Life @ Home Newsletter August 2007
 | “THE RIGHT HOME IS NEVER AN ACCIDENT” |  | August – 2007 | |
From Carmen Miller
I am pleased to present you with the latest issue of Life@Home. Delivered to Fort Mill and Tega Cay home buyers, sellers and owners on a monthly basis, this electronic newsletter is designed to give you the real estate information that is important to you.
In each issue, you will find practical tips and articles related to buying, selling or owning a home, as well as the latest news on real estate trends. I hope that you enjoy this issue of Life@Home. If I can be of any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me.
DON’T MAKE THESE COMMON MISTAKES….
There is an art and a science to selling a home. So if you’ve never done it before, there is a pretty good chance you’ll make a few mistakes. Here are three common missteps.
1. Pricing the Home. Of course you want capitalize on your investment and turn a profit, but setting the price too high can be a crucial error. Potential buyers may be put off and not even come to look. It could also cause the listing to linger on the market and as the weeks drag on the property can seem less and less appealing.
2. Being Inflexible. Some sellers say they positively won’t sell for less than “X.” But in the long run, is a few thousand dollars worth losing a buyer over? The accommodating seller has a better chance of seeing a deal through to closing. This can also mean being flexible on things like timing, closing dates and other negotiating points.
3. Sidestepping the Prep Work. No home is ready for show right off the bat. Some time and money should be put into getting the property ready for sale. Repairs need to be made. Carpets need to be cleaned. Rooms need painting. Rushing the home to market can cost you in the end. One of the best ways to avoid these pitfalls is to hire the right seller’s agent. A real estate professional has the expertise you need to dodge these selling blunders. Advice on market trends, negotiating tactics and staging the home, are just a few of the insights a Realtor® has to offer.
STAGING IS A MUST…..
If you have been following the home selling lingo you are familiar with Home Staging for resale. .What will staging do for the sale of your home? Is it really a benefit? .How expensive is it to hire a Home Stager? .How do I find someone to help me? Give me a call and I’ll be glad to help you with these and any other questions you have on selling your home quickly!
