Thinking of selling your home?
Should I work with a real estate agent?
When deciding to sell your home it can be a daunting process. Especially if you have lived in it for a long time. It can be an emotional process that brings no guarantees of buyers or getting the offer you expect. With the right agent you can be sure that your home will be showcased on the MLS and other search engines to ensure the greatest number of buyers. Working with the right real estate agent is the single most important aspect of a successful home sale.
Curb appeal
Does your home have great curb appeal, or does it need a little work? The appearance of your home is going to give buyers their first impression. This can also affect the price point of the home. You want your home to look inviting and friendly. Take a look at Marketing Your Home For Sale for more tips on getting your home ready for sale.
How a real estate agent can help with a CMA and expert advice
The next thing to consider is the location of your home and the current market. Getting a comparative market analysis from your realtor is vital. This will give you access to analytics and other important information that you need when deciding on what price you want to list your home for. The real estate market changes quickly, sometimes weeks and even days can make a difference in home sales and prices. What was happening a few months ago can be outdated information. A real estate agent has access to these daily and weekly changes. The market fluctuates but you don’t have to do all the investigative work on your own.
Working with me you can be sure that I will give you all the tools you need to make an informed decision. I will be able to answer any questions with an in-depth knowledge of the current market and expertise in real estate. I have access to extensive resources to make the transaction as smooth as possible.
Steps to selling your home | Home Sellers
- Gather information on your house and location by getting a professional comparative market analysis. Redfin, and other consumer databases are not updated with the most current analytics. You will need an agent with access to the MLS in order to pull the most up to date report. Once you have this report you can get a better snapshot of where you are.
- Get your home ready for sale. Download my checklist and print a copy of Getting Your Home Ready for Sale. These are two powerful tools that can help you organize all the tasks involved in selling your home. Please note that there is also a download for DIY staging your home. This is a powerful tool to have when wanting to get top dollar. Bunny pillows as I call them, make a home look stylish, yet warm and inviting. They are when the pillow is depressed in the middle making the edges look like ears. (See picture below for reference.)
- Marketing the property is just as important as getting it ready. As your agent I will give your home maximum exposure. Not only will it be listed on the MLS but as a Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices agent your home will be put in ads and have even more exposure than other properties. I also have a high following on Instagram, Pinterest and other social media which will give high exposure to different audiences. Additionally, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices has the largest most distributed local real estate magazine with all listings viewable free of charge.
- Selling and closing the property is the last part yet one of the most important concerns. I will work hard to help you get the best deal possible in a timely manner. I will present and go over all offers weighing the pros and cons of each offer. My closing services are guaranteed to make the closing process as seamless as possible. Closing services include:
- Knowledge in the current market and addressing any and all concerns that you may have.
- Responsive to all inquiries, concerns, questions, and access to any and all reports I have.
- Available to you 24/7 text or chat. I will get the message and return it upon my first available time in the morning. You can call 8am-8pm if you have urgent concerns. Outside those times are available if in an urgent situation.
- Reputable expertise in the field of real estate. I have a lifetime of knowledge and experience in real estate both buying, selling, renting, and investing.
Please see the about me pages for more information on me and don’t forget to check out the events pages for networking, mixers, social, community, and volunteer opportunities. Lastly you can check my classes calendar for online classes on various real estate and marketing topics. These are presented by me.
Here is the picture of the bunny pillows or the common style of staging pillows.
Here is a link to a great blog post on the importance staging.