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in general as well as the market in the specific area in which you live.
Remember, you can always count on me to keep you informed of real estate opportunities not just over
the short term, but also well into the future. I will continue to do my best to live up to your highest
expectations. It’s the surest way I know to keep a customer happy.
Open House Tips That Turn Viewers Into Buyers
What do you want from an open
house? Obviously, you want to attract
a lot of potential buyers — and have at
least a few of them become seriously
interested in your property.
So how do you make your open house as
successful as possible?
You probably already know the basics: make sure
your house is clean, bright and uncluttered.
However, there are some other open house
success tips you may not know…
Get minor repairs done. A dripping faucet, a
squeaky fence door, or a scuff on the wall may
seem minor to you, but these problems can stand
out like a sore thumb to a potential buyer.
Brighten things up. Make sure all areas of your home are well lit. Natural light has the most appealing
effect. Open all the curtains.
Put away personal items. Trophies, pictures, mementos — all remind potential home buyers that they’re
strangers in someone else’s home. Make each room look as impersonal yet inviting as possible. Stage your
rooms as though they were in an attractive furniture store display.
Sniff around. There are probably smells around your home that you’ve become used to, or even like, such
as lingering perfume scents in the bathroom or remnant odours from cooking an exotic meal. Try to make
your home as scent-free as possible.
Take your pet for a long walk. Don’t leave them in the house during the event, no matter how friendly and
well-behaved they may be. Some people just don’t like pets. Others may be allergic to them.
Make sure everything works. Check for burnt out light bulbs, run-on toilets, and derailed closet doors.
A final tip: Unless it’s absolutely necessary, don’t be at the open house yourself. Your presence can be
intimidating to potential home buyers, no matter how cordial and helpful you try to be.
Need more tips on selling your home quickly and for the best price? Call today.
Your Property Is The Product
They say, “Home is where the heart
is.” How true! That’s why, when selling
your property, it’s important to realize
that your home – your heart — is
moving to another place. Your current
property is now a product that you
want to sell quickly, and for the best
price possible.
Making that mental transition, however, isn’t easy.
After all, you probably have at least one fond
memory associated with every room in your house!
Here’s a tip: Pack up the personal items, such as
pictures and trophies. Rearrange the furniture.
Make it look like someone else’s home.
When you let go of your emotional attachment to
your property, you’ll be able to be more objective
when preparing it for sale.
Trying To Find A Bargain Home
You’ve heard the story. Someone finds
a home on the market that seems
underpriced, grabs it, and
subsequently discovers it’s worth tens
of thousands of dollars more than the
selling price.
What a bargain!
The truth is, bargains like that rarely happen.
Most properties sell for somewhere close to their
market value. That’s why you need to find the
perfect home for you, in the right neighbourhood,
with a list price that is within your affordability range,
and then buy that property for the lowest price your
REALTOR® can negotiate.
When you shop for the right property at the right price, you have a good chance of finding and buying your
dream home.
But if you go into the market with a plan to find a bargain, you risk overlooking those homes that might
otherwise be great opportunities for you. Why? Because your price expectations will probably be a lot lower
than the actual market prices.
The good news is that an experienced REALTOR® can help you find a home that’s perfect for you in every
way: type, features, neighbourhood — and price.
notable, quotable... quotes!
“Failure is never quite so frightening as regret.”
Author Unknown
“Commitment is what transforms a promise into reality.”
Abraham Lincoln
“Success is the prize for those who stand true to their ideas.”
Josh S. Hinds