6 Home Selling Tips that Grab Buyers and Agents' Attention
Are you looking for a real estate professional who knows the FORT RUCKER and Enterprise Alabama Real Estate market and can get the results you desire?
The market may have been red hot a few years ago but currently it is definitely a buyer's market. In a buyer's market, it can sometimes be difficult for owners to attract traffic and attention to their home when they must compete with so many other homes on the market.
If you are currently trying to sell your home and feel it is not showing as much as it should, there are some tips you can use to help increase interest in your home. One of the first steps that many owners take is to slash the price on their home.
In today's market, this is not always the most prudent step. It might not even garner the results you desire. Before reducing the price on your home, consider the tips below.
Tip #1: Make it Easy to Show your Home
Many homeowners make it difficult to show their home because they request showings by appointment only. In today's market this can be a death knell for many homes for sale. Buyers have more homes than ever to consider and if they must wait for an appointment they may find something else they like better before they have an opportunity to see your home. By making it easy to sell your home you may be able to increase your showings. Consider having your agent post a lockbox on your home to make it easy for it to be shown. www.ruckerpcs.com
Tip #2: Offer a Buyer's Agent Commission
At one time buyer's agents were not necessarily that common but that has certainly changed today. If you are not sure how the commission on your home will be split it is certainly worth checking the listing agreement to find out. If the commission is not being split 50/50, this could be one reason why your home is not being shown as much as you would like. Real estate agents work by commission and as a result they will naturally tend to give more attention to listings that offer a more competitive commission for buyer's agents. In the event the commission on your home is not being split 50/50, it is a good idea to consider re-directing the amount that is offered to the buyer's agent. www.c21Rucker.com
Tip #3: Improve Market Exposure
With the market cluttered with so many listings, it is imperative to make sure that your home receives as much exposure as possible. This means that homeowners must market their homes even more in the current market than ever before. If you are not already marketing your home on the Internet, be sure you make a move in that direction. Buyers are increasingly using the Internet to shop for homes today before they even begin the process of viewing homes in person. If your home is not being marketed online, you could be missing out on a lot of potential traffic. It should be easy to find your listing on several different web sites. Does your agent use Virtual Tours? If not find one that does. In addition, make certain your home is being advertised in weekly newspapers as well as in home magazines. www.RUCKERHOMESALES.COM
Tip #4: Go Extravagant with your Open House
In many neighborhoods today, open houses are a dime a dozen. Therefore, you need to make sure that your open house stands out among the many others that may be offered on the same day. Consider investing a little money and hiring someone to act as a sign waiver and direct people to your home. Place brightly colored balloons and streamers to attract even more attention. You might also wish to offer soft drinks and snacks during your open house, to encourage prospective buyers to linger and see all of the best points your home has to offer. www.Ruckermove.com
Tip #5: Using Limited Time offers
Another great idea is to offer a fabulous deal to buyers provided they act within a certain amount of time. Buyers, more so than ever before, want to find a great deal. They may be more motivated to consider your home and even buy it quicker if they feel that a great deal may not last long. Great options include:
Tip #6: Grab the Attention of Brokers
Just as buyers have more homes on the market to snag their attention, so do brokers. Make sure your home receives its fair share of attention by catering a lunch for local real estate brokers. You might also consider offering a drawing to grab even more attention. www.SELLINGENTERPRISE.COM
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Pre-Qualification:
This usually refers to the loan officer's written opinion of the ability of a borrower to qualify for a home loan, after the loan officer has made inquiries about debt, income, and savings.
The information provided to the loan officer may have been presented verbally or in the form of documentation, and the loan officer may or may not have reviewed a credit report on the borrower.
Pre Approval:
A loosely used term which is generally taken to mean that a borrower has completed a loan application and provided debt, income, and savings documentation which an underwriter has reviewed and approved.
A pre-approval is usually done at a certain loan amount and making assumptions about what the interest rate will actually be at the time the loan is actually made, as well as estimates for the amount that will be paid for property taxes, insurance and others.
A pre-approval applies only to the borrower. Once a property is chosen, it must also meet the underwriting guidelines of the lender. Contrast with pre-qualification
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How Soon Do You Want To Be In Your New Property?
If it doesn't come up in the discussion, ask this qualifying question to determine the time frame of the potential buyer.
Generally speaking it normally takes around 30 Days to close after we find the right home for you.
You can also ask, "How Long Have You Been Looking?" If they've only been searching for a couple months and don't have an urgent reason for moving, they're probably not motivated enough to commit your most precious asset: your time.
If the prospect doesn't want to move soon (generally in the next six months), you're wasting your time meeting with them in person. You can still put them on your contact database, give them market updates, and send them your regular monthly newsletter... keeping in touch and developing a RELATIONSHIP with them until they're ready to buy.
Wait to meet in person at a later date once their time frame is less than six months.
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What Type of Property Are You Looking For ?
This question identifies multiple things at once that you may not realize at first glance.
Single Family ? Duplex ? Condo ? Town Home ?
If you ask this question and the response is that the potential buyer is looking to invest in a foreclosure...
For instance, an unrealistic buyer may want to buy a foreclosure that needs some repair work to get a better price, but doesn't have any extra money to do the repairs. You're job is to identify any disconnect that could lead to you wasting your time.
You'll end up frustrating them (and make yourself look foolish) if you show them homes that require no repair work but are out of their price range. Or, just as bad, showing them homes they can afford but that need immediate repairs (for which they don't have money).
Don't worry about getting every last detail of their search criteria now. You'll get more information from them if you meet in person. Your critical objective is to see if they are motivated, realistic and a good client that provides a paycheck and not the run-around.
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Karina Morgan
REALTOR, ABR, GRI
CENTURY 21 Regency Realty, Inc.
(334) 477-2694
www.RuckerPCS.com
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