PRICE IT RIGHT – Set a price at the lower end of your property’s realistic price range. PREPARE FOR VISITORS – Get your house market ready at least two weeks before you begin showing it. BE FLEXIBLE ABOUT SHOWINGS – It’s often disruptive to have a house ready to show at the spur of the moment. But the more amenable you can be about letting people see your home – the sooner you’ll find a buyer, ANTICIPATE THE OFFERS – Decide in advance what price and terms you’ll find acceptable. DON’T REFUSE TO DROP THE PRICE – If your home has been on the market for more than 30 days without an offer you should be prepared to at least consider lowering your asking price. … [Read more...]
Digital Upgrades to Help you Sell
Digital Upgrades to help you sell – In our latest addition of “Insights on Real Estate” it describes technologies that can make your home more attractive to prospective buyers. Experts say these digital upgrades could give you a leg up on other sellers. Smart door bells – These door bells are equipped with microphones or cameras that are activated when someone approaches the door or rings the bell. With the use of your smartphone you can hear or see who is at the door. And respond to them – even if you’re not home! Smart locks – These locks can be opened with a tap of your phone. Or just close proximity to the door via a Bluetooth connection. They are convenient and eliminate the need to pass out extra keys to house guests or regular house workers such as cleaning services or contractors. Smart lighting – Light bulbs tied to smartphones can give homeowners a feeling of luxury. With many options available such as synchronizing the lights to … [Read more...]
6 Tips for Choosing the Best Offer for Your Home
6 Tips for Choosing the Best Offer for Your Home Have a plan for reviewing purchase offers so you don’t let the best slip through your fingers. Read Visit houselogic.com for more articles like this. Copyright 2016 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® … [Read more...]
Home Inspections – How to Get the Most Value
Home Inspections - How to Get the Most Value: One of the most stressful parts of selling a home is the dreaded home inspection. Getting the most value from a home inspection is crucial, especially since any missed item can cause a significant amount of trouble a few years or decades down the road. With that in mind, let's take a look at a few tips on how one can get the most value from a home inspection. Home Inspections - How to Get the Most Value : Keep Calm And Allow the Inspector to Have Full Control For sellers - having a stranger paw through every corner of their house is frustrating. To a seller their home have emotional value and no one wants to hear about their homes' flaws. The key to a successful inspection lies in remaining calm. Blowing a fuse or arguing with an Home Inspector is a sure way to lose money! Stay calm, smile, and accommodate the inspectors instructions. The payoff is worth it! How to Get the Most Value - Understanding The Process Buyers … [Read more...]
Victoria Falls Quarterly Market Watch – SFH
Victoria Falls Quarterly Market Watch – SFH summarizes the market activity for Single Family Home within Victoria Falls through the second quarter. Overall, there have been little inventory in SFH market since it's inception in 2005-2006. The last sale of a SFH closed at the highest sales price thus far of $448,000. Now, to the latest market data regarding Single Family Homes…… Active – 7416 Near Thicket Way, - Listed at $465,000. This SFH features four bedrooms, three full baths, gourmet kitchen and two car garage. Days on Market: 37 Active - 7401 Forest Edge Ct. – Listed at $510,000. This is a Thoreau model is the largest of the three Michael Harris Homes models available in the VF community. This SFH features four bedrooms, three full baths, two car garage with Florida/Sun Room that extend the living space to a covered patio and gazebo. Days on Market: 1 Sold – 7402 Heartleaf Circle – This Michael Harris SFH is a Hemingway model that originally listed for … [Read more...]
Selling Home
Home Upgrades with the Lowest ROI File these six upgrades under wish fulfillment, not value investment. Read 7 Smart Strategies for Kitchen Remodeling Follow these seven strategies to get the most financial gain on your kitchen remodel. Read 10 Inside Tips From a Designer Who Specializes in Small Baths A New York City designer shares secrets to making a small bath both functional and beautiful. Read How to Pick Paint Colors Paint has remodeling power when you use it to emphasize a room’s best features or play down the flaws. Read Smart Options: Basement Flooring Keeping your basement dry and free of condensation is key to installing the basement flooring of your choice. Read Visit houselogic.com for more articles like this. Copyright 2014 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® … [Read more...]
Victoria Falls Market Watch – Single Family Homes
Victoria Falls Market Watch - single family homes provides a peak at the market activity within Central Park at Victoria Falls community. Several properties that were previously listed for sale during the summer have now closed. Coupled with an insufficient inventory of homes for sale and record low interest rates sellers are witnessing a sizzling sales market to say the least! The current supply of home listed have not kept pace with the increased number of home buyers flooding the market looking for homes to purchase. Victoria Falls Market Watch - single family homes focus on the sale of two single family homes this summer. The sale of a Michael Harris (MH) single family home (without a basement) listed and closed escrow at $399,900. This was a Hemingway Model that closed on June 30, 2014 without any sellers’ contributions to the buyer. The other pending sale of a MH single family home (without basement), which was a former model home was rescheduled for closing on the 31st. of … [Read more...]
Selling a Home
Selling a home seems to be a major undertaking….. Question: We are ready to list our house for sale. We would like a quick sale, want to make a reasonable profit on our investment, and save as much as possible on the commissions. Do you have any advice on how to set a fair asking price to attract buyers? Ask the Experts: Selling a home - Deciding on the right asking price is one of the most important factors when selling your home. A price that’s too high can dissuade potential buyers, while a below-market price will reduce the return on your investment. And, may cause buyers to think something’s wrong with the house. Selling a home can be tricky endeavor – To start the process consult with a real estate professional who will prepare a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) based on your home’s fine features, recent upgrades and location. The CMA will compare your home features with similar homes with similar features that have recently sold in your neighborhood. Usually, within 180 … [Read more...]
Selling a Home with Feng Shui
Selling a home with Feng Shui in mind may lead to a fast sale! Reducing clutter in a room can be an overwhelming task for many sellers. Many Realtors recommend the traditional Chinese practice of Feng Shui. The basis of Feng Shui is to arrange items to harmonize with surrounding spiritual forces. The ancient practice hit mainstream sellers several years ago,and now real estate professionals are joining in on the harmonizing bandwagon. The idea is that potential buyers may feel more comfortable and happy in a home that is arranged a’la Feng Shui. Selling your home involves creating a feeling that buyers will have about the home space…..Don’t be alarmed if your home’s front door faces west instead of east or is more southwestern than Asian. Creating a little Zen in your den will help raise its chi – and the possibility of a sale. Here are a few tips to bring a bit of Feng Shui into your home and life. > Simplicity Sells. Remove excess clutter and knick knacks from the room. … [Read more...]
Home buyers Tax Credit to Purchase Laurel Foreclosures
The City of Laurel recently passed legislation adopting a tax credit program for purchasers of foreclosed homes within the City of Laurel, Maryland. Home buyers tax credit to purchase Laurel foreclosures - Now in effect, the legislation offers a five-year descending City tax credit of up to $3500 for buyers purchasing their primary residence within Laurel City limits. Under the program, eligible buyers will receive credit for 100% of their City property taxes up to $3500 for two years following purchase. In subsequent years, three to five, the credit will decrease to 75%, 50%, and 25% respectively. Home buyers tax credit to purchase Laurel foreclosures is now available if the property is deemed to be a "distressed property" the purchaser may be eligible for an extended credit. As with similar programs, the credit terminates when the initial purchaser ceases to occupy the home as their primary residence. To learn more and obtain application forms please visit: City of Laurel 8103 … [Read more...]
