When should I sell my home? Your answer to this question might be right now! If you have taken a job in another city or made an offer on a new home, or had an addition to your family, selling your home fast might be the most important goal you have. Most people, however, have some flexibility when they sell their home. Let us take a closer look at the most important factors that can go into this decision.
There are many television shows today that focus on home staging. If you have not watched any, do yourself a favor and tune in. They all say the same thing: do not even consider putting your house on the market until you have taken a close look at its condition. Experienced sales people know that you only have one shot at impressing potential buyers, so take some time to prepare your home for showings. You will be rewarded with a faster sale and a higher offer.
You may have lived in your home for many years. The location factors that you considered when making your purchase decision may not apply to today’s buyers. The task is to identify the current positive aspects of your home’s location and market them aggressively. When it comes to positive locations, people’s different attitudes and preferences will determine if a location is a “good” one.
Buying a home without the representation of a Real Estate agent may save you some money - But be sure you know your way around a real estate transaction, or you could get yourself into trouble.
Step 1: Decide whether you know enough about the home Buying process to represent yourself. Are you familiar with the laws concerning the transfer of Real Estate? Can you protect yourself against responsibility and liability if something goes wrong?
Step 2: Ask yourself if you are willing to discuss money and negotiate the offer directly with the Seller - or if dealing with the Seller makes you uneasy.
Step 3: Determine whether you're comfortable dealing with the processes of setting up and evaluating Home Inspections, finding a Lender on your own, arranging for the Title Transfer, and other tasks a Real Estate Agent would ordinarily handle.
Step 4: Decide whether you can deal with the added stress of Buying without representation and whether it's worth the money you can save by representing yourself.
The Home Buying Process is never easy! Buying Real Estate without the proper representation can often result in many discrepancies which may cause great losses to you, the Buyer.
So by hiring a knowledgable Real Estate Agent with the right Negotiating Skills that represents your Best Interests will be sure to benefit you in the long run giving you the right home, in the right location, at the right price.
The Susan Lancaster Team will be sure to represent your best interests through the entire Home Buying and/or Home Selling Process. The team has over 50 years Sales and Negotiating experience which will save you both time and money.
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