Broker Feedback

by ryw | Jan 1, 2017 | Home Selling, Real Estate, Tips

If your home isn’t selling, ask your listing agent to get feedback from brokers who have shown the house. Also, consider hosting a open house for broker’s only. This gives you an opportunity to promote the property and get ideas on how to improve sale...

Renovation Value

by ryw | Jan 1, 2017 | Home Selling, Real Estate, Tips

Renovating your home can increase its resale value. But don’t expect a dollar-for-dollar return. Some upgrades (an extra bathroom, for example) pay off; some (like swimming pools) don’t pay off at all. If you want fine marble in the foyer, spend away. But...

Stale Listing Syndrome

by ryw | Jan 1, 2017 | Home Selling, Real Estate, Tips

Buyers sometimes ignore houses that have remained unsold for a long period, assuming, often incorrectly, that they must have serious flaws. One way to avoid the stale-listing syndrome if your house isn’t attracting buyer interest is to withdraw it from the...

Attracting Buyers

by ryw | Jan 1, 2017 | Home Selling, Real Estate, Tips

If you’re looking for ways to attract buyers, consider offering a warranty for the first year after the sale. The assurance that they won’t face major repair bills right away may make some buyers more comfortable with your asking price.

Assess The Market

by ryw | Jan 1, 2017 | Home Selling, Real Estate, Tips

Before putting your house on the market, attend a few open houses at similar properties in your area. That will give you a firsthand basis for comparing your home with competing properties. It’s also a good way to take the pulse of the local market and to spot...

Listing Agent Interviews

by ryw | Jan 1, 2017 | Home Selling, Real Estate, Tips

If you are planning to sell a home and are interviewing listing agents, ask if they have any near-term vacation plans – and then ask about back-up support in their absence. Everyone is entitled to time off, but you want to make sure your home sale doesn’t...