Asbestos Disclaimers
Sellers can be a little confused when they are asked to sign an asbestos disclaimer. Asbestos is a known carcinogen, and when exposed, tiny particles can be released into the air you breathe.
When you are ready to sell, please give us a call and we can dispel a lot of the myths about asbestos. It’s a lot more common than you might think.
Curb Appeal
Many buyers choose to drive by your home first before wanting to set an appointment to view. An attractive yard will gain interest quickly. Make sure that trees are trimmed and that your home can be seen from the street. Have the grass mowed, trimmed and edged. Walkways should be swept. Clean away all debris. Remove parked cars. Plant flowers or add potted plants to add color.
Remember, if the buyer does not like the outside, that person simply drives on to the next house. Get your home ready for drive by traffic and give folks something extra nice to look at.
A Little Painting Works Wonders
If your home has chipped paint, exposed wood, or surfaces that looks faded, it’s time for new paint. If your carpet is worn, dirty, outdated, or an unusual color or style, you might consider replacing it.
Many houses do not sell because of these problems. Don’t think that buyers have more money than you to freshen up a home. They typically don’t. They will simply look elsewhere for a home that needs less work.
Investing in Minor Plumbing Repairs
Fixing minor plumbing repairs today can save you time and money when you are ready to sell. Buyers are expecting your home to show its absolute best while on the market. Anything less suggests that other things might also be wrong.
Is Your Home Wired to Sell?
Often, newer electrical panels and updated wiring are good indications that a home has been maintained to code. It is always a good idea to have any electrical work completed by a licensed professional. The investment will not only make your home a safer place to live, but will also pay dividends for you when it is time to sell.
Lastly, when staging your home for buyers, avoid using extension cords or outlet splitters. Reducing this type of electrical clutter will keep buyers focused on your home, and not its outlets!
Pricing Your Home to Sell
Did you know the best chance for selling your property is within the first seven weeks?
It’s true.
Studies show that the longer a property stays on the market, the less the seller will net upon the sale. It is very important to price your property at a competitive market value at the signing of your listing contract. The market is so competitive that even over-pricing by a few thousand dollars could mean that your house will not sell.
An Overpriced Home:
- Minimizes offers
- Lowers agents response
- Limits qualified buyers
- Lowers showings
- Lowers prospects
- Limits financing
- Wastes advertising dollars
- Nets less for the seller
When you are ready, contact me today for a personal market value analysis of your home. No hassles or obligation – just honest advice on how to get top dollar for your home!
Representing Your Best Interest
In today’s real estate market it is more important than ever to have a professional who truly represents your best interest. A qualified listing agent works for you — the home seller.
Here are some things to consider when hiring an agent:
- The offer is typically written by an agent who represents the buyer’s best interests.
- Your listing agent will represent you, the home seller, as your exclusive sellers agent.
- Your listing agent will carefully go through the entire offer with you and furnish you with expert guidance and counseling. Your listing agent will help you put together a response that will give you the highest possible price for your home and do everything possible to protect you from liability.
Remember, you are depending on your listing agent to represent your best interests at all times and to be a strong negotiator on your behalf. Good guidance here can also make the entire transaction go more smoothly and greatly decrease the chances of litigation.
Making Your Home Shine
It’s a common fact that clean homes net more money. Most people are turned off by even the smallest amount of uncleanness or odor when looking at homes to purchase. Sellers lose thousands of dollars because they do not adequately clean their homes or rid them of offensive odors.
If you are planning on moving, why not get rid of that old junk now so that your house will actually appear larger? Make more space. Odors must be eliminated, especially if you have pets, young children in diapers, or a smoker in the house. A little work now can pay huge dividends at closing!
At the same time, big upgrades may go unappreciated.
Before you make improvements, give us a call. We can help you determine which areas will pay the highest dividends, and which ones won’t!
Staging Your Home to Sell
The greatest way to show a home is to have a key available. This is typically done by placing it in a secure lock box, provided to you by your Real Estate Professional. This will give agents, with prospective buyers easy access to your property and promote showings. Following these simple staging guidelines will also help:
- Keep all lights on, even on the sunniest of days.
- Keep all draperies and shutters open.
- Leave soft music playing at a low level.
- Take a short walk or drive with your children and pets.
- Let the Realtor and clients view the home without your presence.
- Burn a scented candle to add a pleasant aroma to your home.
- Let the buyer be at ease and let the agents do their job.
By employing these successful staging strategies with an aggressive marketing plan, we can achieve a maximum sales price in the shortest number of days.
Customized Staging
Vacant houses are often perceived to have a lower value than homes that are staged and can receive low offers from buyers who perceive that the owner is desperate to sell.
Caron B Realty provides customized staging solutions tailored to your needs. Our hand-picked, professional interior designers create beautifully staged settings that showcase your property’s most elegant attributes, to bring higher offers and sell faster.
Professional Photography
Even more than curbside appeal, the first glance of your home online by a potential buyer is your main chance to entice interest. The quality of real estate photographs can make all the difference in selling a home. Our specialized professional photography team has the experience to create images that celebrate your property, and command higher asking prices.
Our approach to real estate photography starts with spending the extra time required to control the lighting in each photograph. We creatively compose photographs that will grab the viewer’s attention. In this increasingly visual world, listings with dramatic, elegant photographs are vital to grabbing buyer’s attention, and inspiring them to take action.
Drone and Aerial Photography
Aerial videography and photography are the new standard for high-end real estate marketing. Breathtaking aerial views are critical for luxury properties in Hawaii. They attract mainland and international buyers, and give Kamaaina investors the sense of place that your home embodies.
Caron B Realty creates a seamless promotional package using the most awe-inspiring images to set your listings apart and celebrate the unique features of your property.
Property Videos
For international and mainland buyers especially, property videos are a key feature to showcasing your estate. We learn everything there is to know about your property to ensure that our videos showcase your property in the best possible light. Our video tours are produced on location and by professional videographers who are trained to capture not only the best features of your property, but also the surrounding areas and local amenities.
Pricing Your Home to Sell
Did you know the best chance for selling your property is within the first seven weeks? It’s true.
Studies show that the longer a property stays on the market, the less the seller will net upon the sale. It is very important to price your property at a competitive market value at the signing of your listing contract. The market is so competitive that even over-pricing by a few thousand dollars could mean that your house will not sell.
When you are ready, contact us today for a personal market value analysis of your home. No hassles or obligation – just honest advice on how to get top dollar for your home!
