16/01/2022
SELLING PROPERTY
sound advice on selling your property
You're ready to sell your property. And, while you're looking forward to seeing the word "SOLD" posted from the curb, you know there's a lot to consider along the way. One of your first decisions is to select a real estate company and real estate agent who'll join you in the process.
You deserve much more than a sign in the yard, flyers in a box and an occasional open house. You deserve an agent who will be at your side from listing to closing, ensuring that your property sells smoothly and you get the most money possible from the sale, including:
Price your home strategically so you're competitive with the current market and price trends.
Recommend staging strategies your home to cast a positive light on the features most important to buyers.
Optimize your home's Internet presence, including plenty of photographs and a description of your property.
Market your property's availability via email, direct mail and through open houses to find prospective buyers.
Provide you with weekly updates detailing my marketing efforts.
The local real estate market expertise of our KW team means we're able to interpret all data that dictates the optimum pricing strategy, so your property will be priced to sell. Every market is unique - from Pretoria to Johannesburg to Cape Town, the Northern Cape, the Western Cape and Port Elizabeth - so our marketing plans and staging strategies effectively target and attract your potential buyers. We dig deep to learn the unique selling points of your property and neighborhood. It's a formula for success.
Of course, we'll take the time to listen, understand your challenges and goals, and answer any questions you may have along the way.
Things to consider when staging your home...
It's a fact: acquiring the highest market value and elevating your home above others in the same price range often comes down to first impressions.
Did you know well-placed furniture can open up rooms and make them seem larger than they are?
Or that opening drapes and blinds and turning on all lights make a room seem bright and cheery?
It's a fact: acquiring the highest market value and elevating your home above others in the same price range often comes down to first impressions.
Here are some inexpensive ways to maximize your home's appeal:
General:
-Do you have a preference for when the house was built?
-Size of home preference - the number of bedrooms, bathrooms, etc.
-Do you want a house in move-in condition or are you willing to wait and do some work on it?
-When people come to your home, what do you want your home to say about you?
-Do you want to have a swimming pool or whirlpool bath?
-Are you looking for any structures such as a greenhouse or shed?
-Location - what sort of proximity to your work, schools, open space, entertainment, etc. are you looking for?
-Neighbourhood - what kind of community are you looking to move into? What about schools, recreational facilities, security, etc.?
-Other costs - what are the associated taxes? What are the local price and valuation trends?
-Lifestyle - do you do a lot of entertaining?
-Do you need a guest room?
-Do you have pets and need a large yard?---
Interior:
-What style do you want for the interior of your home (e.g. formal, casual, cozy, traditional, contemporary)?
-What kind of floor plan do you prefer (e.g. open vs. walls between living spaces)?
-In general, what are your likes and dislikes for the interior of your home?
-Are there specific room needs for your kitchen, bathroom, etc.?
Exterior:
-What type of home are you looking for (i.e. single-family, condo, town house, etc.)?
-Approximately what size house are you looking for (square footage)?
-How many stories?
-What size lot would you like?
-What architectural styles do you prefer?
-What type of exterior siding will you consider?
-Do you want a porch or deck?
-What are you looking for in terms of a garage (i.e. attached, carport, etc.)?
-What other exterior features are important to you?
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