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Tips on pricing
Realistic pricing achieves the maximum sales price in a reasonable amount of time, with the fewest problems.
The real estate market in your area determines the price buyers are willing to pay.
Your equity or profit desire is not relevant to the market price.
The cost of improvements are usually more then the rate of return. Limit remodeling to cosmetic improvements.
No amount of marketing can make a overpriced house sell.
Fact overpriced homes help sell homes that are priced right.
We will provide you with more information about price strategy and winning negotiation techniques.
Determine the market value
WHEN SELLING ANYTHING THE MOST IMPORTANT SALES TOOL IS THE PRICE.
MARKET VALUE ACHIEVES MAXIMUM PRICE, QUICKLY, WITH THE FEWEST PROBLEMS.
OVER MARKET ACHIEVES LOW OFFERS OR NO OFFERS. DON'T SELL OR DON'T APPRAISE.
BELOW MARKET ACHIEVES A QUICKER THEN AVERAGE SELL, BUT CAN BE COSTLY.
PRICING YOUR HOME CORRECTLY IS TOO IMPORTANT TO LEAVE TO CHANCE. OUR MARKET ANALYSIS CONTAINS THE MOST ACCURATE INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO COMPETITIVELY PRICE YOUR HOME. IT CONSISTS OF FACTUAL INFORMATION ON:
ACTIVE HOMES: YOUR DIRECT COMPETITION.
EXPIRED HOMES: OVERPRICED, POOR CONDITION AND, OR UNREALISTIC TERMS.
SOLD HOMES: REFLECT ACTUAL VALUE AND SHOW WHAT BUYERS ARE WILLING TO PAY. BEAT THE COMPETITION IN PRICE, TERMS AND, OR CONDITION.
Top Condition Brings Top Dollar
EXTERIOR...
MAKE A GOOD FIRST IMPRESSION
With a notepad and pen in hand walk your property. List anything that seems unsatisfactory.
Review your list later and determine what you are willing to repair. Check gutters, downspouts, chimney, roof, exterior walls and windows, railings, steps, fence, decks, porch, driveway, out buildings, etc..
A well cared for exterior, yard, shrubs and clutter free exterior welcomes prospects.
INTERIOR...
CLEAN, UNCLUTTER, PAINT AND REPAIR... WILL PAY YOU FUTURE DIVIDENDS
Make sure the plumbing, electric, furnace, air conditioning and any fixtures and appliances that convey are in proper working condition.
Make room, buyers are looking for storage space unclutter and organize your closets, countertops, attic, garage and basement.
Lighten up, do what is necessary to lighten the appearance of your home. Raise the blinds, open the curtains, turn on the lights and use light colors.
Paint any room that looks shabby.
Let us preview your home and you will receive many more tips on preparing your home.
Remember: top condition brings you top dollar! |