SELLER SERVICES
“The further you get into the sales process of Selling your Home, the more Involved it becomes”
SELLER SERVICES
Undertand the Sales Process
Many times in the real estate world, the seller is not kept informed of the ever changing real estate market. Communication in this business is Vital. It is your Realtor’s job to let you know what is happening in the market, good, bad, or indifferent and help you understand the sales process.
Michael calls or e-mails all of his sellers once a week, usually on Thursday or Friday afternoons, to inform his sellers on market conditions and upcoming advertisements. He also utilizes automatic e-mails that inform his sellers of neighborhood market activity, new homes going up for sale in the neighborhood and what homes sold for in the neighborhood. This insures that the Michael’s sellers are on top of market conditions at all times! Michael also will call his sellers to set up showings and for feedback from showings. Feedback from potential buyers is critical information all sellers need to know.
Michael can be reached from 8:30 am till 7:00 pm on his direct line at (757) 286-3878. You will always talk directly with me or if I am with Clients, you can count on him giving the very best service possible!
SELLER TIPS
GETTING THE MOST FOR YOUR HOME
Your home can be sold sooner and at a better price when you follow some simple guidelines.
Price your home accurately. For this, you should enlist the help of a reputable professional. Don’t choose your cousin’s sister-in-law, for example, who dabbles in real estate. You’ll fare much better if you select an experienced real estate agent who sells a fair number of listings, preferably in your neighborhood.
Your agent will analyze comparable sales and prepare an estimate of value often called a CMA, for comparative market analysis. It is OK to compare the Zestimate at Zillow but note the variances your agent will point out because your listing agent should have the experience and education to provide you with a more accurate opinion of value.
A skilled agent can advise you on preparing your home for sale. Most homes show better with about half of the furniture removed. If a buyer walks in the door and wonders if anybody lives in the house, you’ve done your job correctly. Consider home staging to boost your selling power and appeal. Painting is the single most effective improvement you can make. Don’t let dings in the woodwork or scraps on the walls make your home reflect deferred maintenance.
Choose the best day to list your home. This time period will vary depending on your local community, the weather, time of year, and a host of other factors, including the state of your present real estate market. You basically get one chance to present your home in hopefully its best light the first day on the market.
Be flexible with showings. If home showings are too much of an imposition, consider going away the first weekend your home is on the market. Yes, it can feel a bit intrusive to allow strangers to trek through your home and check out your soft-closing drawers in the kitchen. The best way to sell your home is to let a buyer inside with her buyer’s agent to tour in peace and quiet. Leave the house when buyer’s agents show up. Anything you say can and will be used against you, plus, buyer’s agents prefer to show without interference.
Consider allowing an open house if your home is conducive to an open house. Not every home is a viable candidate for an open house. If your home is located in an area close to major traffic, that is generally indicative of a reasonable expectation that the open house signs will pull in visitors.
Of course, if you have hired a top-notch listing agent, your agent most likely already provides professional photos. It’s not enough to just get the angle right in the photo, the most popular photos are rich in color and depth, and they entice.
Look at your home listing on various websites to make sure the information conveyed is accurate. We all do our best to ensure accuracy, but since it is your home, you know the details better than anyone. If you spot a feature that is missing, contact us immediately so we can make any needed adjustments.
Line up your movers early. If you are thinking about moving at the end of May, for example, which is the busiest time of the year for movers, you might find it is impossible to locate movers for the day you want. You can start packing before your home hits the market, which will give you a head start on the process. It will also give you peace of mind to be prepared. Selling can be stressful enough. We can assist you in selecting a reputable mover if you would like suggestions.
I would love the opportunity to work with you!
Michael Miller, LLC
REALTOR
Phone: +1 757-286-3878
Email: mmiller@soldbymichael.com