What do you get when you list with an agent at Home and Land Brokers?
1. At Home and Land Brokers the first and most important asset we offer you is an experienced team of agents who really know their market and care about their clients.
2. Over 80% of consumers out there looking for property begin their search online. For that reason, first, you get a premier spot on our website. You also get international internet exposure on all the following sites and many more not listed here. And, because we subscribe to broker reciprocity, every real estate company nationwide can reach your listing through their own individual sites. We also upgrade our listings on www.Realtor.com so they show up first and can offer more photographs and information.
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3. We advertise in many different local publications depending on the listing from newspapers to real estate magazines. And for new home sales we subscribe to the New Homes Data Book and Communities Magazine.
We create a marketing plan that is tailor made for each individual listing. We do not take a one-size-fits-all approach to Real Estate. Call us today to see what we can do for you!
Get Your Home Ready To Sell
In preparing your house to sell, ask yourself over and over if your house looks like someone else's dream house. Houses in move-in condition tend to be inviting to buyers; houses that are like new typically sell the fastest and procure the best price.
With that in mind, here are a few things to consider when getting ready to sell...
Exterior
Remember the 60-second rule: that's all the time you have to create a good first impression! Mow the lawn, rake leaves, trim trees and shrubs that keep light out of the house and remove dead plants. Pick up tools, garbage cans, hoses, toys, and building materials and store them neatly in a storage area. Replace broken or missing roof shingles and straighten and clean the gutters and downspouts. Clean all windows and mend torn screens.
Painting your house helps improve curb appeal more than any other fix-up! If you decide against painting the entire house, consider painting the front door, window frames and shutters. Seal or resurface the driveway and repair broken steps and walkways. Paint or replace your mailbox and post. Dress up the front yard with some simple landscaping.
Clean, Clean, Clean
Step back for a moment and look at your home as if you were seeing it for the first time. Every room should be spotlessly clean, dusted and uncluttered. Steam clean the carpets and wax the floors. Wash the walls, windows and light fixtures. Tighten loose stair railings and clean all woodwork. In the event that you feel a project of this magnitude is better left to a professional, ask your real estate agent to recommend a cleaning service.
Entryway
Use bright light bulbs in the foyer and throughout the house. Fill the house with a pleasant aroma, such as berries in the summer or cinnamon in the winter.
Living Room
Replace the carpet if it's worn. It costs money, but you may find that you will more than recoup that cost when the home sells. Patch cracks and nail holes in the walls, and repaint walls in neutral colors, such as white or ivory. Nail down creaking boards and stair treads. Lubricate any sticking or squeaking doors. Open all curtains, and replace them if they are getting old. Add lamps and lighting if the house is dark. Set out fresh flowers.
Furniture
Rearrange or remove furniture to make your rooms look more spacious. Too much furniture and too many nick-knacks make rooms look cluttered and small. One or two decorative items per surface are plenty, so pack the rest away.
Kitchen and Baths
These rooms should sparkle! Clear off counters, and clean all appliances and fixtures. Scrub the floors and walls. Re-caulk tubs and showers. Clean these rooms thoroughly, and be sure they smell fresh.
Closets
Take those things to Goodwill that you'll have to discard anyway when you move. Organize shelves and straighten shoes. Be sure that sliding doors operate smoothly and knobs on drawers are secure.
Utility Room
Dust and wash the washer, dryer and water heater.
Light and Bright
Do everything you can to brighten the interior. Replace wallpaper with white or off-white paint, and repaint shabby or dark walls. Open the blinds, and replace broken windows and window seals. Always maintain a comfortable temperature inside the house, even if you are away for an extended period of time.
Preparing Your Home for Sale
With buyers, first impressions count!!! A small investment in time and money will give your home an edge over other listings in the area when the time comes to show it to a prospective buyer.
Here are some suggestions that will help you to get top market value:
General Maintenance
- Oil squeaky doors
- Tighten doorknobs
- Replace burned out lights
- Clean and repair windows
- Touch up chipped paint
- Repair cracked plaster
- Repair leaking taps and toilets
The First Impression
- Clean and tidy entrance
- Make sure doorbell is functional
- Polish door hardware
The Spacious Look
- Clear stairs and halls
- Pick up excess clothes and clutter
- Store excess furniture
- Clear counters and stove
- Make closets neat and tidy
Curb Appeal
- Cut lawn
- Trim shrubs
- Weed and edge gardens
- Pick up any litter
- Clear walk and driveway of leaves
- Touch up exterior paint
Spic and Span
- Shampoo carpets
- Clean washer, dryer and tubs
- Clean furnace
- Clean fridge and stove (including magnets and items on top of fridge)
- Clean and freshen bathrooms
The Buying Atmosphere
- Be absent during showings
- Turn on all lights
- Open drapes in the daytime
- Play quiet background music
- Keep pets outdoors
Home Staging
Home Staging is the very best proven way to get top dollar for your home as you prepare it for sale. Homes that are professionally staged sell faster and for more money! This is because staging sets the scene throughout the house to create immediate buyer interest in your property. This will then lead to your home selling for the highest possible price in today's market. Remember, "The way you live in your home, and the way you market and sell your house are two different things."
www.stagedhomes.com/mediacenter/stagingstatistics.phpNeed some work done around your house or property?
Use any one of our great vendors to do the job!