One of the first tips I share with clients who want to prepare their home for sale . . . make your home look like it is ready to welcome the possessions of a new owner!
The following is a list of 5 simple, affordable ways you can up your houses "sell appeal" to attract the greatest number of buyers:
1. Begin at the beginning - THINK CURB APPEAL! You've heard it over and over again, but it certainly is worth repeating. First impressions are formed within eight seconds. . . and they begin with CURB APPEAL! Trim shrubbery, prune, add flowers and mulch. Put a fresh stain or coat of paint on the front door, and make sure that the color is appropriate for the style of the home, as well as compatible with other finishes i.e. roof shingles, siding, brick etc. When in doubt . . . keep it neutral. And if your front door needs replacing . . . replace it!
2. Get rid of the - Seriously! I can't tell you how many homes I walk into and see the "1990's" fruit borders in the kitchen. Strip it! Then paint out the walls in a neutral tone such as creamy yellow or bisque to UPDATE THE LOOK set the stage for the new owners. And speaking of kitchens . . . don't forget to CLEAR THE COUNTERTOPS! It's quick and easy to do, and the benefits are huge. It is less distracting to your buyer, and will also make the room appear larger. And the same sage advice goes for your bathrrooms. Get rid of the floral wallcovering or the paisley border you stenciled years ago . . . Strip and Neutralize!
3. Stay unemotional, stay unemotioinal, and don't forget to STAY UNEMOTIONAL- How you live in a home and prepare it to sell are two totally different things. Remove knick knacks, family photographs, photo albums, your old golfing trophies, etc. Remember, you want them to be able to visualize THEIR trophies and family photographs on that wall! And definitely put your 'collections' away.
4. Empty and Rearrange - If a prospective buyer is even halfway serious about your house, know that they will open EVERY closet and drawer to get a 'feel' for how their things will fit. If your things are 'stacked up . . . and shoved in', this will send up a big RED FLAG, especially for women, and could be cause for them to walk away. And remember, DON'T forget the linen closet!
5. Do Spring cleaning - no matter what time of the year it is! Put your "buyers eyes" and Nose on . . . people buy what they both see, and smell! Every house, if it has been lived in at all, will have a few scuff marks, dings and dents as well as odors. Identify these negatives BEFORE your buyer does . . . and eliminate them.
Remember, you're upping your houses "sell appeal" by sending your buyers the message . . . "if you want to buy a nice house . . . your search is over . . . ours is ready to become yours!"
Real estate its easier, in marketing field.
Real Estate Marketing is more complex than ever. There's so much to learn and so little time to do it. And the process is made longer because there are few credible sites that provide the information in an affordable and straightforward manner. The real estate strategy also needs to utilize both online and offline methods of advertising.
Here you'll find information about some of the best Real Estate Marketing Products and Services available on the Internet today! So, take your time, explore and discover the business building secrets in store for you! Also, please be sure to sign up for my FREE Newsletter! It contains lots of tips, tools, strategies and resources to boost your listings, sales closings prospects and leads.
Key to the success of your marketing strategy is "baiting" the potential client with pertinent information that they are seeking. Online you can capture your leads by supplying them with information on buying or selling their house, finding the value of their property, or giving them a report on what to do to prepare their property for sale. This is supplied in downloadable form after they give you their contact information.
Everything in your real estate marketing plan should be centered around the prospect. You must build confidence that you can aid them with their wants and desires. You have to show them that you can do this quickly and with the least amount of hassle on their part. The process has to be simple and easy for them to accomplish.
Agency can be a confusing subject for both consumers and real estate practitioners. Basically, there are three types of agents – the seller’s agent (or listing agent), the buyer’s agent and an agent who represents both seller and buyer (called a dual agent). The agent represents the client (the principal) in transactions involving third parties. California law requires licensed real estate agents to present an agency disclosure form to all potential clients.
The Advantages of Purchasing a Home after Bankruptcy
by: Liz Roberts
Planning on purchasing a new home after a bankruptcy? Today, more lending companies are catering to individuals who have a bad credit history or even those who have just survived a bankruptcy. Bad credit mortgage loans or sub prime loans give these individuals a chance to move on with their lives. So if you’re ready to take on a new responsibility, then go ahead. There’s no reason why your plans should be hindered. In fact, acquiring a home loan after bankruptcy does have its advantages. Let’s take a look at these advantages.
Boost Your Credit
Just because you’ve had bad credit problems in the past mean you can never change your credit worthiness. Bankruptcy does not have to be the end of the road. You can always start anew by getting a home loan after your bankruptcy has been discharged. Yes, it is very possible to boost your credit even after bankruptcy.
Since the only way to increase your credit score is to show that you are a good payer, obtaining a mortgage loan gives you a chance to achieve this. All your financial transactions are reported to the major credit bureaus so you can be assured that making timely payments will have a positive result on your credit. By submitting your monthly payments for your mortgage loan in time and without any miss, you will be able to rebuild your damaged credit reputation.
Build Up Your Home Equity
Renting a home also involves monthly fees. Most homes or apartments for rent are costly especially if you look for ones located in respectable communities or villages. If you have a large family, you may be renting a larger apartment with a more expensive monthly rate. Your tenant collects your monthly rent and that’s about it. But if you will purchase a home and apply for a mortgage loan, it’ll be like saving your money for the future.
By purchasing your own home and obtaining a mortgage loan, your monthly fees will not be vain. The money you pay for your mortgage loan is in fact an investment. After 15 or 30 years, you can proudly say that you are the sole owner of your home without paying monthly bills. And there’s more to that. The value of a home increases over time, so once you’re done with your mortgage, you can even sell your home for a higher price.
Obtain a Home Equity Loan
Having your own home gives you the option to apply for a home equity loan. A home equity loan will enable you to get cash that is within the value of your home. Once approved, you can withdraw money from your home equity loan at any time during the duration of your loan’s term. You can use this cash in starting up a business or to help you when emergencies arise. You may also use the money from your home equity loan to pay debts that you may have with other creditors.
Liz Roberts is a loan consultant with NewHorizon Finance and has been providing consumers and business owners with home loans financing since 1989. For years she has helped people with home loan problems especially pertaining to home mortgage loans and bad credit home loans.
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