Enjoy this new video of my listing at 2053 Union Mills Road in Troy, Virginia.
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Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Friday, November 8, 2013
information about listing your home from Movement Mortgage
| 1. Choose the right real estate agent.
It’s important to hire a professional that knows just how to showcase
your home to its best advantage. Get referrals from friends and family,
and set up interviews with agents you think you can work best with. Be
sure to ask about MLS listings, setting up mobile advertising, and open
houses. You’ll be working closely with the agent and relying on them to
help you set pricing and draw up your contract; don’t just take the
first person that comes along.
The right agent will even be able to assist you with the other tips on this list. Remember, real estate agents are experts at buying and selling homes, and they are on your side: They want you to sell your home quickly and for a great price, because, after all, that is their business. 2. Create an amazing first impression. This means cleaning, clearing, and de-cluttering. Your home needs to be almost a blank canvas upon which the buyers can project themselves and their possessions. Strive to make your home look as much like a model home as you can. From the driveway to the basement, your property needs to be neat and tidy, personal items should be stowed away, rooms should be bright and cheerful, and you should do all you can to make each space look large and inviting. 3. Make some minor tweaks. If your home needs a little help to look its best, select quick and inexpensive updates that will give you the most bang for your buck. A coat of neutral paint, professionally cleaned carpets, and a new dishwasher or even new drawer pulls can make a huge difference to a buyer on the fence. 4. Get a home inspection. This one is a bit unusual, but it could save you some heartache in the end. Your buyers will almost certainly insist on an inspection, so instead of getting blindsided by dry rot in support-bearing beams or electricity that’s not up to code, you can know what’s coming, choose what you wish to address, and price accordingly. While many factors are on the side of the seller in today’s market — including low inventories in many desirable neighborhoods and slowly rising mortgage interest rates — it’s still in your best interest to put some effort into getting your home into the best shape for showings that you possibly can. |
Thursday, October 24, 2013
open house inspiration
I am sitting at an open house
on this rainy Sunday and thought I would write some suggestions for
people hosting open houses, enjoy!
-Offer food! In the summer have a BBQ, bake some cookies, etc... I have done this many times and while it doesn't get the public to come to an open house, it does make them remember it. This is a good way to lure real estate agents to an open house! Offer them lunch to come take a look when you first list your home, this will help you get their feedback on the property and the price.
-Invite your neighbors, they are generally curious and they will provide good word of mouth to potential buyers. Leave a flyer on their front porch or in their mailbox with the date and time and a personal note asking them to stop by.
-Advertise your open house online as much as you can. Your agent will put it on Craigslist and in the MLS, but think beyond that, twitter, facebook and other social media sites are free and reach your local community.
-Think outside the box: pick an unusual time like in the evening to show off the sunset from your deck or have a happy hour and offer wine. Trying something different might bring out a group of people that wouldn't normally come to a Sunday morning open house.
In addition to the above ideas it is always important to make sure that your home is as clean as it can be for your open house so that buyers see the house and not your belongings. It is also important that you let your Realtor host an open house for you, potential buyers tend to be more honest and ask better questions without a homeowner present.
Happy Sunday!
-Offer food! In the summer have a BBQ, bake some cookies, etc... I have done this many times and while it doesn't get the public to come to an open house, it does make them remember it. This is a good way to lure real estate agents to an open house! Offer them lunch to come take a look when you first list your home, this will help you get their feedback on the property and the price.
-Invite your neighbors, they are generally curious and they will provide good word of mouth to potential buyers. Leave a flyer on their front porch or in their mailbox with the date and time and a personal note asking them to stop by.
-Advertise your open house online as much as you can. Your agent will put it on Craigslist and in the MLS, but think beyond that, twitter, facebook and other social media sites are free and reach your local community.
-Think outside the box: pick an unusual time like in the evening to show off the sunset from your deck or have a happy hour and offer wine. Trying something different might bring out a group of people that wouldn't normally come to a Sunday morning open house.
In addition to the above ideas it is always important to make sure that your home is as clean as it can be for your open house so that buyers see the house and not your belongings. It is also important that you let your Realtor host an open house for you, potential buyers tend to be more honest and ask better questions without a homeowner present.
Happy Sunday!
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