Saturday, November 28, 2009

Standing Out in a Sea of Many



In these tumultuous economic times, many sellers or potential sellers might be a little discouraged about the likelihood of selling their home or cabin. There are many buyers out there ready to buy, the rest is up to you and your Realtor.

Standing out in a sea of many is the way to make the sale happen. Wondering how to do just that? Pricing is the most important factor right now. Sellers must be realistic about the market and be priced competitively. Next, make sure your property shines! It can be as easy as clearing clutter and touch up paint. Be ready for your agent to take pictures of your property. Clean up the counters, touch up scuff marks on the walls and trim, remove extra furnishings that could crowd the rooms. Working with your agent to make sure the pictures posted on line are the best of the best in your home or cabin can help your home be listed on the buyer's "Must See list." So many buyers are researching properties on line and will disregard viewing a home based on how it feels in pictures.

When preparing for showings, the simple things matter. Cleanliness counts! Dust, paint, scrub and organize. Buyers will look everywhere to make sure they have room for all of their belongings. Boxing up things you use once in a while to make more room in the kitchen cabinets, and linen closets are easy fixes. Have you been wanting to change out a light fixture,ceiling fan or cabinet hardware? No time like the present. Buyers are looking for a move in ready home. Small changes can make a big difference in the appearance of your home or cabin and will help your property stand out. One of the Homewaters agents can help you figure out where to start, or can assist you in finding a handyman to make those small changes.

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