Getting Ready to Sell?

It can be daunting the thought of selling, that is what we are for! Interviewing and selecting a Realtor to work with over a year in advance is something we strongly recommend as a lot of work happens well before we put a for sale sign in the front yard.

Repairs and Curb Appeal

One of the most important things to do before putting your home on the market is to take care of those “easy” tasks you’ve been saying you’ll get to for a while now, like fixing the leaky faucet, painting the patch on the wall, replacing the deck boards and so on, everyone has “that” list. In addition to checking off the items on your home’s to do list, don’t neglect your home’s curb appeal, it is the future buyer’s first impression of your home. De-clutter the yard, rake the leaves, trim the bushes, plant fresh flowers, paint doors and wash windows. By enlisting a Reis Real Estate well before it is time to sell they will be able to help you prioritize your list of things to do.

Staging Basics For Your Home:

Our agents will work with you to set your home up for the perfect photos, and showings by providing personalized staging instructions and vendors, if needed. Staging removes unnecessary items from the home that make it feel cluttered, dated or break up the natural flow of the home.  You can begin by focusing on the basics of staging:

• Declutter- Remove “you” from the home, personal pictures and items. Where necessary replace items with neutral décor. Remove all items possible from kitchen counters and store them away.
• Neutralize- Replace bold and specific décor with neutral ones, this includes paint colors.
• Keep it clean- Nothing sells better than clean and well maintained homes. Always keep the home feeling and smelling clean.
• Some inexpensive upgrades that can make a huge difference to the experience of a showing include:
  • New neutral bed treatment 
  • New neutral towels
  • Fresh neutral paint
  • New and updated light fixtures and hardware.

Pricing:

Once you are ready to sell pricing your home and understanding the current market trends is crucial. Reis Real Estate will provide you with a free comparative market analysis and explain the market’s current trends to best help you price your home to accomplish your goals. Both pricing a home too high or too low in any market can negatively affect the final purchase price, which is why it is so important to work with a Realtor who is knowledgeable of your specific market. 

Photographs: 

Buyers search for homes online and the photographs are what determine whether or not the buyer feels a home is something they want to see in person or not. Investing in a Realtor who can provide photos that truly capture the appeal of your home is of the upmost importance. Reis Real Estate Realtors are happy to provide you with samples of their work.

Scheduling, Paperwork and Negotiations:

There is a lot involved in selling, paperwork, deadlines, negotiations and so on. Your Reis Real Estate Realtor is trained to keep your interest in mind at all times this includes following up with lenders, home inspectors, attorneys and so forth on your behalf and keeping you informed on the progress of your sale, you probably had a full plate already, our job is to manage your sale from beginning to end with as little inconvenience to you as possible.