You might naturally assume that it is most important to talk to a Realtor when you’re selling or buying a home. But there are many other circumstances in which it makes sense to give me a call. Here are a few examples.
 
1. When you’re at the “thinking about it” stage
 
If you’re just thinking about selling your home, and haven’t made a firm decision yet, you might feel uncomfortable calling a Realtor. Don’t be. In fact, I welcome your call. We can discuss what your current property will likely sell for on today’s market, and determine the type of home you qualify to buy. That way, you’ll have some clarity and be able to make a more informed decision.
 
2. If you’re nervous about the selling process
 
If you haven’t sold a home before, you might be concerned about what’s involved in the process. You might even worry that putting your home on the market is going to be a lot of work and create a lot of turbulence for you and your family.
 
Fortunately, selling your home doesn’t need to be scary. In fact, a big part of my job as a Realtor is to make the process as smooth and trouble-free as possible.
 
So if you have concerns about selling your home, you should give me a call.
 
3. If you have questions 
 
You likely have questions about the local real estate scene from time to time. You might have questions like: “How much did that home around the corner sell for?”; “Is now a good time to make a move, or should I wait until the market changes?”; and, “How much is my current home worth?”
 
When you have questions like those, you don’t need to dig for answers on your own. You can give me a call. As an expert in the local market, I can give you the answers you need.

When you list your home for sale, you want as many buyers as
possible to find out about it. So consider how many friends,
neighbours and work colleagues you have. Then think about how
many people they know.

The number is likely in the hundreds. One of those people could be
looking for a property just like yours.

That’s why getting your friends to spread the word about your listing
is so effective. How do you do that?

One strategy is to have a moving party. This gives you an opportunity
to ask your friends, as a group, to tell others about your listing.
You can also encourage your friends to bring a guest who is currently
in the market for a new home.

Another good idea is to put a profile of your listing on Facebook. This
is the fastest and most convenient way for your Facebook friends to
point others to your listing.

Do you have friends who work at larger organizations like banks and
factories? They probably have access to an employee lunch room
with a bulletin board. You can spread the word by asking them to put
up an information sheet on your listing.

Try one or more of these ideas. Combined with my marketing plan for
you, they can help get more qualified buyers to your doorstep.

Want more tips on promoting your listing? Call today.

When you’re preparing your home for sale, it’s not unusual to need to fix up a few things around the property. After all, you want your home to look its best to buyers, so that you get good offers, quickly.

What do you need to fix? Here are three categories that will help you create and prioritize your list.

1. Anything that squeaks or creaks.

Is there something in your home that makes a noise it shouldn’t be making? Perhaps it’s a rattling closet door or a creaking floor board? You may be so used to it you no longer notice the sound. But buyers will. Be sure to get those items fixed.

2. Anything that’s unsightly.

You don’t have to make your home look perfect. However, things that are unsightly will likely get buyers’ attention. You want them to focus on the terrific features of your property, not the scuff on the wall.

Take a walk through your property, including the yard. Pretend you’re the buyer. Do you notice anything that doesn’t look good? If so, tidy it up, fix it up or replace it.

3. Anything that’s broken.

If there’s anything that needs repair — an outside tap that’s not working, or a sliding door that regularly careens off its runner — call the contractor or fix it yourself.

Getting these items fixed will go a long way toward making your home appealing to buyers.

Want more tips on preparing your home for sale? Call today.