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THE BIG DECISION HAS BEEN MADE - YOU'VE DECIDED TO SELL YOUR HOUSE. WHAT NOW??
WHAT: What is the first step you need to do to get your house ready for the market? You need to call us now. No foolin' around; no delays; no second cuppa coffee. By calling us immediately, we can save you time and make you money in selling your home. THIS IS THE MOMENT OF TRUTH; ONE OF THE MOST CRITICAL MOMENTS IN YOUR HOME SELLING PROCESS. If you want to realize the highest return on your property, call us immediately at 519-579-4110. It's not just about what your home is worth - it's about what your home could be worth. We know many inexpensive and easy renovations and improvements you can make to your property for a good (and sometimes great) return on your investment. Our trained, eagle eyes can zero in on things you wouldn't consider or notice when appraising your own property. We have toured through thousands of properties in the Kitchener-Waterloo area in our 18-year real estate career and have a sixth sense about what it will take for you to attract qualified buyers so that you can cash in on the highest sale price for your property. We are experts in staging your home for sale. So, call us now and let's set up a time to meet so we can tour through your home. Our Re/Max secretaries, Judie Tait and Janet Bredin, will page us immediately when you call 519-579-4110. We'll set up a convenient time to meet with you and determine what needs to be cleaned, painted, repaired and tossed out. If you were buying your home what would you want to see? We will tell you. Our collective goal is to make your home look great, maximize space and attract as many buyers as possible. WHEN: Contrary to what many people believe, home prices tend to rise or fall because of general demand patterns rather than the time of the year. The real estate market tends to balance out between buyers and sellers year-round. For example, although the demand in the real estate market tends to be higher in the summer because parents want to enroll children in classes at the beginning of the school year, the number of houses available on the market is higher also. HOW: Buyers usually seek the least expensive home in the best neighbourhood they can afford, which means they want a home that fits in the neighbourhood but is not over-improved. Improvements should be made so that the property looks good, but at the same time, is consistent with the neighbourhood. The cost of these improvements also should not exceed what can be made up from the sale. A well-cared for property is more desirable to buyers because if what they can see is maintained, what they can't see has probably also been maintained. Again, we'll steer you in the right direction and make suggestions based on solid expertise and experience. Some of the areas we'll target in Mike and Looey's Eagle-Eyed Tour of Your Home are: EXTERIOR: - Water, mow, weed, & edge lawn regularly. - Trim hedges,prune trees, and tend to flowerbeds regularly. - Mend cracks in walkways, driveway, walls, foundation, and patios. - Patch up or repaint doors and windows with peeling paint. - Clean and align gutters. - Inspect and clean the chimney. - Repair and replace loose or damaged roof shingles. - Repair and repaint loose siding and caulking. - If applicable, keep sidewalks clear of snow and ice. - Keep your garage door closed. - Move RVs or old and beaten up cars elsewhere while the house is on the market. - Be sure your front door area has a warm, "Welcome" feeling! INTERIOR: - Repaint walls or replace carpets with neutral colors. - Fix all cracks, leaks and signs of dampness in the basement or attic. - Fix all cracks, holes or damage to plaster, wallboard, wallpaper, paint, and tiles. - Replace broken or cracked windowpanes, moldings, and other woodwork. - Repair leaky faucets and showerheads. - Clean and remove clutter to make your house appear bigger and brighter. - Rent storage to keep the garage and attic clear. - Remove excess or very large furniture. - Hire a professional cleaning service, once every few weeks while the house is on the market. - Remove as many items from kitchen counters, closets, and attics to make your house seem more spacious. - Make your kitchen and bathroom look as bright and fresh as possible. - Use your nicer guest towels in the bathrooms. - Hang up fresh curtains. - Install new cabinet knobs. - Make sure kitchen and bathrooms are clean and odour free. - Replace burned out light bulbs. - Open drapes and blinds. - Don't let pets wander around the house. - Don't leave dirty dishes in the sink or laundry in the washer or dryer. - Make the beds. - Put on soothing music. - Make a fire in the fireplace on cold days. Haven't called us yet?? Call now - 519-579-4110.
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| Last Updated ( Thursday, 03 January 2008 ) |
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