Buyers are searching for a “home”—a place in which they will feel comfortable, secure,and happy, a place in which they can imagine settling down and raising their family.
As soon as you decide to list your home, reach out to I would suggest working early with your Realtor® to help evaluate your property. Do a top to bottom walk-through to determine what repairs need to be done and any renovations that might be worth investing in.
Choosing a
neighbourhood that suits your needs and wants is one of the most important decisions
you’ll make in the home-buying process; your choice of environment will affect the way
you experience your new home.
In deciding upon a selling price, a home-seller must establish a balance between
the desire to draw the highest offer and finding a price that will be reasonable enough to
attract an appropriate pool of prospects, and competitive offers.
You’ll need to look at sales of comparable properties, and factor in additional data such
as the condition of the property, the current market, and seller circumstances.
Not only are there mortgage installments and the down payment to consider, there are a host of other—sometimes unexpected— expenses to add to the equation. The last thing you want is to be caught financially unprepared, blindsided by taxes and other hidden costs on closing day.
Your house should always be at-the-ready for a tour, as
agents may bring clients by with very little notice. If they catch you unprepared and you
aren’t able to show the house on the spot, you could be losing out on a sale.
Studies indicate that the
longer a property stays on the market, the less it will ultimately sell for. So, you need to
ensure you’re ahead of the game.
Choosing an agent is a decision that could ultimately cost or
save you thousands of dollars. Keep in mind the individual you choose will be handling
almost every maneuver in the biggest financial investment of your life.