When I say READY....I mean when the phone rings and a buyer wants to see your home it must be in show condition at the "drop of a hat". I can attest that if it's NOT...the buyer is moving down the road and crossing you off the long list. It's important to listen to advice and suggestions on the CONDITION of your home and correct any issues up front, it's not just an agressive price that's going to get you an offer....PRICE and CONDITION must both be considered as important!! As a seller you are in a VERY COMPETITIVE CONTEST w/hundreds of other homes and if you are serious about selling it's imperative you STAND OUT....we are no longer in a market that dictates a quick sale if it's priced well and a halfway decent home....it's a TEAM EFFORT between the seller and their Realtor, ie...more important NOW than ever that you work with an experienced professional who is going to tell you the truth about pricing and what MUST be done to the home before putting it on the market. If you are not willing to make changes, repairs, stage the home properly and price it right....don't waste your time, the potential buyer's time, nor the Realtor's time. Plan to stay a while....can you tell this is a sensitive subject for me? I can't tell you how frustrating it is to generate showings in a market that the supply of homes extends way beyond the # of qualified buyers, and the seller be unprepared and unappreciative of a showing that someone down the street would kill for......absolutely blows my mind. This market is not for wimps...get ready, be ready, stay ready and work with a go-getter who's working as hard as you are, and together, get the home SOLD!!!
Many of you may know, however, I have only recently begun to understand the process involved with insurance claims due to the storms that have inundated the South East since this past February. First of all, let me say it is imperative you have a great relationship with your insurance agent who should be knowledgeable and ready to help along the way. The first step is to assess whether or not it is truly in your best interest to file a claim; meaning do you really have damage to your roof or not. This is where the great relationship comes in because if you do not have a contractor/roofer that you know and trust your agent should be able to give recommendations. The contractor will be able to tell you if there are issues valid enough to proceed with a claim. If there are issues call your insurance company and open a claim. Honestly, I have heard of houses in Canton and Woodstock next door to each other and one has a total roof replacement and the other does not have damage. This in due in part to the direction of the storm; which direction the houses faces; age, condition and maintenance of the roof; and if the roof was sheltered by trees. The insurance company will typically send out an adjuster/inspector to evaluate the damages and determine needed repairs and/or replacement. I strongly recommend coordinating the roofer is present with the adjuster; ensuring everyone is in agreement. Obviously, your settlement will be based on your policy provisions, terms and coverage but another tip I have learned is when repairs are underway and it is determined damage is more extensive than originally thought you have the ability to reopen the claim and obtain a supplement to the settlement. Again, communication is key! Don't wait for a leak, get piece of mind and have a roofer come out to determine if you have damage - it is my understanding that the initial assessment is free!
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Shellie specializes in Woodmont Golf and Country Club. Her office and Woodmont are located in the heart of gorgeous Cherokee County Georgia. Visit her site often as it is updated daily!
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