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Steps to a Positive Showing
You only get one opportunity to make a good impression, so you want to make it count. By following these guidelines, you’ll enhance the attractiveness of your property and reduce the time it takes to generate serious offers.
First Impressions How your property appears from the outside is important. To make a good first impression on a buyer, a clean driveway, a freshly mown lawn or a trimmed hedge will work wonders. Do a critical inspection of the exterior of your property, paying special attention to the condition of your windows, shutters, screens and gutters. One of the first things a buyer will notice is the need for painting. If your property looks like it needs painting, many buyers will form an unfavorable impression. Elsewhere, little things count. Make sure the front door is spotless, including the doorknob, and that the windows gleam.
Cleanliness Counts Once inside your property, one of the key factors that influences its appeal to a buyer is cleanliness. Most important is front hallway, the kitchen and the bathrooms. Do a room-by-room cleaning, and don’t forget any out-of-sight areas because that’s often where a discriminating buyer will look first. The state of the carpets can also be a determining factor. At the very least, have your carpets cleaned, and if they are worn, it’s wise to replace them, or remove them if there is hardwood underneath.
Less is More Clutter makes a poor impression. In closets, cabinets, kitchen countertops and other storage areas like basements, remove anything not needed for daily housekeeping. To make each room in your property look larger, get rid of or donate unnecessary furniture. Walk through your property and think: “Less is more.”
Repairs Make sure everything is in good working order. Dripping faucets, squeaky steps and loose doorknobs can easily create a bad impression and reduce the value of your property. A few hours spent on repairs, whether by yourself or a tradesman, can pay big dividends when an offer is made.
Little Things Count It’s easy to improve the appearance of any room. You may want to replace worn rugs or small pillows, put new towels in the bathroom or brighten up a room with a vase of flowers.
Pull Together Get all the members of your household to pull together when it comes to getting – and keeping – your property ready to view. By getting everyone into the habit of spending a few minutes tidying up every morning for an afternoon showing, you improve your chances considerably.
Lets get together to discuss the condition of you home,
call Sean Feeney at 215-817-8285 or e-mail homesbyseanfeeney@gmail.com
The Benefits of Using a Professional REALTOR®
You’ll experience a wide variety of benefits when you hire a real estate professional. Successfully selling a property is a complicated exercise, and REALTORS® have the experience, resources and contacts to complete your sale quickly and smoothly. Pricing A REALTOR® will help you determine the selling price of your property at a level that accurately reflects its value in current market conditions and will not cost you missed opportunities.
Marketing A REALTOR® will have many useful suggestions on ways to improve the marketability of your property, including cosmetic repairs and other items that will create a favorable impression among buyers. Your property will enjoy a wider exposure among buyers when you use a REALTOR®. In addition to using flyers and organizing open house days, a REALTOR®'s extensive contact list of former clients, newly qualified buyers and other industry professionals can significantly reduce the time your property is on the market.
A REALTOR® will also allow you to tap into a highly productive and extensive industry network, such as a Multiple Listing Service or other industry marketing system.
Advertising your property efficiently is another area where a REALTOR® can play an important role. A REALTOR®’s experience in deciding on the most appropriate type and frequency of advertising for your property can be invaluable. For example, placing too many ads can create the impression that there may be something wrong with the property or that the seller is desperate.
Security is a major consideration when showing your home. By using a REALTOR®, you can rest assured that all showings will be pre-screened and supervised.
Negotiating When negotiating a purchase, most buyers prefer to deal with a middleperson who is objective, unemotional and professional. Buyers will often feel more comfortable with a REALTOR® than with the owner when they want to raise issues that need resolving before making an offer.
Monitoring, Renegotiating, Closing or Settling A REALTOR® will guide you through the minefield of potential problems associated with the appraisal, inspection and financing process, including the often complicated escrow instructions. In addition, your agent can meet and instruct any specialists or tradespeople who may be required for repairs or other issues that need to be completed before closing. When your ready to get your home SOLD contact me, Sean Feeney at 215-817-8285 or e-mail homesbyseanfeeney@gmail.com
Market Analysis Explanation
A Comparative Market Analysis will help to determine the correct selling price of your home. Ultimately, the correct selling price is the highest possible price the market will bear.
A market analysis is divided into three categories:
1. Comparable homes that are currently for sale
2. Comparable homes that were recently sold
3. Comparable homes that failed to sell
Looking at similar homes that are currently offered for sale, we can assess the alternatives that a serious buyer has from which to choose. We can also be sure that we are not under pricing your home.
Looking at similar homes that were sold in the past few months, we can see a clear picture of how the market has valued homes that are comparable to yours. Banks and other lending institutions also analyze these sales to determine how much they can lend to qualified buyers.
Looking at similar homes that failed to sell, we can avoid pricing at a level that would not attract buyers.
A Comparative Market Analysis can be carefully prepared for you by contacting me, Sean Feeney at 215-817-8285 or e-mail homesbyseanfeeney@gmail.com The aim of a market analysis is to achieve the maximum selling price for your home, while being able to sell your home within a relatively short period of time
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