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In every endeavor you should always surround
yourself with the best and most qualified expert assistance and
advice. To get your home sold, it's vital you select the best agent
possible – someone with your interests in mind and someone you can
trust to get the job done. But even the most successful agent cannot
get buyers to the table unless you pay attention to the
two essentials – presentation and price.
Presentation: Potential buyers will make
up their minds within 10 seconds on the merits of your property.
That's why first impressions are particularly vital when it comes to
real estate. In everyday life, you may get the opportunity to change
a person's mind about some things. But if they take one look at your
home and drive away, you've probably lost them forever.
An exterior that's tidy, clean and
charming needs to be followed up with the same attention once they
open the door. It may seem tedious, but your home should always be
clean and polished in appearance both inside and out. Clear out the
clutter, fix squeaky doors and loose door handles, freshen the paint
and turn that storage room back into the bedroom it was intended to
be.
Pricing: Setting the right price can
sometimes be tricky, especially when you've lived in (and loved) a
home for a long time. Today's market is a little sticky so if the
price is too high, buyers will look elsewhere. They are well aware
that they have many choices. You want to get your best price for
your property but be careful about getting too ambitious unless
you're willing to sit for a while.
Real estate agents have the cat bird's seat when it comes to
knowing what sells and for how much. It's much more involved than
merely price per square foot. If your home hasn't sold in a
reasonable length of time, ask what further steps you need to take.
If constructive criticism is given, don't take it personal. This is
a business decision. You want to sell a product in order to reach
your goal of moving to a new home. It's your agent's charge to get
that done for you.
Copyright 2008 PropertySource Network
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