Selling Your Home in a Rising Market

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In a rising market there are two critical issues when selling your home:
         1.    Pricing the Property
         2.    Saving money in escrow

When trying to sell your home, it’s important to price properly. To find a reasonable but satisfactory price, we look at pending sales; the market is rising and pending sales give more accurate reflections of the market. We then call the agents of these pending sales and find out more: if there were multiple offers, was there a bidding war, if the price went above, etc. From there we can gage an accurate price for your home.

The second issue is saving money during escrow. A buyer has a 10-12 day contingency period where they can have inspections done and ask for things from the seller. Keep track of the dates to know when that period ends. Also, we suggest having a pre-home inspection. It will cost around $350, but it is a good investment to protect yourself from losing money to the buyer later on.

If you have any other real estate questions, please call me at 208.818.7703. I’d also like to thank you for all your referrals. Thanks to you this will be a record year!

Simple Curb Appeal Tips That Won’t Cost Much and Get You Top Dollar!

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A gorgeous first impression doesn’t have to cost you an arm and a leg and by following our three simple, easy, quick and dirty tips for getting great curb appeal – you can be on your way to getting top dollar for you home!

Clean Up, Spruce Up and Get Rid of Clutter!
Imagine driving up to a house with unkempt trees and bushes, a messy yard and unsightly stuff scattered all over from the previous season. Why would you want to set foot inside that house if you already have an impression of how this homeowner manages the outside? By just removing a few things you can easily fix the problem. Just clean up the yard, add some color and get rid of any cluttered items littering the lawn.

Put Some Things Away and Leave Others On Display
It’s important to know which items on a home’s exterior will entice buyers and which items will be a put off. Putting yourself in the buyers’ shoes, remove items that may detract from their enjoyment of the space and even hinder their ability to see the house for its positive attributes. Be sure to hide garbage cans and other lawn equipment. By the same token, set up some nice things that will pull buyers in and keep them interested. Examples are colorful flowerpots and flowers on the front porch, seasonal garden accessories (try not to overdo it) or a fresh coat of paint on the front door.

Maintain the Outside of Your Home So Buyers Want to Go Inside
There are some buyers that won’t even set foot inside a home if they get a negative impression from the outside. That is just one of the reasons you will want to make your home’s exterior as attractive as possible and then keep it maintained. If you have outdoor plants, keep them watered. Keep your lawn manicured and as inviting as possible. Extend the outdoor into an outdoor living space that buyers will want to make their own.

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You don’t have to spend large amounts of money to achieve great results. In fact, it’s just a matter of a few hours and a lot of love. Each home is different and if you’d like us to walk through your home to provide a custom consultation on how you can improve your home’s exterior – call us today!