Archive for the 'Selling Real Estate' Category
How to Present Your College Station Home in its Best Light
July 14th, 2010 categories: Home Improvement & Design, Selling Real Estate
Many of the College Station residents I've spoken with recently are faced with the decision to sell their home; for some, this can be a worrisome issue. But this process does not have to be as stressful as it seems! A recurring question is, "How will my home do on the market?" As I've mentioned recently, it is a buyer's market, so it is imperative for a seller to present the best product possible if they want to get a good deal on their home. As I tell my clients, if you want peace of mind - I cannot stress enough the necessity of showing a clean, well-maintained home. Though I've recently discussed staging a home, the need for further advice and details on home maintenance and presentation is critical. Whether you are in the position of needing to sell now, eventually, or even if you are set in your home for life, a well-maintained home is an essential point of pride. (more...)| Discussion: Your Comments Please »
Tips for Staging your College Station Home, Ensuring a Faster Sale
July 7th, 2010 categories: Home Improvement & Design, Selling Real Estate
When I am selling a Bryan/College Station home, I always offer tips to the seller concerning how to put their home in the best light for showings. First impressions are lasting impressions. And in soft market times, it is important to show your listing at its best advantage. (more...)| Discussion: Your Comments Please »
Contingency Contracts: Friend or Foe?
June 24th, 2010 categories: Bryan Homes, Buying Real Estate, Market Trends, Miramont, Pebble Creek, Real Estate News, Real Estate True Tales, Selling Real Estate, The Realtor's Life, Woodcreek
In the world of real estate, there are few things more intimidating than the dreaded contingency contract. Though they can be confusing at times, I assure you contingency contracts are nothing to be afraid of. In fact, they can be quite beneficial to both the buyer and the seller when used correctly. Let's begin by discussing exactly what a contingency contract is. A contingency contract is what you use to buy a new home when you need the equity from your current house to make the purchase. It is exactly the same as a standard contract except for the fact that it includes an addendum for the sale of another property by the buyer. For that reason, we will focus on the content of the addendum for this article. It is important to note, however, that ALL parts of the contract can affect the seller's willingness to accept an offer. The first question many people have is , "When can I submit a contingency offer?" The answer: Whenever you want. Will a knowledgeable seller take a contingency offer before your current house is under contract to sale? Probably not. For that reason, it is important that your first priority is getting your current house under...| Discussion: Your Comments Please »
How Do I Sell My House FAST? (Step 5)
June 22nd, 2010 categories: Castlegate, Hilltop Lakes, Miramont, Pebble Creek, Real Estate News, Real Estate True Tales, Selling Real Estate
At last, we have reached the final step of the process! Let us begin by reviewing the previous steps. The First, and most important step, is to contact a Realtor. Simply doing this can save you the trouble of having to worry about the following four steps. If you insist on continuing alone, you must then CLEAN your house, PRICE your house, and STAGE your house properly to ensure it sells in the optimal amount of time. The final step in the process is often the most difficult. This is not because sellers are not motivated, but simply that they don't always have the correct tools to get the job done properly. This step is ADVERTISING. Advertising a house for sale is largely a numbers game. By that, I mean that the more people who see your property, the better. In order to advertise effectively, you must look at how consumers find houses for sale. A large percentage of home buyers contact Realtors to help them find a home. Realtors use a system called MLS, or Multiple Listing Service, to market their listings to other Realtors and potential buyers. This is yet another reason why it is important to speak with a...| Discussion: Your Comments Please »
How Do I Sell My House FAST?? Step 4
February 27th, 2010 categories: Bryan Homes, Castlegate, Hilltop Lakes, Home Improvement & Design, Miramont, Pebble Creek, Selling Real Estate, Woodcreek
Right now, College Station home sales are outstanding! How can you make sure you capitalize on our great market? I have already covered finding a Realtor, cleaning, pricing, and today I will cover step four in the process: STAGING. Due to the recent outpouring of information on television about staging, many people are under the impression that staging is a difficult process that must be done by a professional. This is not the case. All you need are a few simple guidelines to follow. First, remember that you are selling the space in your house. The larger the space looks, the more value you add. That does not mean you should remove everything. Houses that appear lived in are much easier to sell than empty houses. It simply means that you should leave only enough furniture to give the future owner an idea about what will fit in each room. For instance, in a bedroom you might leave a full size bed and a night stand. Next, you must remember that you are selling a house, not YOUR home. That means that personal items need to be removed. Things like religious symbols and family pictures can sometimes make potential buyers feel like they...| Discussion: 1 Comment »
How Do I Sell My House FAST?? Step 3
February 26th, 2010 categories: Bryan Homes, Castlegate, Community Events, Hilltop Lakes, Home Improvement & Design, Miramont, Pebble Creek, Real Estate News, Real Estate True Tales, Selling Real Estate, Woodcreek
In the competitive world of College Station home sales, it is imperative that you stay ahead of the competition. Today, I will cover step three to giving you a great edge: PRICING. Other than contacting a Realtor, this may be the most important step in the process. Pricing is affected by many factors. Just a few of them are how much houses in the area have sold for in the past, how much money you NEED to get, how much money you WANT to get, and how fast you need to sell your house. It is important to remember that pricing will be different for each house as well as each seller. Many people think that the average sales price for their neighborhood is a good place to start. This is often a good idea, but make sure to base your price on average sales price per square foot, not average total sales price. From there, you can add to the price for improvements, decrease price if you are in a hurry to sell, make allowances for repairs, ........the list goes on seemingly forever. The bottom line is that there is no simple formula to follow. This is why it is imperative that...| Discussion: Your Comments Please »
