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I am pleased to present you with the latest issue of
Life@Home. Delivered to home buyers, sellers and owners on a
monthly basis, this electronic newsletter is designed to
give you the real estate information that is important to
you. In each issue, you will find practical tips and
articles related to buying, selling or owning a home, as
well as the latest news on real estate trends. I hope that
you enjoy this issue of Life@Home. If I can be of any
assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me.
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Your Home At Center Stage
In Hollywood they are called stylists. They are fashion
professionals who help celebrities shine by outfitting
them in the right clothes and accessories. In the world
of home buying and selling, real estate professionals
fill the same role, but in this case the “star” is your
home. Here are five things you can do to stage your home
for sale.
Staging is an important part of the home sale
process.Staging is presenting your home in its best and
most appealing light to the majority of buyers. In the
end, it may even lead to less time on the market and a
better sales price.
1. De-clutter and de-personalize: Remove all clutter and
reduce the number of personal pictures and mementos. You
do not have to purge everything, but packing away items
at a friend’s house or in storage might be a good idea.
2. Go for an updated look: If you have well-worn,
wall-to-wall carpet, rip it up and replace it. If your
kitchen cabinets are dated, spruce them up with new
paint. Making your home look its best may take some
money and some elbow grease.
3. Create a warm and cozy environment: You want your
home to have a welcoming feel. Rearrange seating to
create conversation areas. You want buyers to want to
stay and relax.
4. Lighten up: Use table lamps to create a warm glow and
mirrors to reflect the light around the room. Open up
blinds and shades to let the sunshine in. A fresh coat
of paint in an inviting, neutral tone will play up the
sense of light and warmth.
5. Use accessories: Accent pillows, throw blankets,
fresh cut flowers, bowls of polished fruit and artfully
arranged books, can help you complete the sophisticated
and inviting scene. Remember, you want buyers to imagine
themselves living in this setting.
Your real estate professional is your greatest resource
when it comes to preparing your home for sale. Work with
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A Change In Direction
When you set your asking price, it was with the
belief that the home was worth and could ultimately earn
that amount. However, if it is several weeks later and
there have been no offers, or only a very few and those
far under your price point, it could be time to take
action.
Discuss with your agent whether or not you should reduce
your asking price. Many sellers might feel discouraged
at this prospect, but lowering the price to the right
amount, at the right time, could work to your advantage.
It indicates to potential buyers that you understand the
market conditions and are willing to make compromises
when warranted. It also shows that you are truly
motivated to sell the property. Both characteristics can
be very appealing to buyers and their agents
Once you decide to reduce the price, work with your real
estate professional to make the most of the decision.
For instance, he can run tailored marketing including
ads tagged, “Just Reduced” or “New Price.” He can
contact all prospective buyers that visited your open
houses or toured the home and let them know about the
reduction. He can reach out to his professional network
and let his colleagues know that, “This terrific home is
now available for even less!”
Also, it is important to remember that lowering the
price may open your home to a segment of buyers who were
previously locked out by the higher threshold.
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Never Too Late
Swimming is a great low-impact sport that can
build aerobic endurance and strength. However,
if you did not learn to swim as a child, worry
not. It is never too late to take up this great
form of exercise. Local community pools, YMCA /
YWCA, JCC and other outlets usually offer
beginning lessons for adults. |
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