4-Sellers

First, what’s your homes realistic value in today’s market?

Bringing the most money for your home is the goal…

The value of your home will be one of the critical factors that you’ll consider when determining a true competitive list price.
What if you can be comfortable with the time your home will be on the market, your competitive pricing, showing convenience with an agent that speaks the truth. Please contact me for the truth in selling not just listing your home today. Obtain a ‘no obligation’ comparative market analysis by simply advising me of the address and your homes special features.

Overpricing Impacts The Goal To Sell For The Most Money.
Pricing is the most important aspect of marketing your home. If it is not priced right, it will not sell!
Many potential buyers will not even look at the property if they believe it is out of their price range. The buyers who do look are often comparison shopping and looking at your home may convince them to make an offer on another home.
Since an appraisal is required when new financing is involved, it is not good to price a property for more than it’s worth.
Properties left on the market for an extended period of time become worn, causing many agents and buyers to believe that something is wrong. Overpricing will usually dampen other salespersons attitude, making it less likely to be shown. Overpricing also lengthens market time with negative exposure. Overall overpricing the home does not benefit you, the seller; it only serves to waste your time and money. Beware of agents that will overprice your property simply to get it listed.

Seller Plan Of Action;
1. Schedule and complete a Termite Inspection
2. Complete the Transfer Disclosure Form
3. Complete the Seller Questionnaire
4. Improve curb appeal for positive first impression
5. Remove clutter in your home (Read How to Create Space)
6. Secure valuables and medications prior to showing

Create Space;
Don´t Just Show Your Home – Show It Off!
Buyers buy on emotion, not rationale. A motivated seller will do everything possible to promote the home’s strong points.
You must get rid of clutter, clean everything down to the switch plates, and create a ‘neutral’ space that buyers can picture themselves living in. Pack extra clothing not being used in closets and place extra furniture not essential in storage. Take the furthest corner and put something there such as a flowering plant to draw the eye. Make sure window coverings are sheer or are pulled back to bring more light in. Brighter rooms look bigger and more inviting. Scale the furniture to fit the size of the room and don´t block walking pathways having too much furniture will make any room look smaller. Remove most personal photos to de-personalize a room as it also helps to clear up the clutter which overwhelms a small room.

The kitchen is the heart of the home. If the kitchen is dated, update it with new cabinet hardware or if possible paint it. That will give it a more open, clean look. Try not to have the coffee maker, mixer, and toaster etc. all out at the same time or people will think there´s not enough space.

The bathrooms are another very important factor to any home. Shower curtains aren´t always to everyone´s taste, so pull the curtains back to maximize the view of the tub. If your eyes can see all the way to the back of the tub instead of stopping at the shower curtains, the bathroom will appear bigger to buyers. If you don´t have glass shower doors, choose a light-colored or transparent shower curtain to make the room brighter and seem larger. Remove all area rugs to create the illusion of greater space. Remove covers on the toilet seat and rugs.

  • Estimated Sellers Closing Costs;
    Real estate commission 
    ½ of escrow fee 
    Document preparation fee for the Deed
    Documentary transfer tax (55 cents per $500 of consideration, exclusive of the value of any lien or encumbrances attaching to the property at time of sale)
    Any city transfer/conveyance tax (according to the contract)
    Payoff of all loans in seller’s name (or existing loan balance if being assumed by buyer)
    Interest accrued to lender being paid off, statement fees, reconveyance fees and any prepayment penalties
    Termite work (according to contract)
    Home warranty (according to contract)
    Any judgments, tax liens, etc., against the seller
    Tax proration (for any unpaid taxes at the time of transfer of title)
    Any unpaid homeowners association dues if applicable
    Recording charges to clear all documents of record against seller
    Any bonds or assessment (according to contract)
    Any and all delinquent taxes
    Notary fees
    Title insurance premium (Owner’s Policy)