Spring is just around the corner, and it’s approaching primetime to buy or sell your home! I know how stressful this process can be, and I’m always here to help guide you along the way. Let’s take a look at some simple tips that buyers and sellers may not know!
If You’re a Buyer
- The first offer you make on a home sets the tone with the seller. This means putting in an offer that’s too low can aggravate the seller and they may come back with a higher price or simply not respond to you at all. Additionally, if you haggle down too low, it’s unlikely that repairs will be covered.
- Cover your bases with your own home inspection. While the seller has most likely had a pre-listing inspection done, you should set your own up as well to be sure you’re not missing anything important.
- The home’s title could have issues, so it’s important that you use a title company or real estate attorney to run a “title search” on the home. This ensures that problems such as back taxes, liens etc. are not present.
- Remember that buyers typically pay three to four percent of the home’s price, so be sure to account for those costs and budget appropriately.
- Most Importantly: Trust in your real estate professional and let them do their job by making the process as smooth as possible. Buying a home does not have to be painful!
If You’re a Seller
- Realistic pricing is key to selling your home in a timely fashion. This means relying on your real estate agent to guide you using current market data and not overpricing it.
- Staging your home in a way that accentuates its layout and design trends makes it much more appealing to potential buyers. It also makes your listing photos so much more attractive and, best of all, I can handle all of this for you!
- Replacements and updates truly help increase the value of the home. This includes replacing old appliances and fixtures, as well as decluttering the home prior to listing. Updates are investments!
- A pre-listing inspection can help you to address issues early without having to spend the additional time on it during closing.
- Most importantly: Trust in your real estate professional and let them do their job by making the process as smooth as possible. I am here to help you!
Call me today to get started on buying or selling your home!
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