| Seller's Mistakes
Selling a house can be a roller coaster ride for any homeowner, but, with the right preparation and the valuable experience of Preferred Real Estate, it can be a very rewarding – and profitable - experience.
This special report lists 5 common mistakes sellers often make. We'll help you avoid these pitfalls, and you’ll be ahead of the game.
1. Choosing the wrong realtor
It goes without saying that for this important sale, you need a Realtor you can trust. At Preferred Real Estate, our agentsare well-versed in the intricacies of selling residential and commercial property. We will make sure that you get the best price possible for your property, and that the process goes smoothly. Our professionalism is unsurpassed.
2. Rushing on the price
Take your time when you’re setting the asking price of your home. A Comparable Market Anaylsisis a fantastic idea. This ensures the best price range for your home as well as gives you access to what other houses in the area have sold for. This is a crucial step that shouldn’t be rushed. It’s a tricky thing, and pricing too high is just as dangerous as pricing too low.
The average buyer often looks at more than a dozen homes before making a decision. That means buyers have the advantage of comparison shopping. If your house isn’t reasonably priced, you may lose that perfect sale. We will work with you to set the very best asking price. 3. Thinking first impressions don’t matter
First impressions count in a big way! If a seller hasn’t taken time to declutter and clean his house, he may lose the sale before a potential buyer even has a chance to llok around.
Buyers can’t help but respond to your home emotionally. If the house is messy or there’s a strange smell, they’ll likely make a quick exit and look for another home.
It may take some elbow grease on your part, but any effort you invest into preparing your home will pay off in the long run. These quick and simple steps will help you spruce up in no time.
 On the outside:
• Cut and edge your grass - keep it mowed and clean, first impressions of the front yard will stick with potential buyers.
• Remove any clutter from your yard - yes, all of it. Be sure to clean up the gargae and porches too.
• Trim hedges - cut them back away from the windows, roof and porches
• Weed gardens - keep them planted with blooming flowers as well.
• Wash steps, windows, railings, doors, doorhandles, etc...remember after they drive up the next thing they are going to see is your front door.
• Paint if needed, especially the door frames and places that are scuffed up
• Remove unnecessary clutter from garages - SIMPLIFY you stuff. Pack it up in boxes and stack the boxes neatly. We can not stress the aspect of decluttering enough. Clutter says to the potential buyer that the space is too small.
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Keep the home clean and picked up.
• Shampoo carpets to remove stains
• Clean tubs, toilets and showers and hang fresh towels
• Oil squeaky doors, fix tgat door that sticks, wash fingerprints off of door frames and light switches
• Turn on inside and outside lights - replace low wattage bulbs with higher watt bulbs
• Make sure the house smells good. Install room scent fresheners so that they ccan work when you are not there.
• Keep pets in separate area. Your pets are friendly we know but they distract potential buyers and may even scare them if they have had bad experiences
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Ask one of our Experts your Real Estate Question here. | | • Open shades and draperies - all of them. Wide open so that light can come in and potential buyers can see out.
• Open all doors inside home so that people can easily see into the rooms and closets
When buyers preview your home, they’re more comfortable and will spend more time when you’re not around. This would be a good time to run those errands or walk the dog.
4. Disclose, disclose, disclose
We will help you make sure you have disclosed everything about your home, and that you've shared all known defects with your buyer in writing. It will protect you if he or she later becomes dissatisfied. You need to make sure that everything is in working order, and if something is not, that its in writing. 5. Keeping a low profile
It’s a competitive market out there, and this isn’t the time to become a shrinking violet. You want someone who will shout your home’s praises from the rooftops (figuratively, of course)! We will take full advantage of all the marketing tools available, and we have the experience and knowledge to market your property to your best advantage.
At Preferred Real Estate, we understand the power of the Internet in today's technologically-savvy world. Our custom website is an effective and powerful tool that we will put to work for YOU!
79% of homebuyers start their search on the Internet according to a 2004 Survey conducted by the National Association of Realtors. Can potential buyers easily find your home listed in a search and find feature? We feature multiple, high quality photos available for your property on TylerHomeFinder.com, Realtor.comand Homes.comas well as on the MLS.
6. Breezing through the contract
We won't let you make the mistake of taking the contract lightly. We will protect your and go over an offer on your home with a fine-tooth comb. It’s important that all of the costs, terms and responsibilities are fully understood.
We hope that this prevents you from making some common seller mistakes. If we may be of any assistance in selling your house please feel free to callor e-mail.
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