Our Client's Questions - The Home Seller
These are some of the questions our sellers are asking
TIMING
“I really want to sell my home but I’m not sure when I’ll be able to make it happen for the price that I need to purchase my next home. I need to have a good plan so that I’m ready to make my move when the time is just right. When should I start tracking the market and making plans to sell my house?”
Start now. You need to keep informed about the market for homes like yours to make good decisions. We’ll get you reports direct from the MLS real estate listings that Realtors use and you can get regular automated updates on what homes might be competing with yours and what they are selling for. You can see an example here. - then select "Comparative Market Analysis (CMA)".
Planning to make a move? Whether it’s six months or six years you should start now. Whether it will be your first home or your seventh, the sale of a home is a major investment in your financial future, make sure you get every resource available to insure that you make the most profitable sale when the timing is just right. We have advice for home sellers right here or just Ask Us for help and we’ll take the time to learn about your specific situation and help you build a plan just for you.
THE MARKET
“I know I’m going to sell my home some day in the near future and I want to watch my local areas for homes for sale and homes sold that are comparable to mine. What are the best tools and websites to use to track and analyze my local market and understand the market value of my own home?”
We’ll connect you directly into the MLS real estate listings that Realtors use and you’ll get regular automated updates on what homes might be competing with yours. You’ll watch the price changes and see which homes are selling. We can set up a custom market watch web page. You can see an example here or just Ask Us for your search custom website. Then as you get closer to putting your house on the market we’ll produce customized market studies and competitive market analysis to guide your pricing strategy and negotiations when you get an offer on your home. You can see an example here. - then select "Comparative Market Analysis (CMA)".
MAXIUM SALE PRICE
“We are planning to do some decorating and home improvements. IWe want to make sure that Iweget our investment returned when we do sell our home. Can you help me prioritize paint-it, fix-it and my home improvement projects?”
Check out Remodeling magazine's 20th annual "Cost vs. Value Report," created in cooperation with REALTOR® Magazine and see our 6 Rules to Follow for Home Improvement. Invite us over to your place to take a look and hear about your plans. We have tons of great ideas. We’ll help you view your home through the eyes of a buyer and we’ll help you create a prioritized plan of attack and make sure you have a list of resources and vendors for just about any of your projects.
NEW HOME TOWN
“I’m looking for a new view! I expect to sell my home and either relocate in the future or purchase a second home. What’s the best way to research the home markets in new towns and meet up with a qualified real estate consultant that I can trust to assist me with my search.”
One huge piece of advice: Make sure you are working with a qualified Realtor that you can trust to represent your interests in a new home town. You'll want your home selling Realtor and your home buying Realtor to be on the same team. We can hook you up! We work with a nationwide network of professionals. We’ll introduce you to responsible Realtors who are experts in meeting the needs of home buyers that are relocating from other cities then we'll work with them throughout the process to insure you receive great service and great advice.
NEXT THREE YEARS
“I’m dreaming about my dream house and want to be in it in three years. I need some help creating a master plan for my real estate investments. Where do I begin?”
Start by thinking about where you want to be in thirty three years and work back words. The idea is to dream about where and how you will live far into the future and at same time plan for financial profit from your real estate investments along the way. We can help get you there with expert real estate advice, financial advisors and legal resources. We’ll even get you introductions to people like you living the lifestyle you dream about.
Then consider the real estate you currently own. Property condition affects price and speed of the sale. Optimizing physical appearance and preparing in advance for home improvements makes for successful marketing of your home and maximizes the buyer’s perceived value of your home.
Check out Remodeling magazine's 20th annual "Cost vs. Value Report," created in cooperation with REALTOR® Magazine and see our 6 Rules to Follow for Home Improvement. Invite us over to your place to take a look and hear about your plans. We have tons of great ideas. We’ll help you view your home through the eyes of a buyer and we’ll help you create a prioritized plan of attack and make sure you have a list of resources and vendors for just about any of your projects.
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