Avoid These 4 Phrases When Selling in Northern Idaho

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If you’re selling in Northern Idaho, there are four specific phrases to avoid.

• “Our house is in perfection condition.” Most likely, even if it’s a new construction property, it isn’t! Something will probably be off, so you’re better off not mentioning the condition right away.
• “I’ve always wanted to fix or renovate.” This might be the bathroom or the kitchen. However, saying this tells a seller you haven’t prioritized fixing up or renovating. It doesn’t send a good message.

• “I spent a lot of money on the property.” It might be the pond in the backyard or landscaping in the front yard. Understand you won’t always earn the return on these investments.
• “I won’t accept under ‘x’ amount for my home.” This is the most important, because it makes you appear unreasonable and difficult. It sounds like you won’t negotiate. If you’re working with a Realtor, you shouldn’t have to worry about earning top dollar.

If you’re thinking about buying or selling in the surrounding area, we’d be happy to help. Give us a call or send us an email today! We’d be delighted to answer any real estate questions you might have.

How Can You Get a Jump on the Market?

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The 2016 real estate market is soaring in Coeur d’Alene and if you’re thinking of selling your home this year, it’s best to get a jump start on the market before everyone else lines up to sell in the spring.

We would love to come over to take a look at your home and let you know what kind of improvements will and will not add value to your home. For now, we’ve got a few tips on what to do to prepare your home for the market.

Cleaning your home and adding a fresh coat of paint are two simple, inexpensive improvements we suggest to all our sellers. Another good idea is to get an appraisal, so you know your home’s exact value. Home inspections are also a great thing to have before listing, especially with an older home. It shows you the things you should take care of before listing, and with a home inspection, you will know buyer’s concerns before they do.

If you have any questions for us, or want to make an appointment with us, give us a call or send us an email. We look forward to hearing from you!

The 2016 Market in Northern Idaho

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We had a dynamite year last year! We experienced 500 sales in 2015. Additionally, we have 500 pending sales in the works right now. We anticipate a strong, stable year in 2016.

Although the Fed decided to increase interest rates, we don’t expect this to dramatically impact sales. We still have a large pool of eager buyers looking for their dream homes. However, it is in your best interest to list before the spring, when more homes enter the market.

If you’re thinking about getting your home back on the market, give me a call or email today! I’d love to meet with you and talk about how we can sell your home quickly for top dollar.