Joyce & Terry Thomas Anthem Merrill Ranch AZ Real Estate

Selling a Home

When selling a home, your Realtor will provide you with a list of homework you will need to do in order to get the home on the market. This list typically will include things such as staging tips, paperwork to complete, obtaining a CLUE report, and completing a Property Disclosure form. However, also included in this list are things people often forget about but that is needed information for the buyer to make an informed decision. These items include the following:

• Home Maintenance Records
• Home Improvement Records
• Utility Bills such as water, trash, electric and gas bills
• Tax bills
• Warranties for all appliances and any other items remaining with the home

So don't forget that you will need to do a little leg work to provide more information to the buyer. The more information the buyer has, the easier it is for them to make an offer when you are Selling a Home.

Create a Home Inventory of your valuables. A detailed list of your home's contents will ensure you homeowner's insurance will cover the items if you should ever need to file a claim. The first thing to do is create a spreadsheet to write all the details on. You will want to include the name of the item, manufacturer, serial number, how you acquired it, date you acquired it and the approximate value.

One of the best ways to do this is as you are moving. Using your spreadsheet, write down each item and the detailed information as you pack. Take photos of each item.

Another way to create a home inventory is to take pictures in each room. Use your spreadsheet to write down all the details.

After you create a home inventory, you will want to make duplicate copies of your spreadsheet and the pictures. Keep these in two different places such as a fire-proof safe in your home and in a secondary place such as a safe deposit box, an office or any safe location away from your home.

Create a Home Inventory today to make sure you are covered should something ever happen.

Selling a Home FAQ

There are many questions sellers ask when selling their home. Several are addressed below.

1. Should we leave the home during showings or an open house? Absolutely! Buyers can feel uncomfortable about looking at your home, opening closets, pantries, etc. if you are in the home while they are previewing it. The agent showing the home is better able to present your home to the prospective buyers if you are not there.
2. I can't afford to stage my home. How important is it? You can stage a home with no added expense. Some of the steps to staging (cost-free) include packing up your stuff - you are moving anyway, right? The condition and appearance of your home is very important. You want buyers to see your home and not your stuff. If you want to get the maximum sales price for your home, you must agree to staging your home.
3. What is this "MLS" and how do I benefit as a seller? The MLS is the multiple listing service. This is a database that all agents who join have access to all homes that are for sale. This greatly increases the number of people who will be viewing your home. If you don't list your home with an agent who puts your home on the MLS you are missing out on thousands and thousands of possible buyers.
4. How can I find out what my home is worth? The agent you select to list your home should have a thorough knowledge of the current real estate market. Your agent will prepare a highest price analysis which includes a comparative market analysis. This will show you what the true market value of your home is so that you can set a competitive price for your home.
5. Does curb appeal really matter? YES! If a buyer drives by and doesn't like the outside of your home, the will never see the inside. They go on to the next home for sale.

For more Selling a Home FAQ contact us.

Why Buy Real Estate in Arizona? Ever thought about buying a retirement home, second home, or resort home somewhere else? Do Are you a Canadian looking for a winter home or investment opportunity? Not sure why you would want to consider Arizona? If buying in a down market (purchasing a home that could be half the value it was originally) and holding onto that investment for future gain interests you, then Arizona may be the perfect place to buy. Besides an escape from winter, here are some more reasons to Buy Real Estate in Arizona.

• Arizona has over 300 days of sun a year
• Average temperature in Arizona is 72 degrees
• You can golf year-round at hundreds of golf courses
• Arizona is a tax-friendly state to Canadians
• Single-family homes are going for thousands of dollars less than their original value
• Arizona has a dry climate, which typically helps with arthritis and sinuses
• In less than 6 hours, you can drive to San Diego, Las Vegas, Puerto Penasco and more popular sites
• Arizona sunsets are beautiful
• Arizona has the Grand Canyon (and many more state parks and scenic mountains)
• No tornados or hurricanes in Arizona
• You get to see Geckos and Road Runners in Arizona
• You get to work with Joyce and Terry Thomas!

Why Buy Real Estate in Arizona?

Rental Statistics Magic Ranch Florence Arizona

Are you an investor? With the market being a buyers market, home prices low, and many renters our there, are you thinking about investment opportunities? One area to consider is Magic Ranch in Florence Arizona.

Based on the last year's rental statistics, homes are renting for an average of $811 a month, average SF is 1806 and average days on the market is 67. The average sales price for these homes is $120,000 for a 1512 SF home. However, depending on the size of the home and amount of work you want to do, you can get homes as low as $35,000.

Rental Statistics Magic Ranch Florence Arizona