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Title: Five Topics to Discuss With Your Real Estate Agent When Selling Your Home
Thinking of selling your home? Before you place the “For Sale” sign in front of your house, there are a few things you should consider in order to maximize your home value and make the sales process smooth and efficient. Be prepared to discuss the following subjects with your real estate agent when you’re ready to sell your home and you’ll be one step ahead in the market.
1) Best Time of Year to Put Your House on the Market
Conventional wisdom dictates that spring is the best time for selling a home. The weather is getting warmer, the school year is coming to an end, and people who have just received their tax refunds may now have extra cash to use for a down payment on a home. However, since not everyone can sell a home in the spring, here are some other seasonal factors to consider. According to annual home sale data from the National Association of Realtors, the slowest selling months of the year are typically January and February, since fewer home sales occur during the holidays. In spite of this, with less competition in the marketplace, you may be able to ask for a higher price for your home, or a quicker closing. Additionally, temperate locations like Florida and California don’t see the seasonal fluctuations in the housing market, where house-hunters are almost always looking. And a late winter or early spring in the Northeast may extend the typical “selling season.” These seasonal variations, as well as a variety of local factors, will all influence the housing market in your area. Be sure to talk to your real estate agent regarding the current state of the market and how it will affect the sale of your home.
2) Open House Strategy and How to De-Clutter
At an open house, first impressions count, so you’ll want to enhance your home’s perceived value. Make your home inviting by taking care of bothersome minor repairs; clean bathroom and kitchen counters and clear them of dishes and clutter. Arrange storage areas neatly and put unused items in a closet. If you have pets, consider having a neighbor watch them for the duration of the open house. It’s a good idea for you to be absent during the open house, also. If you must be present, let your agent do the talking.
Decorate your home to sell by arranging the furniture to look as spacious as possible. Add color and fragrance to any room with fresh flowers. Lastly, don’t forget the outside of your home. Put away all gardening equipment and neatly arrange outdoor items like firewood or furniture. Even take a hard look at your mailbox and make sure it reflects the value and character of your home.
3) Features to Accentuate
While you may have long determined which aspects of your home you love, having a fresh set of eyes assess its best features is a smart idea. If you’re considering selling your home, take the time to walk through it methodically with your real estate agent. Together you can determine which features of the home should be accentuated. Does your home have a wonderful view? Make the most of it by sprucing up window treatments and arranging furniture to draw the eye toward the windows. Perhaps the location of your house is truly incredible. Your real estate agent can help accentuate this feature in sales and marketing materials.
4) Desired Price and Bottom Line Price
It’s great to shoot high, but when determining your home value, it’s also important to identify your bottom line. By assessing recent home sale statistics in your area, your real estate agent can recommend an appropriate target price range. Working with your agent, you can set an initial asking price, as well as privately determine the absolute lowest price you would comfortably accept for selling your home. By crunching the numbers and setting parameters early on, you can avoid emotional rollercoasters during the process of receiving, countering and accepting offers.
5) Disclosures
When selling your home, you may be obligated to disclose problems that could affect the property’s value or desirability. In most states, it is illegal to fraudulently conceal major physical defects in your property, such as a basement that floods in heavy rains. And many states now require sellers to take a proactive role by making written disclosures on the condition of the property. Ask your real estate agent for the particular laws of your state.
1) Best Time of Year to Put Your House on the Market
Conventional wisdom dictates that spring is the best time for selling a home. The weather is getting warmer, the school year is coming to an end, and people who have just received their tax refunds may now have extra cash to use for a down payment on a home. However, since not everyone can sell a home in the spring, here are some other seasonal factors to consider. According to annual home sale data from the National Association of Realtors, the slowest selling months of the year are typically January and February, since fewer home sales occur during the holidays. In spite of this, with less competition in the marketplace, you may be able to ask for a higher price for your home, or a quicker closing. Additionally, temperate locations like Florida and California don’t see the seasonal fluctuations in the housing market, where house-hunters are almost always looking. And a late winter or early spring in the Northeast may extend the typical “selling season.” These seasonal variations, as well as a variety of local factors, will all influence the housing market in your area. Be sure to talk to your real estate agent regarding the current state of the market and how it will affect the sale of your home.
2) Open House Strategy and How to De-Clutter
At an open house, first impressions count, so you’ll want to enhance your home’s perceived value. Make your home inviting by taking care of bothersome minor repairs; clean bathroom and kitchen counters and clear them of dishes and clutter. Arrange storage areas neatly and put unused items in a closet. If you have pets, consider having a neighbor watch them for the duration of the open house. It’s a good idea for you to be absent during the open house, also. If you must be present, let your agent do the talking.
