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For Sellers Tips For A Quick Sale Tips For A Quick Home SaleMaking your home inviting to Buyers... First Impressions are Lasting Impressions. The front door greets the prospect. Make sure it is fresh, clean and scrubbed looking. Keep lawn trimmed and edged and the yard free of refuse. Decorate for a quick sale. Invest in new paint, clean carpets, green plants and flowers for a fresh look and added color. Let the Sun shine in. Open draperies and curtains and let the prospect see how bright your home can be. Fix any leaking faucets. Dripping water discolors sinks and suggests faulty plumbing. Repairs can make a big difference. Loose knobs, sticking doors and windows, warped cabinet drawers and other minor flaws detract from value. Have them fixed. Neat closets look bigger. Organize your closets to enhance space. Bathrooms help sell homes. Check and repair caulking in bathrooms and showers. Make your bathrooms sparkle! Arrange bedrooms neatly. Remove excess furniture, use attractive bedspreads and freshly laundered curtains. Can you see the light? The potential buyer will feel a glowing warmth when you turn on all your lights for an evening inspection. When an agent shows your home... Help your agent. Make your house as accessible as possible. The more your house is shown, the better the odds are that it will sell. Three's a crowd. Avoid having too many people present during showings of your house. The potential buyer will feel like an intruder and will hurry through the house. Music is mellow. But not when showing a house. Turn down the blaring radio and turn off the television. Let the salesperson and buyer talk, free of disturbances. Pets under control? Keep them out of the way - preferably out of the house. Mum's the word. Be courteous and do not force conversation with the potential buyers. They want to preview your house - not pay a social call. Be it ever so humble. Never apologize for the appearance of your home. After all, it has been lived in. Let the trained salesperson answer any objections. They are good at it. Your agent is at the forefront. The salesperson knows the buyer's requirements and can better emphasize the features of your home when you do not tag along. You will be called if needed. A word to the wise. Let your Realtor discuss price, terms, possession and other factors with the potential buyer. The Realtor is eminently qualified to bring negotiations to a favorable conclusion. Maximize your profit. Century 21 Nason Realty Agents are trained experts. We can help you get the best price for your home. Preparing Your Home For ShowingOutdoors... Be sure the entrance to your home is clean and inviting. Keep the lawn mowed and steps swept. Store hoses neatly and be sure sprinklers do not water the walkways. Remove exterior vehicles from curb view. Garage... Keep the floors clean and swept. Put away all clothes if laundry is done in the garage. Bathrooms... Polish the floor, mirrors and fixtures. Replace shower curtain if necessary. Hang your best towels and open a fresh bar of soap. Freshen up with plants and flowers. Put away personal items. Closets... Keep the lights on and doors slightly open. Hang clothes neatly and box your shoes. Kitchen... Be certain counters and floors are neat and clean. Wipe away fingerprints and be sure the garbage is taken out. Overall... Keep all lights on and doors to main rooms open. Open drapes and be sure windows are cleaned inside and out. Eliminate unpleasant odors. Place fresh flowers throughout. Play soft music during showing. For other real estate advice, call Century 21 Nason Realty 207-873-2119 If you're thinking about selling your home, how can you make it "bigger and better" looking without spending a cent?One sure way for your house to appear larger - and more appealing - is to eliminate clutter, and furniture and household goods are reorganized. In fact, the time to have a garage sale is before you put your house on the market, not after it is sold! When you decide to sell, start going through your closets and cupboards, eliminating items you don't want to keep. Do the same in the garage and in your side or backyard. Get rid of or store the odds and ends. It's interesting to note that the longer someone lives in a home, the more used to the clutter they become. Unfortunately, closets, cupboards and garages brimming with "old treasures" make a home look smaller and cramped to a prospective buyer. Sellers should also carefully examine their furniture, and consign items that are not needed to the storage or the garage sale. Most homes occupied by the same owner for several years tend to be somewhat overfurnished. Erring on the side of space, not clutter, makes for a more marketable home. Another "item" that adds to the clutter of a home is excess knickknacks. Scrutinize the kitchen for rarely used utensils/gadgets; miscellaneous items in closets and cupboards, even small furniture and throw rugs, that can be neatly stored. Pack or give away clothing that will not be worn as well. Rearrange and organize. Remove as many articles as possible from the kitchen and bathroom counter-tops to the cupboards below - they will still be within handy reach in the newly created space. Organize the closets. Clear off your night-stands and bureaus. Size up the arrangement of your furniture - any room for improvement there? Examine the walls and windows. Do they need repainting or new window coverings? For some expert, objective advice, have a Century 21 Nason Realty real estate agent go through the home. Our agents know what enhances a property's appearance - and what hinders it. One last hint - don't forget the outside. Sweep the garage and sidewalks, trim the lawn and bushes, wash all the windows, inside and out. It all helps to make your home look fresher, lighter...and larger. For other real estate advice, call Century 21 Nason Realty 207-873-2119 Commissions A to Z
Homeowners attempting to sell their home without the assistance of a real estate professional generally do so for one and one reason only: to avoid paying a commission fee. Is it worth it? Well, only the homeowner can answer that, but experience has shown that many For Sale By Owners find that it is not! Before making a costly mistake, consider the benefits, from A to Z, you will receive from working with a Century 21 Nason Realty real estate professional: Advertising - Century 21 Nason Realty pays all advertising costs. Bargain - Research shows that 77% of sellers felt their commission was "well spent." Contract Writing - Our Agents can supply standard forms to speed the transaction. Details - Century 21 Nason Realty frees you from handling the many details of selling a home. Experience and Expertise Our Agents have experience and expertise in marketing, financing, negotiating and more. Financial Know-How - Century 21 Nason Realty is aware of the many options for financing the sale. Glossary - Our Agents understands, and can explain, real estate lingo. Homework - Century 21 Nason Realty will do homework on how to best market your home. Information - If you have a real estate question, Century 21 Nason Realty will know (or can get) the information. Juggle Showings - Our Agents will schedule and handle all showings. Keeps Your Best Interest In Mind - That's Century 21 Nason Realtys' job! Laws - Our Agents are up-to-date on real estate laws that affect you. Multiple Listing Service - The most effective means of bringing together buyers and sellers. Negotiation - Century 21 Nason Realty can handle all price and contract negotiations. Open Houses - A popular marketing technique. Prospects - Our Agents have a network of contacts that can produce potential buyers. Qualified Buyers - Avoid opening your home to "curiosity seekers." Realtor - Century 21 Nason Realty is a member of the National Association of Realtors and subscribes to a strict code of ethics. Suggested Price - Our Agents will do a market analysis to establish a fair price range. Time - One of the most valuable resources in a Century 21 Nason Realty agent. Unbiased Opinion - Most owners are too emotional about their home to be objective. VIP - That's how you will be treated by Century 21 Nason Realty! Wisdom - Century 21 Nason Realty can offer the wisdom that comes with experience. X Marks the Spot - Century 21 Nason Realty Agent is right there with you through the final signing of papers. Yard Signs - Century 21 Nason Realty provides a professional sign, encouraging serious buyers. Zero-hour Support - Selling a home can be an emotional experience. Century 21 Nason Realty can help. For other real estate advice, call Century 21 Nason Realty
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