TOP SELLING AGENTS WILL NOT SHOW YOUR HOME IF BOTH THE KEY AND ACCESS ARE NOT READILY AVAILABLE. THEY DO NOT HAVE THE TIME TO RUN AROUND TOWN ALL DAY PICKING UP AND DROPPING OFF KEYS. THEY WANT TO SELL HOMES!

PAINT FACT:  PAINT IS YOUR BEST IMPROVEMENT INVESTMENT FOR GETTING A GREATER RETURN ON YOUR MONEY!
Paint makes the whole house smell clean and neat. If your house has chipped paint, exposed wood, or the paint looks faded, it is time to paint. If your carpet is worn, dirt, outdated, or an unusual color, you may need to seriously consider replacing it. May houses do not sell because of this problem. Don’t think that buyers have more money than you have to replace carpet. They don’t. They simply buy elsewhere.

YARD FACT:  INSIDE CONDITION OF YOUR HOUSE TO THE BUYER.
Our area has a great climate, therefore outdoor activities are important. People enjoy their yards. Make certain that the trees are trimmed so the house can be seen from the street. Have the grassed mowed, trimmed and edged. Walkways should be swept. Clean away debris. Remove parked cars. Plant flowers! This all adds to curb appeal. If a buyer does not like the outside, that person simply drives on.

PRICE FACT:  It is very important to price your property at the competitive market value at the signing of the employment agreement. The market is so competitive that even over-pricing by a few thousand dollars could mean that your house will not sell. Interestingly, your first offer is usually your best offer. Here are a few good reasons for pricing your property at the current market value right from the start.

An over priced home:
* Minimizes offers
* Lowers agent response
* Limits qualified buyers
* Lowers showings
* Lowers prospects  
* Wastes advertising dollars
* Nets less for the seller
  Limits financing