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Secrets to Quick Home Sales

Posted By Beth Wardlaw on Friday, July 29, 2011 2:20:00 PM  |  Comment on This Post

Today's market is tough.  Buyer's still have many choices and if sellers want to sell quickly, then they need to take the time to get prepared before putting their home on the market.

Buyer's expect a perfect home.  They don't want an allowance for carpet or paint, they want to buy a home that is already in move-in condition.  If work is needed, they will just move on to another home.

Buyer's also expect a fair price.  Of course, they want a great price, but they will be content to buy at a fair price.  Seller's who price their home too high for the current market conditions are not even really "in" the market because buyer's know pricing and they will move on.

The secret to selling - and even selling quickly, is simple:  1.  Price your home competitively  2.  Put your home in pristine condition, as if you were having a very special guest coming to visit .  3.  Stage your home - get rid of the clutter so buyers can see all the home's assets.

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The importance of home staging

Posted By Beth Wardlaw on Tuesday, February 02, 2010 12:46:00 AM  |  Comment on This Post
Markets may change, but the key elements for getting homes sold remains the same: location, price, & condition.   Homes will sell in any condition, but not necessarily for the price that the seller desires. Top dollar requires top condition.
 
Given the same price for two identical homes, the home that has been staged will sell quicker and for closer to full price. 
 
As listing specialists a part of our service is to help our clients in staging their homes.   We help sellers create something special that buyers want.   With a little extra time & effort upfront, our clients are reaping the rewards when their home sells more quickly and they get to move on.
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