First impressions are HUGE with Home Buyers! More often than not, that first visit will be your only opportunity to emotionally win over the buyer. It's like online dating. If you showed up to a first date smelling of bad odor, and looking disheveled, there's a good chance you won't be asked out on a second date. When appealing … [Read more...] about Tip #7
Weekly Tips
Understanding Supply, Demand and Condition in Real Estate
I've noticed after numerous listing appointments and talking with people that it's not clear why home improvements help sell a home faster, and for top dollar. In many cases, people feel these improvements are an expense and not an investment. I want to share this food analogy below, as I believe this will help show how … [Read more...] about Understanding Supply, Demand and Condition in Real Estate
Tip #5
More than ever, deferred home maintenance items need to be addressed before listing a home for sale in the traditional retail market. Even though in the Metro Phoenix area, there is low inventory. The consumer's expectations do not change. Due to the abundance of information, the internet brings us, people are becoming more … [Read more...] about Tip #5
Tip# 4
This month's tip has to do with the six C's. These "C"s will help you achieve that top dollar price. One of the most economical solutions in updating your home is to find a neutral color to use throughout the home. Typically you should consult a stager or interior designer or real estate professional for this. But I've taken … [Read more...] about Tip# 4
Tip# 3
#PRICING Price the home correctly! Research show's overpricing your property will actually cost you money. If priced competitively from the very beginning, a home will sell at the higher end of the value range. The longer it lingers on the market, the lower it lands in that range. To understand pricing, first, you must … [Read more...] about Tip# 3
Tip #2
The last tip was about the importance of having consistency throughout your home. The psychology behind creating consistency is that it can make a home feel finished. Anything that "feels" unfinished, chopped up, disjointed, or "feels like a project" will result in lower demand and in turn lower offers. This week we are … [Read more...] about Tip #2
Tip #1
Getting TOP dollar for your home, more often than not, will require some sort of fine-tuning. If you've lived in your home for a while, and you want to get the most money for your home, prepare yourself to put in a little work to get your home in tip-top shape. There are a number of things that must be done to achieve this. … [Read more...] about Tip #1
