3 Tips to Get Your Home Ready to List

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Welcome back to my video blog. Getting your home ready to sell involves more than just hiring an agent and putting a 'for sale' sign in your yard. In order to get the best price and to sell your home quickly, there are some basic things you should consider.

1. Get a home inspection prior to listing - This may seem a little crazy, but it actually saves you a lot of stress. With a pre-home inspection, you don't have to worry about any surprises during escrow. That gives you more power when it comes time for negotiating.
2. Stage your home - If you have a high end home or a vacant property, you wouldn't believe the difference a stager can make. We have our own stage who can help you.
3. Declutter and depersonalize - Remove clutter, clean the home and take down the majority of your personal items.

These are just some basic steps, but they have a tremendous effect on whether your property sells. If you have any questions, please give me a call today!

Happy New Year!

Are you tired of making New Year’s resolutions year after year only to see them turn into unfulfilled goals? Make 2013 the year you achieve those goals! Whether you wish to become more financially secure, physically fit or to improve your mind, the first step for making your resolutions stick is to establish a plan. Remember: if you fail to plan, you plan to fail.

If your 2013 New Year’s resolutions include buying a home, start the year off right by making sure you are financially healthy. This includes structuring your debts and liabilities properly so you can afford a new house. Also, organize your payroll documents and bank statements to make the process of buying a home easier. Overall, be sure to take some time this January to get your financials in order; it will make your life a little less stressful as you start looking at properties!
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If you would like to see 2013 be the year you move into a new house, give me a call at (310) 909-6769 or email me at bridgetannstuart@yahoo.com. Let’s work together on fulfilling your New Year’s resolution of home-ownership. Happy New Year!

4 Reasons to Sell During the Holidays

The end of the year is here and so many people are asking me whether they should sell now or wait until spring. The truth is now is one of the best times during the year to sell.

1. Buyers are more serious - No one wants to take time out of their holidays plans to look at homes if they don't really need to buy.
2. There is less competition - Everyone waits until spring to put their home on the market. Spring is always our highest inventory levels.
3. You will get a better price - Because there is less competition, your home is more desirable and you can get a better price for it. 
4. Homes look better - Who doesn't love seeing a home in holiday lights and decorations?

If you have any questions, or would like to come in and talk more about whether selling now is right for you, please give me a call!