Getting your house ready to sell
When getting your home ready to sell, you need to look at your house in a new way. Think of your house as a product about to go on the market where it is probably competing with brand new housing. It needs to show well – which means clutter-free and well kept. Today’s homebuyers lead busy lives and may not be interested in taking on major repairs or improvements upon moving in. You need to make your house a “10”. This document will help you spot what is right and what is not so good about your “product”. It will give you the opportunity to take corrective action to ensure...
Read MoreGetting your Home Ready to Sell
Getting Your House Ready to Sell When getting your home ready to sell, you need to look at your house in a new way. Think of your house as a product about to go on the market where it is probably competing with brand new housing. It needs to show well – which means clutter-free and well kept. Today’s homebuyers lead busy lives and may not be interested in taking on major repairs or improvements upon moving in. You need to make your house a “10”. This document will help you spot what is right and what is not so good about your "product". It will give...
Read MoreThere's more to Selling than putting a "For Sale" sign in your front yard!
THERE’S MORE TO SELLING YOUR HOME THAN A “FOR SALE” SIGN IN YOUR FRONT YARD! Even if a simple sign in your yard did produce a buyer knocking on your door, how will you handle the following questions? “How does your home compare to others like it on the market?” “How did you determine the fair market value of this property?” “What about financing? Can you help?” “If I make an offer, who will draw up the paperwork?” “Why aren’t you using a Realtor? Is there something wrong with the property?” “Since you...
Read MoreEight Steps to selling your home
EIGHT STEPS TO SELLING YOUR HOME Define your needs. Write down all the reasons for selling your home. Ask yourself, “Why do I want to sell and what do I expect to accomplish with the sale?” For example, a growing family may prompt your need for a larger home, or a job opportunity in another city may necessitate a move. For your goals, write down if you’d like to sell your house within a certain time frame or make a particular profit margin. Work with your real estate agent to map out the best path to achieve your objectives and set a realistic time frame for the sale. Name...
Read MoreHow to Price and Sell and STILL make a profit!
HOW TO PRICE TO SELL AND STILL MAKE A PROFIT The asking price you set for your home significantly affects whether you will profit in the sale, how much you will profit and how long your home will sit on the market. Your real estate agent’s knowledge of the overall market and what’s selling – or not selling – will be invaluable in helping you determine the price. The objective is to find a price that the market will bear but won’t leave money on the table. Here are some points to consider: Time Time is not on your side when it comes to real estate. Although many...
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Owen has lived in the Comox Valley for over 30 years. He loves the Comox Valley, and the people who live here! His strong negotiating skills and great personality make him the right choice for your real estate needs. 