Joey Condon

Everyone knows that "first impressions count" when meeting new people, when interviewing for a job, really for doing just about anything!! Selling your house also falls into that cliche. The market has spawned a buyer that has the opportunity to be very picky and they are unforgiving! To be able to stand out from all the rest, sellers are being forced to pay closer attention to detail and make sure their I's are dotted and their T's are crossed. What should sellers do to give that first impression that will hold buyer's attention long enough for them to see the true value of their home?

• Touch up paint on windows, trim and doors is a must do project
• Clean the windows inside and out
• Clean masonry & porches
• Use landscape lights on side walks and driveways
• Keep gutters and downspouts in good condition and cleaned out. Ensure downspouts direct water away from the foundation
• Use seasonal flags and plants for decoration
• Keep grass mowed and edging trimmed
• Cut overhanging branches away from the house, this helps with inspections also

When selling your home in Bryan/College Station, Tx. make sure you pay close attention to details. Even the smallest oversight can turn that buyer around and lead them out the door to another house. Hire a professional, like the agents at Century 21 Beal, Inc. to provide you with the advice to maximize your chances of selling your home. The Bryan real estate market and the College Station real estate market has changed with most other markets, and sellers need to reevaluate their strategy for selling. The first time home buyer is very frugal and wants a good deal when purchasing real estate. You can't blame him - I am looking for a good deal too! Joey Condon - Rock Solid Real Estate

Our market has turned!! It is now a buyers' market and the buyers are excited to be at an advantage. Even if the buyers' market will not last long in our area. Sellers need to be aware that the buyers' agents know this and they will be negotiating with that in mind. Here is some advice for sellers in our market to assist their agent with negotiating with the buyers' agent. Beside price, the best way to sell your home in a down market is to:

• Hire an aggressive agent who shows you a plan for selling your house - and make sure they follow through.
• Give your house a facelift with new paint and repairs.
• List it online with such sites as eBay and Craigslist.
• Offer to pay the buyer's closing costs.
• And finally, take any reasonable offer.

<!--more--> Lenders have tightened the reigns on buyers so the seller has to be a little more flexible and open to looking at every offer that is presented by buyers. "Lenders have really tightened up their lending criteria and this is where sellers have to become more imaginative and creative," said Delores Conway of University of Southern California Marshall School of Business. So, Sellers in the College Station real estate market remember to listen to the great listing agent you hired to assist you with the sale of your home and be open to any and all recommendations they have to offer. We have been doing this for many years and we know how to sell. Contact me with any questions you might have on selling in the Bryan/College Station area or questions about Real Estate in College Station or Bryan.

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