Home Appraisal Estimate - 2 Great Money Saving Tips
The main purpose of advertising is not to directly sell your home. If you have been selling homes for a long period of time you know that a small percentage of people buy the home they originally called on.
We were forced to gradually lower our asking price until finally we had our asking price at $430,000. In March we breathed a sigh of relief as the home finally went under contract at this price.
The second thing to know is you should focus on what is in the picture. Don't just start clicking away. Take a look at what you will be shooting. Is there any clutter? Could anything be added that would make it look better? Prepare the room to make the best impression.
There is never such a thing as having your home too clean. Buyers will more than likely be looking at many homes, including new-construction properties. To make a good impression, dust, wash, wax or polish everything. Do your "Spring Cleaning" even in the winter! Every room should shine including the windows, door knobs and fixtures. Have a professional team if you don't have time to coordinate every detail.
Know the market - before you can purchase a home you need to know a little about the real estate market. Have your Realtor send you homes for sale, under contract and recently sold properties in the neighborhoods you like. This will help you understand the market.
After the repairs were done, the home sat on the market for months. The St. George real estate market had ground to a halt during the time we were working on the home. We ended up having to make about $9,000 in mortgage payments while we anxiously waited for the home to sell.
Alas, four months later, my home was -- literally -- hundreds of pounds lighter and my dream of moving to Vancouver Island stronger than ever. My realtor was flabbergasted at my de-cluttering efforts and rewarded me with an introduction to a homestager who would 'dress' my home for sale websites. The homestager whirled through my place, leaving a trail of orange sticky notes tagging items that needed to be removed and suggestions for me to tackle -- from painting the pink and blue bedrooms back to white, moving furniture, taking down all artwork (which she later put back up but in different places), purchasing new bedding, towels, soap dispensers, lighting, etc. The total investment was $2500 and the end result was stunning.
Two: Get It in Shape: Preinspections and Repairs. Before putting your house on the market you should investigate and deal with your house's repair needs so buyers won't either be turned off or be able to negotiate you into a corner. This chapter discusses inspecting your self and hiring a professional to inspect for you. It then address considerations of what to fix and what not to. A small blurb on disclosure laws is also included.
