If you are getting ready to sell and have some looming house renovations or repairs to take care of, you may be wondering whether you should do them before you sell or simply put your house on the real estate market. Here is why it might be worth renovating your house before you put it up for sale. Decrease the risk of problems during House Inspections When a new potential owner comes to your house and conducts a viewing or …
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Have you been thinking about putting your house up for sale? First thing you might want to do is make sure that these 3 important steps are considered before your home hits on the local real estate market. 1. Get the Small Repairs & Renovations Completed Whether it is the half-finished kitchen renovation. The decking or veranda that has been left unpainted. Or the flooring in the bathroom that is in need of being badly repaired. It is good idea …
In the age of online advertising, increased social media exposure, and an increase in the DIY mentality. People are questioning whether they could apply it all to their house sale rather than using a REALTOR®. Should you advertise online using your own social media presence through Facebook and Instagram, or go through a “for sale by owner” agency to put your house on the market? While it may be tempting, and seem as if you could save a bit of …
It is hard work getting a house ready for sale. This is especially true if you are still living in it. However, all that hard work can pay off big time if you do a good job of staging the home to sell. Unfortunately, many people are anxious to show potential home buyers what they have done with the property, and this can create some problems. In fact, it’s best to make your house as “generic” or “plain” as possible …
Is having open houses with your real estate agent still relevant in an era where online photo galleries and video tours make it easier for buyers to view properties for sale? One has to wonder as Buyers are spending more time searching for real estate listings online to find that perfect home. A Home Buyers and Sellers survey by the National Association of REALTORS® revealed that over 90% of home buyers begin their searches online. With today’s technology, Buyers have an …
When it comes time to sell your home there is a lot to look after. From appointments with real estate agents to getting your to-do list of home-repairs completed. All of this can be overwhelming, especially if you try looking after everything when listing your home for sale. If you know you are going to be selling your house in the near future, do yourself a favour now. Try committing to these regular home maintenance tasks set below to keep …