Selling Your Home In Today's Marketplace?
Home owners have seen lots of volatility in the Minneapolis & St. Paul real estate marketplace in the past number of years. Fortunately, since early 2013 the Twin Cities real estate market has really heated up, with substantial market value gains in just about every sector of residential real estate. Instead of the real estate market being a buyers market, it once again has become a sellers market, with very low inventories of homes, and homes selling with multiple offers. Now is the time to sell!
However, selling a home is complicated. It is best to use a Realtor to make sure the house is priced correctly and not leave any money on the table. A Realtor can protect you from potential liability. A Realtor is an expert. Our team of experts can help you price your home correctly from the start and stage your home to look it's best. We will market your home through many avenues including internet, email mass marketing, print ads and networking.
Contact Us for current information on the Twin cities market place.
What's Your Home Worth?
There are five major factors that contribute to the price that the market will bear for any home or property:
1. Finding properties similar to yours that are in very close proximity to your home.
* Homes of similar style and year built, with similar upgrades and updates that have sold in the past six months.
* Homes of similar style and year built, with similar upgrades and updates that are currently for sale; your competition.
2. General market conditions
* General state of the economy.
* Inventory of comparable homes on the market; your competition.
* Number of active buyers in the market for a home or property.
* Time of year.
3. General condition of the financial markets
* Current mortgage rates.
* Availability of creative mortgage programs.
4. Geographical location of your home or property
* Where your property is located
5. Condition of your home or property
* Clean and well maintained homes sell faster and for more money.
* Quality and quantity of finished square feet.
* Upgrades.
Contact Us for a Market Valuation of your home.
As a Home Owner
We have some suggestions to help your house sell for the highest price possible
- First Impressions are Key - Mow the lawn, trim the shrubs, rake the leaves and remove any clutter around the out side of the house.
- Invest a Few Hours for Future Dividends - Clean up inside the house as well. If your woodwork is scuffed or the paint is fading, perhaps some minor redecorating will freshen it up. Prospects love that "Turn Key" look!
- Check Faucets and Bulbs - Dripping water and burned out bulbs suggest a neglected house.
- Don't Shut Out a Sale - Sticking doors and cabinets will stick in a prospects mind.
- Think Safety - Make your residence is as non-perilous as possible for unfamiliar visitors.
- Make Room for Space - Make sure your attic and basement are clean and neat. This will better show how much storage space you have.
- Consider Your Closets - The better organized a closet, the larger it appears.
- Make Your Bathrooms Sparkle - Repair the caulking and display your best towels, mats and shower curtains.
- Create Dream Bedrooms - Get rid of excess furniture. Colorful bedspreads and fresh curtains are a must.
- Open Up in the Daytime - Pull back your curtains and drapes so buyers can see how bright and cheery your home is.
- Lighten Up At Night - Turning on all your lights, both inside and outside when showing at night, add color and warmth. Making people feel welcome.
- Avoid Crowd Scenes - Potential buyers often feel like intruders when they enter a home with the sellers present. Make sure you vacate the home for any showings.
- Watch Your Pets - Do everybody a favor and keep your pets outside or out of the way when showing your home.
- Think Volume - Set the mood with some gentle music. Not too loud, though.
- Don't Turn Your Home into a Second-Hand Store - Don't distract potential buyers with offers to sell furnishing you no longer need. You may lose the biggest sale of all.
- Defer To Experience - When prospects want to talk price, terms or other real estate matters, let them speak to an expert: your Realtor.
- Help Your Agent - Your Realtor will have an easier time selling your home if showings are scheduled through him.
- Relax - Your Realtor has everything under control!
Contact Us for help in preparing your home for sale.
Free One Year Warranty On Your Home
Peace of mind from the day your home is listed or put on the market with us. The warranty extends through the buyers first year of home ownership. Another plus for potential buyers!
Contact Us for further information on our Home Warranty.
