Debbie Ward-Terry

Archive for the ‘Sellers’ Category

I have heard this question from many of my clients, especially in today’s market.  There could be several reasons, but the number one reason is most sellers are unrealistic with what their home is really worth.  As Realtors, we have seen the prices dropping over the past several years, so we have gotten use to the current home values, but for some sellers that is a hard pill to swallow.  Overpriced listings are not, under any circumstances, going to sell in today’s market.  There is simply too much to choose from.    Other reasons you home may not be selling, assuming your home is priced appropriately, are:

• Location
• How well your home shows
• You may have a lousy agent
• You have insufficient marketing

Click HERE to read a detailed article on 5 Reasons Why Your Home Isn’t Selling.  The right agent makes all the difference in the world.

According to the National Association of Realtors 2009 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers 90% of home buyers used the Internet when searching for a home.  Realty World Homes of Distinction is now providing sellers maximum exposure on the Internet through a National Listing Distribution Program.  Within 72 hours of listing your home with any Realty World Homes of Distinction agent it will be displayed on numerous major national real estate website portals, providing instant, maximum exposure and increased search results on all of our listing. 

Below is a list of some of the sites our listings are automatically fed too.

If you are looking for a job you dress for success and sell yourself to the person that is hiring. Well, when it comes to selling your home, it’s important to dress it to sell too. Staging homes has become increasingly popular because it works.

There are some options for getting your home sellable, you can hire an expert to stage your home, or an experienced real estate agent will also have many valuable tips. It is important that you look at your home from a buyer’s perspective. The buyer needs to focus on your home when they are there for a showing, not get distracted by your personal stuff.

Below are a few important tasks to focus on when staging your home:

1. De-clutter: We all accumulate a lot of clutter and then get used to living with it. Clutter is the biggest distraction for buyers. If you are serious about selling your home, kill two birds with one stone, and go ahead and box up all the extra clutter in your home. It will make it more sellable, and you will be ahead of the game when it comes to packing when you get ready to move.

2. De-Personalize: Put away the family photos and trinkets. The buyer needs to imagine their family living in your home, not yours. Besides, you’re moving…you need to pack them up anyway.

3. Deep clean: A dirty house is a big turn off for buyers. Make your home as fresh and clean as you can. It’s just too easy to lose a buyer’s interest due to something that really is such an easy fix.

4. Lighten and brighten: Light and bright is best for showing your home. Open the blinds, and turn on the lights. Check light bulbs and make sure they are working properly.

5. First impressions are important. A buyer will begin looking at your home the minute they pull in the driveway. Keep your yard manicured; make sure the front porch and the front door are clean. Flowers by the front door always add a special touch and make the buyer feel welcome.

Doing these five things will help improve the look and feel of your home. When a buyer can see their belongings and their family in your home, the better your chances are of selling it.