3 Tips for Southern Maine Home Sellers
FEB 2, 2018-1 MIN
3 Tips for Southern Maine Home Sellers
FEB 2, 2018-1 MIN
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<span id="docs-internal-guid-63020c97-5852-84cc-59f6-5e7e218166bf"><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i>What can you do to set your home apart from the competition? I have three tips to give your listing a competitive edge. </i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">What can you do to give your home a competitive edge once it hits the market? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">1. Get your home pre-inspected. </span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">By ordering the inspection, you show the buyer that you’ve done some due diligence. It also shows that you addressed any issues head-on. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Another benefit of the pre-inspection is that you will save more money in the long run. When the buyer does the inspection, they are trying to find everything they need to know about the property while looking for a way to renegotiate with you on pricing and repairs. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Depending on what comes up during the home inspection, buyers can get very nervous. Their idea of what something might cost to repair can be a little skewed. If you’ve done the inspection and addressed those issues head-on—and you have the report and receipts to show it—you will save money in the long run. You also won’t be blindsided by any surprises.</span></div>
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Staged homes sell in 11 days and for 17% more money than non-staged homes.</div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">2. Have your home staged. </span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">According to the National Association of Realtors, homes that are professionally staged sell in 11 days or less and for 17% more than non-staged homes. Staging will yield you more money in a shorter amount of time. Staging also helps buyers see where things can be placed in the home to make it warm and welcoming. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">3. Have professional photos taken. </span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">We always use a professional photographer on all of our listings. Everyone knows that a picture says 1,000 words, but I think a picture says a million words. People get emotional when it comes to buying, and those photos are their first impression of your home. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">If you follow these tips, you will set your listing up for a successful sale. If you have any other questions about selling in today’s market, just give me a call or send me an email. I would be happy to help you!</span></div>
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