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!

What Are the Best Ways to Prepare Your Home for the Market?

Welcome back to my video blog. If you are thinking about selling your home, it’s critical to prepare it properly.

Our team takes the time to customize a plan specific for your home: what needs to be done to appeal to the most buyers?

I have three tips to keep in mind when getting ready to list your home.

1. Remove all items prior to listing that won’t be included in the sale - I’ve been in situations where the buyer and seller have argued over a chandelier or the washer and dryer, etc. 
2. Depersonalize (to a degree) - I am not a firm believer in completely neutralizing the property. Buyers do want to see some connection and emotion in the home. A rule of thumb is no more than 5 percent of the decor should be personal items.
3. ‘Declutter’ - Unless you are an extreme minimalist, you will probably need to remove 30-40 percent of the items from your home, including furniture, books, movie, kitchen appliances, etc. We will help you go through the items in your home and determine what would be best in storage.

These are three main ideas to help you prepare your home. We also look at whether your home needs a fresh coat of paint, how the front door and front lawn look and the condition of the back yard.

If you have any questions, please give me a call.

The Importance of Pricing Correctly

When selling your home, one of the most important aspects is pricing it correctly. If you price too high, you won’t get any offers. If you price too low, you’ll lose money on your sale.

Pricing properly from the beginning is crucial. We are in a competitive market and buyers want to find value in your home. That doesn’t mean you have to have the lowest price out of all your competition, but your home should be in good condition.

If you have any questions about how to get your home ready for the market or how to find the best price for your property, give me a call at 310.909.6769

Thanks for watching!