When you are in the market to buy a house, a Rudd Real Estate & Associates,
Inc., Agent will:
Provide information and education regarding
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The city
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The market
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The neighborhood
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The mortgage process
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Representation
Determine your needs and gather information
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About what you need
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What is available
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What fits your needs
Handle offers and negotiation by
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Drafting the offer with your best interest in mind
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Gathering market data and making recommendations
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Negotiating the final offer to obtain the best possible transaction for you
Monitor the process and those involved from contract to closing, including
HELPFUL HINTS TO SELL YOUR PROPERTY FASTER
Agents from many real estate firms will wish to show your home at a variety of
times. Therefore, it is important that your home always looks its best. Small amounts of
money spent on repairs and improvements can make a difference that may result in a sale.
The following tips will help ensure a smooth showing.
Please allow any agent who calls to show your home at the time she or he suggests.
It can be difficult for agents and their buyers to alter their schedules to suit your
preferences. Remember a buyer wants to spend their X amount of dollars at their
convenience, not yours.
Open all draperies and window shades during the daylight hours. Your home will
look bright, cheerful, and sunny. Turn on bathroom lights and turn on lights in poorly lit
rooms or on cloudy days.
For evening showings, turn on exterior lights and lights in all rooms and
hallways.
Fresh flowers both inside and outside, a fire in the fireplace on chilly days,
sparkling windows, bathrooms, and kitchens, fresh smelling interiors, roomy closets, clean
basement, garage, and storage areas are all important for the first impression. Rent a
storage unit if there are too many "things" for the space you have.
Curb appeal is extremely important. Keep your lawn neatly trimmed, edged, and well
watered and trim bushes. Fresh mulch goes a long way in improving the appearance of your
yard.
All jewelry, small valuables, etc., should be stored in a safety deposit box or in
a locked closet.
If at all possible, step outside while your home is being shown and take your pet
with you. If the agent has a questions, she or he will find you or your listing agent.
Buyers feel more comfortable walking throughout the house and are likely to spend more
time there when you are not present.
Replace any items, such as chandeliers, not included in the sale, or an
alternative is to tag the item "to be replaced with…" or "does not
convey".
A little paint goes a long way! The front door and exterior trim set the tone for
the first impression. Apply a fresh coat of paint to any rooms needing it.
Let the listing agent know where you can be reached at all times. If you plan to
be out of town, please leave your agent a number where you can be reached .
