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Sellers

Here are some tips to help you begin!

 

Establish the Reasons You Want to Sell Your Home.

Before you begin the selling process, closely evaluate why you’re moving. Do you have too little space or too much? Has your company transferred you to a new city and you’re relocating from Vancouver? Or are you simply looking for a change?

A complete analysis of your current position will set a good foundation for your home-selling strategy, as well as for your next home hunt.

 

Buy or sell first? Be clear.

This can be a tricky question. After all, if you find a purchaser for your existing home before you’ve found a new home, you may find yourself living out of a suitcase if convenient closing dates cannot be negotiated. On the other hand, if you find your dream home before you’ve sold your old one, you may be faced with having to finance both homes and shoulder the extra debt until you sell.

So how do you manage? It can be quite simple. Do your homework and have a good idea about the neighbourhood and type of home you’re looking for.

 

Pricing:

The competitive nature of the current real estate market means that over-pricing by a few thousand dollars could make the difference between your home selling quickly or not selling at all.

Overpricing your home might mean minimized offers, fewer showings, fewer agent responses, limited financing, limited buyers qualified for your type of home, or a smaller net price. Avoid these outcomes by setting the price of your home at its market value when you first list on the market.

Contact me I’ll help you price your home competitively to attract qualified buyers. The first step I’ll take is to generate a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) report, which will show you a range of prices being paid for homes in your area.

 

Make Your House More “Sellable”

While we all believe that our home is our castle, our personal tastes may not appeal to everyone. I will work with you to provide you with an impartial analysis of your home – how it relates to other “competing” homes on the Vancouver real estate market and how your home reflects current design and style trends. I’ll also closely evaluate the general condition and upkeep of your property.

I’ll work with you to position your home on the market so that the selling process will take place as expeditiously as possible.

 

Marketing: I will work with you to develop a unique marketing program, catered specifically to your needs and goals. This begins with my Automated Internet Marketing System – Online Presence: 24 hours a day! This system allows me to respond immediately and directly to every prospective buyer. On my website, buyers can get information immediately about your home. They can access my site any time and view your property listing!

As soon as you list your home with me, I will enter your listing in the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) database. Other agents can immediately access your property information by computer. Plus, your property will be included in any printed MLS books.

I regularly publish in newspapers and send out direct mail pieces to potential buyers.

Remember, I will be working with you every step of the way to ensure you get the highest possible price for your home in the shortest period of time.