpricing-
Overpricing is a common blunder that many a seller has made either in the hopes of a naive buyer or the "love" vs the real value of their home. It also causes concern for a loan as the buyer may not be able to obtain a loan based on appraisal of the home. Buyers today are not interested in being "fooled" into paying more than a property is worth.
Market Value is always a great choice as it reflects the value of the property.
Underpricing can be an excellent strategy for a seller that must move or plans to list and not review offers until a set time such as a for one week.
*Every market is different, what is important to you is what is going on locally in your area.
*Consider having a your home inspected now. You can see any problems now and have choice of getting them fixed now and choosing the repair for the best price or you will be able to tell your future buyer of any problems now.
*Fix any eyesores now, such as peeling paint on the front door or just old junk area that needs to be cleaned up. First impressions are everything.
*By fixing little things now, you are helping yourself in the long run. The most critical time is the first two months your home is listed and considered a new listing.
*Showing a home in a comfortable temperature, with pleasant music and citrus scented cleaning products is ideal.
*Contact me today for a list of tips to help sell your home. Do a few or as many as you desire.
Pricing Choices- Overpricing, Market Value and Underpricing-
Overpricing is a common blunder that many a seller has made either in the hopes of a naive buyer or the "love" vs the real value of their home. It also causes concern for a loan as the buyer may not be able to obtain a loan based on appraisal of the home. Buyers today are not interested in being "fooled" into paying more than a property is worth.
Market Value is always a great choice as it reflects the value of the property.
Underpricing can be an excellent strategy for a seller that must move or plans to list and not review offers until a set time such as a for one week.
When you are ready to make a move-
Karen Gentry - email contact at : KarenGentry@remax.net or cell 434-996-2410
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Karen Gentry, Licensed REALTOR® in the Commonwealth of Virginia
RE/MAX Excellence 1160 Pepsi Place, Suite 301 Jordan Building Charlottesville,Va 22901
Mobile 434-996-2410 Toll Free 1-800-565-7629 Office 434-979-7629 Fax 434-979-1418
Member of Charlottesville Association of REALTORS®
Email: KarenGentry@remax.net
CharlottesvilleDowntownHound.blogspot.com
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Each RE/MAX office is independently owned and operated.
RE/MAX Excellence 1160 Pepsi Place, Suite 301 Jordan Building Charlottesville,Va 22901
Mobile 434-996-2410 Toll Free 1-800-565-7629 Office 434-979-7629 Fax 434-979-1418
Member of Charlottesville Association of REALTORS®
Email: KarenGentry@remax.net
CharlottesvilleDowntownHound.blogspot.com
Thanks for visiting www.CharlottesvilleBuyHome.com.
Each RE/MAX office is independently owned and operated.