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OFFERING
INCENTIVES
Sometimes, finding
a buyer for your property can be expedited by offering
incentives such as defraying some or all of the
buyers closing costs or picking up some of the
buyers closing points. Such incentives should be
laid out in your selling schedule. Please contact
me if you need help or advice.
WHAT
WILL I NET WHEN I SELL MY PROPERTY?
Once you have an estimate of the current market
value of your home you can subtract the payoff
amount of your current loan, broker's commission,
attorney's fees and any other penalties and taxes
to get a good idea of what amount you will realize
from the sale of your property. Additionally, I
can research other fees such as title insurance
premiums, transfer taxes, survey fees, inspection
fees, recording fees, homeowner association fees
and other charges that may be applicable. Once
you have a good idea of the net proceeds you will
be in a better position to assess the price range
you will be able to afford when purchasing your
next home.
PREPARING
YOUR HOUSE TO SELL
The better your house looks to a potential
buyer, the sooner it is likely to sell, and, at
a higher price. Preparing your property for sale
should not require a large budget - just some attention
to detail! Do not hesitate to ask me for advice
on what will enhance the salability of your home.
For
that extra "Curb Appeal" on the exterior,
pay particular attention to:
- Lawns
- ensure they are edged, cut and watered.
- Consider
adding some showy plants or shrubs around
your front entrance to welcome potential
buyers
- Hedges
and flower beds - Neatly trimmed hedges,
pruned trees and weeded lawns and flower
beds make a great difference.
- Steps,
walkways, walls and patios - fill any cracks
and patch crumbling edges
- Gutters
- Ensure gutters are clean and neatly aligned
- Roof
tiles and shingles - repair or replace damaged,
loose or missing tiles or shingles
- Doors
and windows - touch up any peeling paint
or varnish and keep glass clean. Maybe a
new coat of paint on the front door will
help!
- Reseal
asphalt driveways and keep the garage door
closed
- If
a car in your driveway does not match the
image you want your home to give, consider
parking it elsewhere until your property
is sold.
On
the inside:
- Make
sure every room is clean and free from clutter
including tables, kitchen countertops, etc..
This will make your home appear bigger and
brighter.
- Touch
up any faded, chipped, stained painted areas
such as walls, doors, window frames. Replace
any cracked or broken window panes.
- Repair
any cracks, holes or other damage to walls,
doors, wallpaper, etc.
- Clean
all appliances, especially cookers.
- Ensure
there are no plumbing leaks or drips from
pipes, faucets, showerheads, etc., especially
in out of the way places such as attics or
under-sink cupboards.
- Ensure
air conditioning, heating, ventilation,
security systems, etc. are in proper working
order
If
I can help you sell or buy residential or commercial property
please call me at (561) 746-4466 x60 or (561) 396 - 3565
or E-mail sidney@excelfl.com
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