How To Sell Your Listing Faster And At More Of A Premium Selling Price!
Once you have landed a listing your job as a real estate agent has just started you now need to prepare the property for sale as well as market it correctly. Your goal is to increase your reach and exposure as much as possible to promote your listing to as many potential buyers as possible. In order to do this correctly and effectively you need to follow these five tips and if you do you are sure to sell your listing faster and at more of a premium selling price. 1.) Stage The Property: It is very important that you have your listing staged for sale to bring out the most appeal that is possible. Having a property staged makes it feel more comfortable and inviting to potential buyers and will allow them to better envision the property as their potential home instead of just a property for sale. Having a home staged for sale is one of the best ways to sell your listing faster and at more of a premium selling price. 2.) Create A Detailed And Comprehensive Listing: It is imperative that you create a detailed and comprehensive listing. A big mistake that many realtors make is thinking that less is more and that they can entice a potential buyer with a minimalist style listing but they are wrong. Potential buyers don’t want to waist their...
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Create A “Master” Bedroom!
Experts believe that during this coming year we will see a boost in home renovation projects. If you are one of the many homeowners looking for great renovation projects for your home consider starting with your master bedroom. When you are renovating your master bedroom you should aim at creating a master suite. We have developed a list of the top upgrades you should make when you renovate your master bedroom into a master suite. 1.) Incorporate An Entertainment Center: There is nothing better than having the ability to enjoy an entertainment center right in your master suite. A surround sound system can really help set the mood and create some luxury appeal. There are even great wall mounts and ways to hide your TV until you want to use it. 2.) Add A Custom Headboard: A great way to give your master suite a luxurious feeling is to add a custom headboard. There are so many options for you to choose from such as wood, fabric, and even recycled materials. A Custom headboard can totally transform the feeling and appeal of your master bedroom. 3.) Add A Custom Bar And Beverage Center: We are seeing many homeowners adding small custom bar and beverage centers with wine and beer refrigerators right in the bedroom. A great way to add some luxury appeal to your master suite is affording yourself...
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Florida’s Housing Market Finished 2013 Stronger Than Expected!
The month of December in 2013 was very beneficially to the housing market in Florida in fact the Sunshine State boasted a boost in new listings, an increase in homes sold, and even a higher median selling price. Florida also saw homes sitting on the market for fewer days. In fact, experts saw such good numbers that they are even saying Florida’s housing market has exceeded expectations. According to the experts, the states median selling price for existing single family homes in December of 2013 was $172,650 a whopping 11.5 percent higher than the same month the year before. The states median selling price for existing townhouses and condos for December of 2013 was $137,500 an incredible 17 percent increase from the same month the previous year. December of 2013 marked the twenty fifth month in a row where we saw a year-to-year increase in both the median home and condo selling price. Experts are also saying that the increased equity we are seeing has had a direct impact on inventory. However we still finished 2013 with a sellers market and despite an increase in properties listed we ended the month of December 2013 with a relatively tight inventory. Of only a 5.5-month supply of homes for sale and a 5.8-month supply of townhouses and condos for sale. But this hasn’t deterred potential buyers any, and even with limited...
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Secrets Of Home Selling!
Selling a home can be a tough process but if you are selling your home there are several secrets and tricks of the trade that can help you sell quicker and at more of a premium selling price. Typically every home selling experience will be different but if you try these secrets of home selling you are sure to a successful sale that leaves you completely satisfied. 1.) Staging Half Empty Closets: Storage is very important to probably all potential buyers and it seems to be something that they just can’t get enough of. The key is clearing out half of all the stuff in each of your closets and then neatly arranging and organizing the rest. This is a wonderful way to make your storage options seem more spacious to potential buyers with out really having to do or spend anything. 2.) Optimize Your Lighting: Lighting is also very important and you need to try and maximize the light in your home. Be sure to pull back the drapes and clean all the windows to bring in as much natural light as possible. Also a few strategically placed mirrors can really help brighten up any area and make it more appealing. Plus a brighter home is a friendlier and more inviting home and thus a more sellable home. 3.) Take The “You” Out Of Your Home: It is...
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What To Do Before Listing Your Home!
So you have made the decision to sell your home and this could be due to any number of reasons. However, it is very rare that your home will sell easy or quick without the right type of preparation or help, unfortunately for most homeowners wanting to sell their home it is difficult for them not to just jump right in and list their home right away. But there are several very important things that should be done before you go listing your home. 1.) Rid Yourself Of All Emotion: Even though this may have been your home for a long period of time and you have created many wonderful memories in it. The first thing that you should do before listing your home is rid yourself of any and all emotion attached to your home and start looking at it objectively. You also need to keep in mind that you can’t take anything personal during the selling process, any feedback or criticisms from your realtor or potential buyers is not a personal attack on you. 2.) Hire The Right Realtor: Once you have cut all the emotional ties between you and your home the next thing you need to do is find and hire the right realtor for the job. The right realtor will help you throughout this process including things like setting a sensible and realistic asking...
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Top Four Home Renovation Projects From Last Year!
When it comes to home renovation projects it should go without saying that if there is an area or aspect of your home that is worn or needs repair you should address it first. But if your home is already in good repair and you have some extra cash that you want to invest in your home. There are many wonderful home renovation projects that will boost its appeal and have a great return on investment. Here is our list of the top home renovation projects from last year. 1.) Hardwired In Back Up Generator: Installing a back up generator and hard-wiring it into your home is a great renovation project that many homeowners made last year. This is because installing an emergency back up generator that is hardwired into your home is not only an appealing upgrade but a useful one as well. Plus if you go to sell your home you will benefit from about 53% return from your investment. 2.) A Gourmet Kitchen Remodel: Giving your kitchen a major remodel is always a very popular option and comes with a pretty nice return on investment. According to experts you can generally expect to enjoy about a 60% return on its investment when you make a gourmet kitchen remodel. So not only will it boost your homes comfort and appeal but if you ever go to sell...
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