SHOWING TIPS
With some effort on your part, your home may sell more quickly and bring a
better price. These 10 tips have helped many others get their property ready
to show and sell! We hope these guidelines will be of value to you as well.
Preparation for showings:
1. First impressions are lasting ones! The front door greets prospects.
Make sure it is clean and neat looking. Keep lawn and bushes trimmed
2. Apply fresh paint. Faded walls or worn areas reduce appeal.
Don't make your prospects guess how your home could look- show them
by
painting walls and ceilings. Decorator touches, such as wallpaper or faux
painted walls, and mirrors enhance the home.
3. Let the Sunshine in! Clean windows, open blinds/drapes. Let prospects
see how cheerful your home can be. Turns prior to leaving for a showing if
possible.
4. Repairs can make a big difference. Loose knobs, sticking doors/windows
detract from your homes' value. Have them fixed when possible.
5. Bathrooms can help sell it! Check and repair
caulking in tubs/showers.
Make it sparkle, with cleaned tubs, tiles and mirrors.
6. Arrange bedrooms neatly. Remove excess furniture.
Use attract bedspreads and curtains/blinds.
7. Three's a crowd. Avoid having too many people present during a showing.
Prospects may feel they are intruding and hurry through the home.
8. Pets underfoot? Keep them out of the way whenever possible.
Preferably outside the home during the showings with Realtors and
prospects.
9. Silence is golden! Be courteous and avoid conversations if possible.
Allow the Realtor to respond to the buyer's questions. If assistance is needed
they can contact or call you later.
10. A word to the wise....Let your Realtor discuss the price, terms, possession
and other factors with the buyers. Realtors are eminently qualified
to bring
negotiations to conclusion.
COMPETITIVE MARKET ANALYSIS
Your home is probably the most important investments you have. The Real Estate
market constantly fluctuates and with that, the value of your home
may as well.
Knowing the current value of your home can play a significant role in many
important
decisions. Loffreno Real
Estate, Inc. Realtors® have the experience and background in
your neighborhood, plus the technological tools available to give
you an accurate
determination of your homes' value.
We are a Full service Real Estate sales company providing the following
key features as part of our Marketing plan to sell your property:
* Detailed CMA -Includes Comparable Market Analysis
* Internet Listing of your
Property on Loffreno.com Website, Realtor.com,
FortMyersBeachRealEstate.com, and several other national websites.
* Floor plans (if available from owner)
* MLS -Multiple Listing Service. Gives your property exposure to all Realtors
* Color Brochure or Flyer of
your property
* Lock box (if desired) for ease of showings
* Negotiation of Offers, Consultation w/ Appraisers,
Lenders,
and Inspectors as needed
The Selling Process
