FOR WHAT IT'S WORTH... Making the most from the sale of your home.

INTRODUCTION.
The process of selling a home can sometimes be complicated. The terminology can be confusing, procedures may be unclear, and even the participants can be ambiguous! But you can sort it out and understand the process if you learn a few terms, get to know the people involved and their role, and become familiar with your obligations and what you should expect.
1. BROKERS
Brokers, also know as Real Estate agents, cooperate to help you sell your home. Familiarize yourself with Listing Brokers and what sort of service they can offer you when marketing your home.

2. THE LISTING APPOINTMENT

When you have made a decision of whom you are employing to market your home, you will met with the broker and discuss the process of listing your home.

3. WORKING THE NUMBERS

A critical factor of selling your home and getting the most of the sale is to set the right sales price. This is why you need a professional evaluation from an experienced Realtor. Other Key factors that affect the sale are:

1. Market Conditions
2. Condition of your home
3. Repairs or Improvements
4. Selling timeframe

4. PROPERTY PROFILES

The listing Agent will prepare a folder of information about the property based on the information collected from you the seller and other data from public records. This information will include items such as: water, school districts, neighboorhood and subdivision identification, tax and other information.

5. GETTING READY FOR BUYERS

All other factors being equal, the home that makes the best visual impression often sells quickest. Use common sense as to what buyers would like to see.

Examples:

• Curb appeal
• Paint
• Carpet
• Repairs and renovation
• neatness
• etc.

A good first impression makes an impact on a number of level. It's not just the wy your house looks to potential buyers, but how it feels and smells to them.

Even though you spend your valuable time readying your house for a sale, the selling itself is the job of your broker. He or she will take the responsibility for marketing your home to the appropriate audiences and bringing in buyers to view the home. Make sure you ask your broker what type of marketing he or she will employ to sell your home faster.

Other items to know and get familiar with are:

1. The accepted offer.
2. Settllement.
3. Etc.

This information given above, is a very short version of the process, However, to receive a full version of the report please feel free to e-mail or call me, and I will immediately send you the full version of the reports.

Take the time to investigate and become familiar with the process. If you or any of your friends or family are considering buying or selling their home and would like more information please feel free to contact me.

Please come back next month when I post the next issue.

Choosing the Right Agent.

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There you will find an array of useful information about selling and purchasing Real Estate.

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