Decorate your home to sell by arranging the furniture to look as spacious as possible. Add color and fragrance to any room with fresh flowers. Lastly, don’t forget the outside of your home. Put away all gardening equipment and neatly arrange outdoor items like firewood or furniture. Even take a hard look at your mailbox and make sure it reflects the value and character of your home.
3) Features to Accentuate
While you may have long determined which aspects of your home you love, having a fresh set of eyes assess its best features is a smart idea. If you’re considering selling your home, take the time to walk through it methodically with your real estate agent. Together you can determine which features of the home should be accentuated. Does your home have a wonderful view? Make the most of it by sprucing up window treatments and arranging furniture to draw the eye toward the windows. Perhaps the location of your house is truly incredible. Your real estate agent can help accentuate this feature in sales and marketing materials.
4) Desired Price and Bottom Line Price
It’s great to shoot high, but when determining your home value, it’s also important to identify your bottom line. By assessing recent home sale statistics in your area, your real estate agent can recommend an appropriate target price range. Working with your agent, you can set an initial asking price, as well as privately determine the absolute lowest price you would comfortably accept for selling your home. By crunching the numbers and setting parameters early on, you can avoid emotional rollercoasters during the process of receiving, countering and accepting offers.
5) Disclosures
When selling your home, you may be obligated to disclose problems that could affect the property’s value or desirability. In most states, it is illegal to fraudulently conceal major physical defects in your property, such as a basement that floods in heavy rains. And many states now require sellers to take a proactive role by making written disclosures on the condition of the property. Ask your real estate agent for the particular laws of your state.
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Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Lansing Homes, Rate Cuts, & Tools for Buyers
Fed Cuts Rate Again This will be a big shot in the arm for home sellers and buyers in the greater Lansing real estate market. In addition to today's good news, NAR Says the Economic Stimulus Legislation Will Help Jumpstart Sluggish Housing Market .
Inventory remains high throughout the suburbs of Okemos, Holt, Grand Ledge and Dewitt, which means buyers have plenty to pick from.
An Online mortgage calculators are a good place to start, but as you get closer to being ready to buy, there is no substitute for a written mortgage pre-approval. Just speaking to your lender is an extremely worthwhile venture – this is the only way to really get an in-depth picture of your overall financial picture and to discover exactly what you can reasonably afford to spend on a home (and possibly on renovating).
"Expect the Best" Mike
Inventory remains high throughout the suburbs of Okemos, Holt, Grand Ledge and Dewitt, which means buyers have plenty to pick from.
An Online mortgage calculators are a good place to start, but as you get closer to being ready to buy, there is no substitute for a written mortgage pre-approval. Just speaking to your lender is an extremely worthwhile venture – this is the only way to really get an in-depth picture of your overall financial picture and to discover exactly what you can reasonably afford to spend on a home (and possibly on renovating).
"Expect the Best" Mike
Monday, January 21, 2008
Delta Township, Enrichment, Real Estate and Green
Right now in Delta Township there is an excellent selection of inventory to pick from on some great homes. Interest rates dropped below 6% last week to put a spark of enthusiasm into the market and increase hits on most real estate websites. If your thinking of moving to Delta Township area make sure you check out the opportunities offered by the Delta Parks and Rec Department. Enrichment classes for kids and adults of all ages. You'll also find some information about Delta Township's greener awareness program and recycling program. Delta Township is also connected to two great school systems, Grand Ledge and Waverly. If you are looking for demographics about the community and desire additional information feel free to contact me or visit my website.
"Expect the Best" Mike
"Expect the Best" Mike
Saturday, January 12, 2008
Real Estate , Great News, Delhi Township, Holt and Greater Lansing Area
It's alway nice to pickup some news that gives a positive slant on the future for real estate investing. Here are three recent headlines that certainly attracted my attention. We need to change the perception, don't you think?
1. NAR forecasts stable home sales in 2008
2. Stable existing home sales in 2008 and then rise!!!
3. The housing "correction" process is well underway
Delhi Township, Holt area has always had plenty to offer with real estate growth and still does today. A recent article I blogged focuses on the positives and why now is the time to make your move. In case you missed it here's the link.
The marketing of homes today has developed into a science of search engines, keywords, social networking, virtual tours, and email marketing. The day of classified ads in the local newspaper are gone. here are a few good samples on instant exposure to you home that can help entice a sale in today's market.
