What the heck is so great about your house?

Have you been thinking about selling your house?

by: +Sarah Marrinan - Keller Williams Premier Realty 

As I'm sure you already know a lot of work we're going to preparing to sell. Just like anything else you want to get top dollar for you need to make it look it's best but aside from all the cleaning decluttering and staging that you're going to do we're going to need to get as much information about your house as possible.
So let's answer the first question that will be on most buyers minds when they come to look at your house.

What's so great about this house and why should I pay this price?

Start thinking about the things that made you fall in love with the house and the things that you've done to improve it and write them out.

It's no secret that everybody wants to find a good value; to be sure that what they're getting is worth the money they're spending; so it only makes sense that you want to provide a list of features and benefits defending top dollar value for your home.

Need help getting going with your list? Please give me a call!

Respect the Other Side's Priorities

All roads do not lead to happiness...

When negotiating the purchase or sale of a house, knowing what's most important to the person on the other side of the negotiating table can help you avoid pushing too hard on hot or sensitive issues.

Consider where you can and can't give and balance that against the other side.  As the buyer, if you really need your closing costs paid, maybe you shouldn't push for a bunch of repairs and a discount on the price.
As the seller, if you need time to find a new house, maybe you negotiate a rent-back or lower sales price for an extend closing date.

Remember, it's not all or nothing. It's what feel fair to both sides.  A good real estate agent will help you find the best terms.

This can apply to everyday challenges as well.  Unfortunately, I have taught this to my daughters all too young.

"Mom, I know you really want me to go to bed.  An you know that I am always hungry at bed time.  So if I could just have some ice cream now, I can go to bed without telling you I am hungry."
:)

Have more questions?  Call me!

Further Reading:
7 Step Guide to Selling Your House
Should-I-ask-seller-to-pay-my-closing-costs
Moving Advice

Is that home priced right?

Negotiating the price of a home that is fair to both the buyer and seller can be challenging.

There's no question that significantly overpricing your home will turn off potential buyers.  Getting no offers at your price and even worse, no showings will force you to reduce the price of your house in just a week on the market (or sit on the market and become stale, outdated inventory that will return you a most likey evn lower sale price).  

Likewise, making an offer that's far lower than the asking price is practically guaranteed to alienate the sellers. They may push back hard or not respond to your offer at all.

Asking and offering prices should be based on recent sales prices of comparable homes.

What is the easiest way to compare sales and come to an agreement?
Call Sarah for help!  651-964-0289

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