Hey, guys. We are in a competitive market and sellers are getting multiple offers on their home. So, how do you know which one to pick?

A lot of sellers choose the highest offer without any research. What if that buyer doesn’t have the funds or financing to make such an offer?

Find out if your buyer is pre-approved. Remember, pre-approval is different than pre-qualification. When a buyer is pre-approved, they are working with a lender. Income has been verified, credit has been checked and all the proper documents have been filed.

Once you know they are pre-approved, find out what type of loan they have. How are they making their down payment? Sometimes there are contingencies where a buyer needs to sell their home first before they can buy yours.

When is the closing date? A typical closing lasts 30-45 days. Is there a reason they need a shorter or longer period?

What about a cash offer? Much like checking for pre-approval, check to see if the buyer has the funds. You can do this by simply looking at a bank statement.

If you have any questions, please give me a call!

A gorgeous first impression doesn’t have to cost you an arm and a leg and by following our three simple, easy, and quick tips for getting great curb appeal – you can be on your way to getting top dollar for you homeClean Up, Spruce Up and Get Rid of Clutter!

Imagine driving up to a house with unkempt trees and bushes, a messy yard and unsightly stuff scattered all over from the previous season. Why would you want to set foot inside that house if you already have an impression of how this homeowner manages the outside? By just removing a few things you can easily fix the problem. Just clean up the yard, add some color and get rid of any cluttered items littering the lawn.

Put Some Things Away and Leave Others On Display
It’s important to know which items on a home’s exterior will entice buyers and which items will be a put off. Putting yourself in the buyers’ shoes, remove items that may detract from their enjoyment of the space and even hinder their ability to see the house for its positive attributes. Be sure to hide garbage cans and other lawn equipment. By the same token, set up some nice things that will pull buyers in and keep them interested. Examples are colorful flowerpots and flowers on the front porch, seasonal garden accessories (try not to overdo it) or a fresh coat of paint on the front door.

Maintain the Outside of Your Home So Buyers Want to Go Inside
There are some buyers that won’t even set foot inside a home if they get a negative impression from the outside. That is just one of the reasons you will want to make your home’s exterior as attractive as possible and then keep it maintained. If you have outdoor plants, keep them watered. Keep your lawn manicured and as inviting as possible. Extend the indoor space into an outdoor living space that buyers will want to make their own.

You don’t have to spend large amounts of money to achieve great results. In fact, it’s just a matter of a few hours and a lot of love. Each home is different and if you’d like us to walk through your home to provide a custom consultation on how you can improve your home’s exterior – call us today!

Pehr……. OUT!

Good morning! Today I wanted to go over the three most important things you must do to prepare your home for sale.

1. De-clutter. We all have a lot of it and I just went through it myself. The best thing to do is move your clutter to your garage or storage unit. Once the clutter has been removed, you will find carpet stains that need to be cleaned and other areas that may need attention. This does not cost any money and will only take your time and effort.

2. Detailing. Take care of any cleaning or painting that needs to be done; you want to make your home bright, clean and neutral.

3. Fix anything that is broken. If you have a leaky faucet, running toilet or dead light bulbs, they need to be addressed. This also doesn’t cost a lot of money and you want the property to be functioning.

The bottom line is that we want to be sure that when we list your home, we have an open, bright, clean and functional property. This will allow me to attain the highest amount of money in the shortest amount of time. These are the easiest, cheapest and most effective tips for preparing your home for the market and getting it sold!

Thanks for your time and have a great day. Pehr out!