Ask The Expert | Realty Insights Part 01

For Sellers:

Make sure your home is in tip-top shape. 
Before you list your home, take the time to do some minor repairs and spruce up the interior and exterior. “Curb appeal goes a long way in attracting potential buyers.”, says Jessica Wright, Sales Representative and partner, The Wright Team.

Stage your home.
To make a great first impression, consider hiring a professional stager who can help you arrange furniture and decorations to make your home look more inviting.

Availability.

Make your home available for all showings. The more available your home is, the better chance we have of being able to match the perfect Buyer to the home.

Think Beyond the Sale of Your Home.

Have a plan in place for closing – do you have a home to move into?  Do you need interim housing options (i.e renting, or staying with family)? If you have purchased a home already, can you get bridge financing?  We all have ideal closing dates but if a great offer is made with a long or short closing date, have a plan to make that work if need be.

Keep Your Home Comfortable.

“If the house is vacant – keep the heat at a comfortable temperature.”, says Michelle Lang, Sales Representative, The Wright Team.  If you have the thermostat too low, buyers will be distracted by their discomfort and not be able to focus on the home. The same is true for summer – use the a/c to keep the home at a comfortable temperature.

Big thanks to The Wright Team for sharing insights to help our community better understand (and better navigate) the housing marekting in todays new, and evolving, environment. We appreciate your knowledge and insights!