Mistake #1 — Pricing Your Property Too High Every seller obviously wants to get the most money for his or her product. Ironically, the best way to do this is NOT to list your product at an excessively high price! A high listing price will cause some prospective buyers to lose interest before even seeing your property. Also, it may lead other buyers to expect more than what you have to offer. As a result,...
When pricing your home, you may consider the price you originally paid, add a substantial markup and presume you’re done. This would be a grave mistake; one that could wind up costing you thousands or end in no sale at all. In order to price your home to sell there are many things that should be considered: Obtain A Few CMA’s (Comparative Market Analysis): When interviewing agents, you should obtain...
1. Make an Impression Prospective buyers make up their minds about your house even before they get out of the car. To ensure they have the right idea, clean up your yard, rake the leaves, shovel the snow, and sweep driveways and porches. Get out the rags and cleanser and spend 30 minutes scouring your front door, porch, railings and steps. Then tuck away all your recycling cans and bins at the back of...
Access to MLS: Realtors have access to the Multiple Listing Service (MLS), which is a database of all the properties for sale in a given area. This allows them to see all the available homes on the market and find the best match for their clients. Expertise: Realtors are experts in the real estate market and are trained to negotiate on behalf of their clients. They can help you get the best price for...