| PRICE FACT: |
 | The best chance for selling your property is within | |
| the first seven weeks. Studies show that the longer a property stays on the market the less the seller will net. |
| It is very important to price your property at a competitive | |
| market value from the beginning. The market is so competitive that even overpricing by a few thousand dollars could mean that your property will not sell. Interestingly, you first offer is usually your best offer. Here are reasons for pricing your property at the market value right from the start in order to net you the most amount of money in the shortest amount of time. |
| An over priced home: | |
| - Minimizes offers | |
| - Limits qualified buyers | |
| - Lowers showings | |
| - Lowers prospects | |
| - Limits financing | |
| - Wastes advertising dollars | |
| - Nets less for the seller |
| Most people are turned off by even the smallest | |
| amount of uncleanliness or odor when buying a home. Sellers lose thousands of dollars because they do not adequately clean. |
| If your house is squeaky clean, you will be able to sell your | |
| house faster and net hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars more. If you are planning on moving, why not get rid of that old junk now so that your house will appear larger? Make more space. Odors must be eliminated, especially if you have dogs, cats, young children in diapers, or if you are a smoker. You may not notice the smell, but buyers do! Most salespeople have a difficult time communicating to their sellers about odors. |
| Top-selling salespeople will not show your home if | |
| both the key and access are not readily available. They do not have time to schedule appointments with sellers and salespeople. They want to sell homes! |
| The greatest way to get a home shown is to have a key | |
| available with the listing company. When your home is being shown, please do the following: |
| - Keep all lights on | |
| - Keep all drapes and shutters open | |
| - Keep all doors unlocked | |
| - Leave soft music playing | |
| - Leave the premises: Take a short walk with your children and | |
| pets | ||
| - Let the buyer be at ease and let the salesperson do their job! |
| Paint is your best improvement investment for | |
| getting a greater return on your money. |
| Paint makes the whole house smell clean and neat. It is time to | |
| paint if your house has chips, exposed wood, or looks faded. If your carpet is worn, dirty, outdated, or an unusual color, you may need to seriously consider replacing it. Many houses do not sell because of this problem. Don't think that buyers have more money than you have to replace it. They don't. They simply buy another house. |
| Your front yard immediately reflects the inside | |
| condition of your house to the buyer. |
| Georgia generally has a good climate, therefore outdoor | |
| activities are important. People enjoy their yards. Make certain that the trees are trimmed so the house can be seen from the street. Have the grass mowed, trimmed, and edged. Walkways should be swept. Clean away any debris. Remove old cars. This all adds to curb appeal. |
| CLEAN FACT: |
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| PAINT & CARPET FACT: |
| YARD FACT: |
Laverne Toivonen, Realtor / Owner
RE/MAX First Coast of Georgia Realty
4491 Highway 40 E, Suite A
St. Marys, GA 31558
Each Office Independently Owned and Operated
Office: 912-576-9339
Cell: 912-552-5131
Fax: 912-576-9335
Toll Free: 800-576-6779
Home Office: 912-882-6403
E-Mail: mrst@segeorgiahomes.com
RE/MAX First Coast of Georgia Realty
4491 Highway 40 E, Suite A
St. Marys, GA 31558
Each Office Independently Owned and Operated
Office: 912-576-9339
Cell: 912-552-5131
Fax: 912-576-9335
Toll Free: 800-576-6779
Home Office: 912-882-6403
E-Mail: mrst@segeorgiahomes.com
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