Home in Delta Township
Home for sale in Holt
Colonial Village 2 story for sale.
You can always get the entire area of available homes which consist of over 6000 properties for sale or by visiting my website.
"Expect the best" Mike
1. NAR forecasts stable home sales in 2008
2. Stable existing home sales in 2008 and then rise!!!
3. The housing "correction" process is well underway
Delhi Township, Holt area has always had plenty to offer with real estate growth and still does today. A recent article I blogged focuses on the positives and why now is the time to make your move. In case you missed it here's the link.
The marketing of homes today has developed into a science of search engines, keywords, social networking, virtual tours, and email marketing. The day of classified ads in the local newspaper are gone. here are a few good samples on instant exposure to you home that can help entice a sale in today's market.
Home in Delta Township
Home for sale in Holt
Colonial Village 2 story for sale.
You can always get the entire area of available homes which consist of over 6000 properties for sale or by visiting my website.
"Expect the best" Mike
Sunday, December 30, 2007
Grand Ledge School District Market Update
Grand Ledge School District has much to offer students and parents who are fortunate enough to live in this district. Grand Ledge has a rich history of academic excellence, community pride and community partnerships. To become better acquainted with this district, I recommend visiting the Districts Website.
Grand Ledge has had $40,130,778.00 or 228 sale units as of December 30th for 2007. of that figure, $32,309,417.00 or 178 units were residential sales, $6,511,351.00 (37 Units) were Condominium sales. The balance consisted of vacant-land, commercial and income properties.
Grand ledge is a great place to live, work and raise a family. If you would like additional information, demographics and stats, visit: Grand Ledge Community Demographics.
My Real Estate Blog features several community updates throughout the year and can be found here or visit MikeBowler.com for all your real estate services, including over 6500 real estate listings throughout the greater Lansing area.
Happy New Year & "Expect the Best" Mike
Grand Ledge has had $40,130,778.00 or 228 sale units as of December 30th for 2007. of that figure, $32,309,417.00 or 178 units were residential sales, $6,511,351.00 (37 Units) were Condominium sales. The balance consisted of vacant-land, commercial and income properties.
Grand ledge is a great place to live, work and raise a family. If you would like additional information, demographics and stats, visit: Grand Ledge Community Demographics.
My Real Estate Blog features several community updates throughout the year and can be found here or visit MikeBowler.com for all your real estate services, including over 6500 real estate listings throughout the greater Lansing area.
Happy New Year & "Expect the Best" Mike
Saturday, December 15, 2007
Grand Ledge Schools, Delta Township, Lansing Real Estate for Sale
Grand Ledge Schools, Delta Township, Lansing Real Estate Address: 6333 Larocque Circle Type: Residential Style: Ranch "Great Family Home" Bedrooms: 4 "4th Bedroom in Basement" Bathrooms: 3 "3rd Bath in Basement" Garage: Double, Attached "Finished, Heated, Water" Basement: Yes, Full "4 Finished Rooms" Size: 1,905 sq. ft. "Additional Square Feet in basement" Lot Type: Rectangular Lot Size: 90ft x 146ft "Private Back Yard" Taxes: $2,992.00 (2007)
This home is Stunning! Your dreams come true in this gorgoues, wonderfully updated ranch with 4 large bedrooms & 3 full baths. Spectacular new kitchen looks out on private back yard. Property Features: Single Family Home Located in Lansing Grand Ledge School District Ranch Built in 1976 4 Bedrooms 3 Full Baths 9 Total Rooms Approx. 1,905 Sq. Ft. Two Fireplaces, Wood Burning Full Basement, Walkout, Finished 2.5 Car Garage, Attached, Heated, Door Opener, Concrete Floor 1/4+ thru 1/2 Acre, 1/2+ thru 1 Acre "Expect the Best" Mike
This home is Stunning! Your dreams come true in this gorgoues, wonderfully updated ranch with 4 large bedrooms & 3 full baths. Spectacular new kitchen looks out on private back yard. Property Features: Single Family Home Located in Lansing Grand Ledge School District Ranch Built in 1976 4 Bedrooms 3 Full Baths 9 Total Rooms Approx. 1,905 Sq. Ft. Two Fireplaces, Wood Burning Full Basement, Walkout, Finished 2.5 Car Garage, Attached, Heated, Door Opener, Concrete Floor 1/4+ thru 1/2 Acre, 1/2+ thru 1 Acre "Expect the Best" Mike
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