Secrets Your Real Estate Agent Isn’t Telling You (Part 1)
Beware of Seller’s Agents Who Overestimate Your House’s Selling Price. They’re hoping you’ll choose them over other agents who will price it more realistically. We call that “buying your listing,” and it guarantees your house will sit on the market for a very long time.
Houses Without Furniture Don’t Look Larger. Empty rooms may actually appear smaller because the buyers can’t get a sense of how much furniture will fit. Just make sure you don’t keep every personal effect around
Clear the Counters
№1 selling tip: Clear off counter tops in the bathrooms and kitchen. Buyers love that wide-open counter space.
Don’t Trust Realty Websites To Price Your Home
For an estimate of property values in certain states, check zillow, but don’t lock on to that number. Desktop appraisal systems assess how nearby homes with similar square footage have sold; they don’t consider home interior.
You Can Find Out Yourself
One can’t share the economic standing or predominant ethnic background of the people in the area or the local crime rate. It would violate Fair Housing laws. So look them up yourself!
The Commission is Always Negotiable Upfront, Before You Sign A Contract
You can even make it part of the transaction. If you and your buyer are $4,000 apart, for example, ask the agents if they are willing to reduce their commissions by $2,000 each to bring the deal together. But why pay for commissions/…With Suzette Buys Houses there are No Commissions.
Staging Your Home Can Help
Yes, staging your home by getting rid of clutter and bringing in furniture or accessories can help it sell. But music, champagne glasses next to the bed and fake pies on the countertop? That’s going overboard, and it will turn some buyers off.
That Big Commission Check Doesn’t Go Straight Into the Pocket
First it is divided with the brokerage, and then most pay expenses, including the sign put outside your house, your lockbox, access to the MLS, association membership and more. At the end of the day, out of that $6,000, I may really just be getting $2,500. But Again with Suzette Buys Houses there are no Commissions so no worries.
It Might Make More Sense For You to Rent
It often costs less, gives you the flexibility to move at a moment’s notice and you won’t have to shell out a lot of cash for unexpected repairs.
Your Neighbors Make You Look Good
If your house is for sale and the lawn next door is starting to look overgrown, cut the dang grass for your neighbors. It’s a small thing, but it can make a huge difference.
Walked In On A Lot
Walked in on homeless people squatting, on couples having sex and more. Safety is compromised every time one walks into an empty house.
You Have to Know Today’s Market
I know it’s heart-breaking, but the fact that your house was worth a lot more a few years ago is simply not relevant. You’ve got to be realistic about today’s market.
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