Selling a property is different from selling goods on eBay.
Of course, eBay is a good way to be found. However, there are lots of things to
consider. Remember that if you make a little mistake, your home might end up
collecting dust or become ruins –a would-be UNESCO heritage site. The market
value of the property decreases the longer it stays up for grabs in the market.
It becomes overpriced, thus, losing potential buyers.
007 might not be capable of selling properties despite his
charm. Look around for an agent that is competent enough to do his job. You can
contact an agency and select the best agent for you. Choose somebody who has
the most excellent listings. Make sure to read the contract before giving the
green light to the agency. Ensure that the length of the term is suitable for
you. Also, check the fees for advertising and if it’s possible to cancel it.
Once an agent is chosen, negotiate his commission. He might cut the amount
because the competition among them is steep. Another thing to commit to memory
is to listen to the agent. Nowadays, people think that they are geniuses when
reading some articles on the web. Agents are there for a reason. They are
professionals that can hold your hand as you go along the selling process.
PRICING
Look for comparables around your area. Comparables are
properties that resemble yours. If you have a chalet type house, don’t compare
it to a castle. Owners metaphorically regard their homes as castles that they
get attached to them. Hence, clouds their decision to figure out the right
price. Pricing is a tricky thing because it involves emotion at times. Real
estate agents can guide you through it by teaching you about CMA (Competitive
Market Analysis). Luckily, this service is likely to be without charge. They
can also point out a unique feature at your property that can boost up its
value. If not provided by the agent, ask him to give you with active and sold
comparables, and market statistics. These will help you understand the pricing
more.
FIRST IMPRESSION
Tidy up before an open house. Who would like to live in a
place that is nasty? A place like a murder scene with bullet holes might be
attractive to a few. The majority don’t want to see that, though. They want to
see firework (or at least feel it) as they enter your house, feel like they are
in Disneyland…well, that’s exaggerated. You get the picture, right? If it’s
within your budget, hire a stager. Agents can be confused what to do or improve
for home showings. Home staging is getting more and more popular. Professionals
beautify the house by adding furniture and decorations that can amaze the
buyers. Some would even bake a pie to stimulate not only the sense of sight but
also the sense of smell. Don’t forget to take care of the outside as well. Mow
the lawn is the least you can do.
OFFERS
Pick the best offer. Choose wisely not according to the
price but the conditions. The highest bidder may not be the best if the
conditions are at your disadvantage. The high price can blind you when deciding
and the conditions may be concealed by the bright amount of hefty lot of cash.
For that reason, a lower offer may be the finest option if it doesn’t have any
conditions that would lead to your doom.
Ernest works with home and real estate sites which really
gives him the thought of materializing his passion about kitchen furniture and
home designs especially in housesfor sale in Calgary.
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