| So, you're thinking about selling your home?
Q. Because you are a "Buying Specialist", does that mean you don't work with Sellers? Can I hire you to sell my home?
A. Yes, I do work with sellers as well.
I classify myself as a Buying Specialist because I really enjoy 'hunting down' the perfect property for my clients, but I am a fully licenced and qualifed Realtor in both areas. In fact, if you read my biography you will see that prior to becoming a Realtor I graduated in Marketing. I know how to market your home in its best light giving you the fastest sale, least hassle and best price.
Q. With so many Realtors to choose from, how do you know who is the best fit for you?
Selling your home is one of the most important decisions you will make in your life. Your home is likely your largest asset - this may be the biggest financial move you've ever made, one that requires significant thought and strategy.
A. My client relationships are built on a foundation of respect and mutual goals.
Countless questions are unearthed during the process. How much is it really worth? How long will it take to sell in the current real estate market? How do you handle buyers making undesirable offers?
It is my job to guide you through this complicated process, from beginning to end. I want you to get the maximum value for your home, within your own time frame.
Here are a few of the special considerations I can help with...
Buy or sell first? Be clear.
This can be a tricky question. After all, if you find a purchaser for your existing home before you've found a new home, you may find yourself living out of a suitcase if convenient closing dates cannot be negotiated. On the other hand, if you find your dream home before you've sold your old one, you may be faced with having to finance both homes and shoulder the extra debt until you sell.
So how do you manage? It can be quite simple. Do your homework and have a good idea about the neighbourhood and type of home you're looking for. Do an honest evaluation of your family's needs and budget.
We will start your new home search as soon as your existing home hits the market.
If you've found a home before you've sold your existing one, an option is to use a condition called "sale of your existing home" on your offer, but beware is a difficult condition for many vendors to agree upon and you may find that you have to forgo your price negotiating power. Also, purchasing a home before you sell could be a risky strategy if you're counting on the proceeds from the sale.
If you're lucky enough to find a purchaser before you've found your next home, we can also use a condition when you sign the agreement. There is still a risk that you may feel rushed to make a new purchase, but as a buyer with a "sold house" you will be in a better position to negotiate price.
It all comes down to $$ Money $$
The competitive nature of the current real estate market means that over-pricing by a few thousand dollars could make the difference between your home selling quickly or not selling at all.
Overpricing your home might mean minimized offers, fewer showings, fewer agent responses, limited financing, limited buyers qualified for your type of home, or a smaller net price. Avoid these outcomes by setting the price of your home at its market value when you first list on the market.
Contact me I'll help you price your home competitively to attract qualified buyers. The first step I'll take is to generate a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) report, which will show you a range of prices being paid for homes in your area.
Visit my short online Home Evaluation form that will give you an initial idea of your home's market value.
Make Your House More "Sellable"
While we all believe that our home is our castle, our personal tastes may not appeal to everyone. I will work with you to provide you with an impartial analysis of your home - how it relates to other "competing" homes on the local real estate market and how your home reflects current design and style trends. I'll also closely evaluate the general condition and upkeep of your property.
 Is "Staging" for you?
Staging is the process of making your home visually appealing to a broad range of people in the desired target market. I have many home stagers to refer you to if that is something we decide upon. Staging can be somewhat costly, but is proven to dramatically increase the percieved value and speed of the sale.
If Staging isn't the right option for you, at the very least be prepared to spend some cash if necessary to do some minor upgrades and repairs. If your home looks like it needs a lot of work you will either recieve no offers or undesirably low offers. I'll work with you to position your home on the market so that the selling process will take place as expeditiously as possible.
I work with my sellers to market their much loved homes in their most positive light, allowing the home to sell for top dollar. In addition to this I provide my clients their choice of a complimentary 3 hour pre-sell cleaning* , organizing of their home, a move out clean or a move in clean; whichever is most suitable. You have enough to worry about. (*ask for details)
Use my Professional Marketing Skills to Sell Your Home!
I will work with you to develop a unique marketing program, catered specifically to your needs and goals. This begins with my Automated Internet Marketing System - Online Presence: 24 hours a day! This system allows me to respond immediately and directly to every prospective buyer. On my website, buyers can get information immediately about your home. They can access my site any time and view your property listing!
Through my Personal Home Search, your listing will be sent to every prospective buyer in my database, where your home meets their personal criteria. I will continue to e-mail it to prospective buyers as long as your home is on the market.
As soon as you list your home with me, I will enter your listing in the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) database. Other agents can immediately access your property information by computer.
Remember, I will be working with you every step of the way to ensure you get the highest possible price for your home in the shortest period of time.
Contact me for a complete list and tailored calendar of scheduled marketing activities for your home!
Do you have PETS?
A Pet Friendly Realtor will 'retrieve' you the best possible price on the sale of your home. Homes with pets often sell for less than what is being asked simply due to the fact that the presence of pets creates a perceived lower value of the home.
Everyone loves a dog- except that perfect buyer for your home!
Sure, you love your dog, but unfortunatly that doesn't mean everyone else does. There are those with allergies, bad past experiences, negative associations, and some that just plain don't enjoy our furry companions.
Don't risk turning off a buyer who is ready and qualified to buy, just because you didnt take those extra steps to remove the unwanted doggy items throughout the house. Even if someone says they like dogs, they may be subconsciously subtracting dollar-signs from their potential offer. Its up to you as the seller to do everything you can to make your home shine if you want to recieve the best possible price and quickest sale. I can provide you with the tips and resources to make this happen with little hassle.
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