Home Seller Information

If you want to get the best price for the home you’re selling, there will certainly be things you can do to enhance it in a prospective buyer’s eyes. These fix-ups don’t necessarily have to be expensive. But even if you do have to make a minor investment, it will often come back to you ten-fold in the price you are able to get when you sell. It’s very important that these improvements be made before you put your home on the market. If cash is tight, investigate an equity loan that you can repay on closing.

You should plan to sell before you buy. This way you will not find yourself at a disadvantage at the negotiating table, feeling pressured to accept an offer that is below-market value because you have to meet a purchase deadline. If you’ve already sold your home, you can buy your next one with no strings attached. If you do get a tempting offer on your home but haven’t made significant headway on finding your next home, you might want to put in a contingency clause in the sale contract which gives you a reasonable time to find a home to buy. If the market is slow and you find your home is not selling as quickly as you anticipated, another option could be renting your home and putting it up on the market later – particularly if you are selling a smaller, starter home. You’ll have to investigate the tax rules if you choose this latter option. Better still, find a way to eliminate this situation altogether by getting your agent to guarantee the sale of your present home (see point number 5 below).

Pre-approval is a very simple process that many homeowners fail to take advantage of. While it doesn’t cost or obligate you to anything, pre-approval gives you a significant advantage when you put an offer on the home you want to purchase because you know exactly how much house you can afford, and you already have the green light from your lending institution. With a pre-approved mortgage, your offer will be viewed far more favorably by a seller – sometimes even if it’s a little lower than another offer that’s contingent on financing. Don’t fail to take this important step.

Your biggest dilemma when buying and selling is deciding which to do first. Point number 3 above advises you to sell first. However, there are ways to eliminate this dilemma altogether. Some agents offer a Guaranteed Sale Trade-Up Program that actually takes the problem away from you entirely by guaranteeing the sale of your present home before you take possession of your next one. If you find a home you wish to purchase and have not sold your current home yet, they will buy your home from you themselves so you can make your move free of stress and worry.

With two major transactions to coordinate together with all the people involved such as mortgage experts, appraisers, lawyers, loan officers, title company representatives, home inspectors or pest inspectors the chances of mix-ups and miscommunication go up dramatically. To avoid a logistical nightmare ensure you work closely with your agent.

While you may still be several weeks away from selling your home, there are several small details you can take care of now that will free you up for the very busy time you have ahead of you. One of these is the time-consuming task of contacting all the utility services you use (e.g. telephone, gas, cable, hydro, etc.).
To help you SAVE TIME, we’ve compiled an extensive list of anyone and everyone you might need to contact regarding your utilities once you sell. Why not call to get a copy of this free list so you can file it away for when you need it.

For most people, a home is more than just a financial commodity. It is, instead, an emotionally-charged haven – the place you retreat to, a place filled with your belongings, your creative energies, and your memories. It is, therefore, very difficult to be objective about this process and to look at your home in the same way a prospective buyer looks at it.
Because your home is so important to you, when you decide to sell, you want to be sure that you get as much as you can for it. While emotions play a huge role in this process, there’s certainly a significant financial motivation involved. So speaking practically, it’s very important that you set emotions aside for a moment and learn how to dress your home for success to ensure you’re fairly compensated for it’s sale.

Taking a look at what apartment complexes in your neighborhood have sold for is a great way to educate yourself on the marketplace. Knowing what a nearby apartment complex sold for can help you determine what your apartment might sell for if you decided to put it on the market. We can give you this head start by giving you privileged access to a Free Computerized Printout of Recent Sales and Current Listings in Any Area mailed to you at NO Cost or Obligation.
We send you regular updates of this information for any area you specify as often as you wish. It is our experience that regular updates are most helpful for those who are planning to maximize their Return on Investment (ROI).

There are literally thousands of real estate agents in Western New York who would love to represent you when you sell. As in any profession, there’s some degree of variance between the professionals who compete for your business. In plain and simple terms, not all real estate agents are the same. So, if you decide to seek the help of an agent when selling or buying your home, you need some good information before you make any moves.
Picking the right agent is one of those critical issues that can cost or save you thousands of dollars. I sincerely believe that we offer our clients more and better services which ends up netting them more money in less time when they sell. I also know, however, that as an intelligent homeowner, you will want to do some research prior to making this important decision.

There are many small details you have to take care of when you’re planning to make a move. As a result, much time and anxiety is spent inventing your “To Do” list to ensure your move comes off without a hitch.

We’ve helped hundreds of homeowners with the sale of their home, so we have lots of experience with this process. We’d like to share some helpful tips with you in the form of the attached Moving Checklist that itemizes the recommended steps to take (and when you should be taking them). Why not put it up on your fridge to help keep you focused and organized.

Knowing the current up-to- date market value of your home is vital information if you’re thinking about selling your home. But how do you get a reliable evaluation if you’re not quite ready to list your home with a real estate agent? Simply answer a few questions about the style, lot size and amenities of your home and I’ll be able to give you a Free Home Evaluation of Your Property.

We keep scrupulous track in our sophisticated computerized database of every single transaction in the area and thus we can access facts relevant to your situation within minutes. I’ll give you a verbal accounting of what comparable homes have sold for in your neighborhood, which homes are currently listed and how long they’ve been for sale and their prices. With this information, I’ll be able to determine what your home is worth. This confidential market analysis is absolutely-free of charge and obligates you to nothing.