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Attention To Details Helps Homeowners Sell Fast In A Buyers
Market
by W. Troy Swezey
Your boss has
just given you the career opportunity of a lifetime, but the job is in another
state.
Soon you discover that moving your family to another city may
be one of life’s hardest tasks. The thought of leaving behind old friends
and schools for a strange town can be frightening. The biggest challenge of
all, however, it to preserve the equity in your housing investment so you will
be able to purchase a similar home in the new location.
Not to worry.
Even in these uncertain times homeowners can sell at very satisfactory prices
in a reasonable period of time. The secret? Pay attention to details, utilize
marketing savvy and price the home to sell quickly.
The following tips
can help you get that “sold” sign up fast.
SELECT A SAVVY
REAL ESTATE AGENT…one with a successful track record in your neighborhood,
backed by resources that extend into outside housing markets. Make sure the
agent prepares an effective listing of your property –on that outlines all
the features that make your home unique. Also, it’s smart to prepare a
separate fact sheet that can be distributed freely to all interested buyers. In
soft time, offering the agent a bonus if the house sells within 60 days can
work to the homeowner’s advantage.
OFFER THE RIGHT PRICE. Start
with a price that is reasonable for your neighborhood and the size of your
home. Comparing the price of your home with similar nearby listings is an easy
way to be sure you are offering the right price. Comparing the opinions of two
independent appraisers will also help you avoid over-pricing.
PAY PART
OF THE CLOSING COSTS…usually 3 to 5 percent of the loan amount. This will
attract those first-time buyers who are short on cash for down-payment and
closing costs. Offering to turn over personal property such as washing machines
and dryers, refrigerators and flower boxes can also attract buyers looking for
the best deal.
ACCEPT CONTINGENCY AGREEMENTS. Make your sale
contingent upon the sale of the buyer’s home. This takes away buyers’
fears of juggling two properties and mortgages at the same time.
TAKE
ADVANTAGE OF THE CORPORATE RELOCATION TRADE. Be sure that your broker is
connected to a relocation network – one capable of brining in buyers from
distant places. And, of course, try to get your employer to provide you with
relocation assistance, too.
MAKE YOUR HOME STAND OUT. Fresh paint and
flowers can go a long way in impressing buyers. Tend to such details as moving
the lawn, fixing stubborn door knobs and sliding doors, and straightening up
the basement. Remember, your home’s appearance on the day it’s shown
can make or break a sale.
The bottom line is that sellers should take
the time to make their home as attractive as possible. Compiling helpful tips
for the buyer about school districts, utility bills and directions to the
nearest shopping mall can go a long way in selling your house quickly.
With a little work and an active real estate agent, chances are good that your
house will sell fast in today’s buyer’s market.
W. Troy Swezey is the author of “ATTENTION TO DETAILS
HELPS HOMEOWNERS SELL FAST IN A BUYERS MARKET." As a Realtor at Century 21 Paul
& Associates, he has helped many individuals with their real estate needs.
Visit his web site to download his free e-book, “REAL ESTATE SECRETS
EXPOSED.” www.TroyIsMyRealtor.com or mail to: TroyC21@usa.net
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