Millions of homes are sold each year!
Every transaction is different, but every owner wants the same thing - the best possible service, the best possible deal with the least amount of stress and aggravation.
Home selling has become a more complicated business than it used to be. New-required seller disclosure forms, longer and more complicated agreements, and a range of environmental concerns have all materialized in the past decade.
More importantly, the home-selling process has changed. Buyer brokerage - where buyers agents represent homebuyers - is now common nationwide, and good buyer-brokers want the best for their clients.
Approximately 100,000 existing homes are sold each week nationally, and the process is not as easy for sellers as it was 10 years ago. Surviving in today's real estate world requires experience and training in such fields as real estate marketing, financing, negotiation and closing - the very expertise available from Landmark Realty Group!
Ready-Set-Go!
The home-selling process has several steps. It's necessary to look at a home through the eyes of a prospective buyer and determine what needs to be cleaned, painted, repaired and removed.
The goal is to show a home which looks good, maximizes space and attracts as many buyers - and as much demand - as possible.
While part of the "getting ready" phase relates to repairs, painting and other home improvements, this is also a good time to ask why you really want to sell.
Selling a home is an important matter and there should be a good reason to sell - perhaps a job change to a new community or perhaps your family is growing! Your reason for selling can impact the negotiating process so it's important to discuss your needs and wants in private with a Landmark Realty Group Professional before listing your home.
When should you sell?
Our marketplace tends to be more active in the spring and summer. This is the period when most homes are likely to be available. Generally speaking, markets tend to have some balance between buyers and sellers year-round. In a given community, for example, there may be fewer buyers in late December, but there are also likely to be fewer homes available for purchase. So, home prices tend to rise or fall because of general demand patterns rather than the time of the year.
Owners are encouraged to sell when the property is ready for sale, there is a need or desire to sell, and the services of a Landmark Realty Group Professional have been established.
How do you improve your home's value?
Improvements should be made so that the property shows well, is consistent with the neighborhood and does not involve capital investments, the cost of which cannot be recovered from the sale. Furthermore, improvements should reflect community preferences.
Cosmetic improvements - paint, wallpaper and landscaping - help a home "show" better and often are good investments. Mechanical repairs - to ensure that all systems and appliances are in good working condition - are required to get a top price. Ideally, you want to be sure that your property is competitive with other homes available in the community.
Consult with a Landmark Realty Group Professional, as our team views numerous homes and can provide suggestions that are consistent with our marketplace!