Special Report

How To Get Top Dollar In Any Market

     You have the best chance selling your property is within the first seven weeks. Studies show that the longer a property stays on the market, the less the seller will net. Listed below are five main factors to getting top dollar in any market.

 1. Pricing Factor

     It is very important to price your property at a competitive market value right when you offer it for sale. The market is so competitive that even over-pricing by a few thousand dollars could mean that your house will not sell. It's interesting, but your first offer is usually your best offer. Here are reasons for pricing your property at the market value right from the start in order to net you the most amount of money in the shortest amount of time. An overpriced home:

* Minimizes offers
* Lowers showings
* Lowers agent response
* Limits financing
* Limits qualified buyers
* Nets less for the seller

     80% of the marketing is done when we decide on what price to list your home. If you are unwilling to list at current market value, you would be better off not putting it on the market at this time.

2. Clean Factor

     Most people are turned off by even the smallest amount of uncleanness or odor when buying a home. Sellers lose thousands of dollars simply because they do not adequately clean. In most Realtors opinions, if your house is squeaky clean, you will be able to sell your home faster and net hundreds, if not thousands of dollars more. If you are planning on moving, why not get rid of that old junk now so that your house will appear larger? Make more space. Odors must be eliminated. Most odor complaints are from dogs, cats, diapers, and smoke. You may not notice a smell, but the buyers do! Most agents have a difficult time communicating to their sellers the negative effects odors may have. If you employ an agent to get the most amount of money for you, please don't take offense if he suggests eliminating odor problems.

 3. Access Factor

     Top selling agents will not show your home if both the key and access are not readily available. They do not have time to run around town picking up and dropping off keys. They want to sell homes! The greatest way to show a house is with a key! When your home is being shown, please do the following:

* Keep lights on
* Keep all drapes and shutters open
* Keep all interior doors unlocked
* If you can’t leave, take a short walk with your children and pets
* Let the buyer be at ease and let the agents do their job

4. Paint & Carpet Factor

     Paint is your best improvement investment for getting a greater return on your money. Paint makes the whole house smell clean and neat. If your house has chipped paint, exposed wood, or the paint looks faded, then it is time to paint. If your carpet is worn, dirty, outdated, or an unusual color, you may need to seriously consider replacing it. Many houses do not sell because of this problem. Don't think that buyers have more money than you have to replace carpet. They don't. They simply buy elsewhere.

5. Front Yard Factor

     Your front yard immediately reflects the inside condition of your house to the buyer. People enjoy their yards. Make certain that the trees are trimmed so the house can be seen from the street. Have the grass mowed, trimmed and edged. Walkways should be swept. Clean away debris. Remove parked cars. This all adds to “curb appeal”. If a buyer doesn't like the outside, they may not stop to see the inside.

     Property enhancement tips are just one of many guaranteed services included our marketing plans. Bay Area Houston Realty Associates offer 3 simple marketing plans which meet specific needs of different Home Sellers including your budget, your homes marketability, and your future home purchasing assistance requirements. For more details on these plans, double-click on the link below.