For Sellers
Sell a Home, Not a HouseOne of the great ironies of selling your house is that you must get it in such great condition that you may ask yourself why you would even want to move out. Your focus right now may be on your own dream home, but consider your current house as someone else’s dream home, and start preparing it for them. Putting a little work into it now makes the entire process of selling your house much more profitable for you in the long run.Who Else Do You Need On Your Team?While a great real estate agent is key to selling your home, you will actually be employing a team of specialists to get you through the process. I am well-connected and in many cases they will be able to recommend people who will handle all the services that go with fixing-up and selling your home, including: lenders, pest control specialists, home warranty companies, inspection companies, contractors, and plumbers.Timing It RightWhen you are selling your home and buying a new one at the same time, the ability to juggle the responsibilities of both can protect you from headaches. Avoid having to handle two giant chores at once by starting early. Make a list of whom you need to notify about your change of address, including utility companies and credit card companies. Start packing the knick-knacks and off-season items you won’t be needing before the move. If you can start doing repairs around the home as early as possible -- even a full year prior to the sale of your home -- you will be able to avoid a huge bill right before the sale.Lighten The LoadAs you begin packing to move to your new home, the realization will probably hit you like a ton of bricks: You have a ton of stuff. Rather than packing it all and lugging it to your new house just to stuff it into the garage and closets, lighten your load and make your move easier. A garage sale is a great way to unload lots of your little-used items and make a little extra cash to spend on decorating your new home. You can also sell some of your rarer possessions on auction sites such as Ebay. You may get a pretty penny for old toys and books which might have sold for a lesser price at your garage sale. Also consider donating furniture and clothing to charity. You’ll be doing something good for yourself and for others.Why I am the Best Choice to List your Home for Sale. I have been working as a Baltimore area REALTOR full-time for over 5 years with Long and Foster. In 2003, my second year in the business, I was awarded (Top 10 Rookies!) in the company. Every year since my start I have doubled my business production. Verustar International, a real estate agent referral resource, recognizes me as a member of the country’s top 5% of REALTORs. As an agent and former real estate office manager, I have the knowledge and experience to get your home to settlement. Here are some of the advantages of working with me: · Competitive Market Analysis (CMA) –thorough research so that you understand the ramifications of how we will price your home. · Regular progress reports with feedback from buyers agents showing your home. (I am not a REALTOR who hangs a sign on your home and disappears.) · No Team Selling – You won’t meet with me and then be handed off to a member of my “team”. Every aspect of your transaction is handled by me. · The Internet – 82% of homebuyers start their search here. Let me share with you how we will utilize this. · Media Marketing – Newspapers, Mailers, Home Brochures, Business Cards. These are just a few of the things that make me your best choice, and coupled with the power of Long and Foster Real Estate Inc (the dominant force in our market) you are all but assured of a great transaction. Enclosed: Listing Agreement / MAR Contract of Sale, Preparing for the Buyers Eye (DVD) / CMA (Please review these prior to our appointment so that I may answer any questions) |
SELLER TIPS Understanding Agency Five Things to Do Before You Sell Tips for Holding a Yard Sale Ten Ways to Make Your House More Salable Five Ways to Speed Up Your Sale Seven Steps to Preparing for an Open House Ten Ways to Make Your Home Irresistible at an Open House Seven Terms to Watch for in a Purchase Contract What You'll Net at Closing Moving Tips for Sellers Six Items to Have On Hand for the New Owners Twenty Low-Cost Ways to Spruce Up Your Home What is Appraised Value? Understanding Capital Gains in Real Estate Does Moving Up Make Sense? Remodeling That Pays Twelve Tips for Hiring a Remodeling Contractor |
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Darren McShane, Realtor®
Long and Foster Real Estate, Inc.
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