Sellers, are you thinking of changing your nest?



Moving Your Nest!!

                  

      Thoughts for Sellers Review:

 Forecasters say the volume of unsold homes will probably push prices down in 2012. That means, sellers have to be particularly careful when trying to sell in what remains a highly competitive market.
Here are a few common mistakes to avoid when it comes time to sell:
Go the extra mile in making your home look its best
Make sure your home looks pristine when it comes time to sell. No matter how big or beautiful or property is, if it’s not well maintained inside and out, a homeowner may assume there are other problems with the house.
That means making sure the lawn is well-groomed, the pool is cleaned, and the inside of the house is thoroughly cleaned. Get rid of clutter. It doesn’t hurt, too, to light a candle or to fire up a fresh pot of coffee. A home that smells good gives prospective buyers a sense that they’re already home.
And don’t forget about the garage. Too often, sellers will store their extra junk in the garage to hide it from the rest of the house. The problem, though, is that you’re making your garage look smaller – and more cluttered.   
Time for an open house – now get lost!
When holding an open house, leave the selling to your Realtor. In other words, don’t stick around. Prospective buyers need to picture themselves living in your home. That’s hard to do if you’re hovering around them. Realtors caution against holding too many open houses, too, because it loses its allure when you hold too many. After the initial open house – when your house first comes on the market – you should strongly consider holding another one if/when you significantly lower your asking price.
Be flexible for showings
It may be an inconvenience, but sellers should make their homes available for showings as often as possible. Would you turn down a sale at work, just because a customer came in 5 minutes before closing time? Of course not. The same goes for selling your home. Whether it’s a night or midweek afternoon showing, you never know when the next owner is going to walk through your door.
Consider every offer
One of the biggest mistakes homeowners make when it comes time to sell: not considering every offer. No matter what the offer is, make a counter-offer. And try to avoid language such as “firm,” as in, “the price is firm.” This may convey that you’re not willing to negotiate. Finally, don’t assume the first offer will be the first of many. Sometimes, the first offer you get will be the best one, too.
About The Author: Kevin Hughes is a Boise Idaho real estate agent servicing buyers and sellers in Idaho. If you’re looking for a great home in Idaho, you can visit Kevin’s website where you can search great cities like Boise, Meridian, Nampa, and Eagle.