Get Your Home Ready to Sale!

It seems that as spring roles around people begin to think about putting their home on the market. Regardless 0f the time of year, here are some tips to help you move your home quickly and help bring you top dollar!
Curb appeal. It is the first impression. If they don't like it from the outside, there is a good chance they won't go through the front door. Address your yard, does it need to be treated for weeds, is it green, does it need mowed?? How about the landscaping? Be sure shrubs and trees are trimmed and neat. If the plant is not looking well, remove it. Add some color by adding annuals in flowerbeds or a colorful and healthy planter of flowers near the entrance.
Now, let's step inside. It requires planning to market your home. This is why I tell my clients this is a team effort. Remember, you are competing with many other homes on the market. Remove clutter. This is a good time to clean. Give it away, throw it away, put it in plastic containers and store it. You want your home to be spacious. Do the walls need to be painted? How does the flooring look? Does it need to be cleaned? Does it need to be replaced? Check the bathroom tub area's, does the tile need grouting, or re caulked. Always be sure the kitchen and baths are sparkling clean! Make the beds and pick up clothes and put them away. The homes that have the cleanest and most organized appearance sell faster and for top dollar. Most buyers gravitate towards this type of home. They want to be able to just move in. For those who wish to take your chances and allow for carpeting or decorating allowances, there is a strong possibility you will find your home on the market for a longer period of time and at a greatly reduced price.
Bring in a new pair of eyes to be critical of viewing your home. They will see things you over look because you see it on a daily basis. Be open and receptive to these comments. Stay focused on your goal......selling you home.

Need more info, just let me know. I will be happy to help!

Renae Fulton - Opening Doors for You!
Real Estate Consultant

www.renaefulton.net

First Time Home Buyers Guide

Purchasing a home may be the largest investment of your life! While this may sound a little frightening, the transaction can be simplified and smooth if you find a real estate agent to represent you that you are comfortable working with and is knowledgeable. If your not quite ready, you can shop on line to become familiar with area's and learn about the cost of housing. Most agents will request you have secured financing before the process of showing homes begins. Many times your agent has a good working relationship with local lenders and will be glad to share this information with you should you need direction.
You and your agent should discuss the price range you would like to stay in and what features you are looking for in a home. As your agent schedules showings for you they will begin to recognize what your likes and dislikes are. When a home is located you would like to make an offer on, your agent should provide you valuable information to help you make an informed decision on making an offer and the negotiation process.
The contract will be executed, when both parties sign and agree to the terms of the offer and the buyer provides earnest money. Your agent should have a good understanding of the contract and be able to explain it to you. Always ask questions of you are unsure or uncomfortable.
On occasion multiple offers may be made on a property, the property may not appraise to the offered amount or upon inspection issues, may arise that need to be renegotiated.
Next steps, inspection, appraisal, final walk thru and closing.

Renae Fulton - Opening Doors for You!

Real Estate Consultant

http://www.renaefulton.net/