Found 7 blog entries tagged as seller tips.

If you really want your marsh landing real estate open house to be a show stopper so you can get your home sold for the best price, you need to prepare ahead of time. In short, there are a few things that will benefit you to take care of so your open house will be the talk of the town:

Clean your home

Sure, this sounds quite obvious. But we mean really clean your home. If you don’t have the time or energy to put into a thorough cleaning, call in cleaning professionals to take care of it – the money spent will almost always be worth it. A really clean home will have clean windows (inside and out), sparkling appliances (inside and out), gleaming countertops, shiny hardwood floors, and freshly polished furniture. An open house is the prime time for…

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If you are selling your home, you may want to tackle some of those home improvement projects you’ve been putting off. After all, turn-key Jacksonville Beach homes sell faster and for money, right?

Sure, a home that is move-in ready offers a number of advantages for the seller, but over-improving your home can have some drawbacks, too. In short, putting too much money into home renovations and repairs before you sell may not make sense financially.

Small improvements like a fresh coat of paint or a new faucet to replace your old faucet that won’t stop dripping are always a good idea, but when it comes to large home repairs and improvements, you will want to weigh your options.

Here’s what to consider when debating whether to improve or pass on it:

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You know the bathroom is an important room in the home when it comes to buyers, but your budget (or your patience) doesn’t call for a full bathroom remodel. Lucky for you there are a number of changes you can make to your bathroom that don’t require breaking the bank or breaking your back. Here are just a few ways you can wow your buyers with a bathroom makeover for Jackson Beach homes:

 

·         Change out your ho-hum bathroom sink with a granite one. Although granite isn’t exactly an inexpensive choice when it comes to countertop materials, you can often score a great deal through your local granite supplier simply by choosing a granite remnant. Head to a granite yard and ask to take a look at their granite remnants, then strike a deal and you’re…

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What is a competitive market analysis and what role does it play in the home selling process?

This question is often asked by home sellers when they put their Jacksonville home on the market. If you are working with a real estate agent, he or she will likely use a competitive market analysis, often referred to as CMA, to determine the listing price for your home.

A CMA can be a short, one or two-page document, or it can be a rather lengthy and in-depth document. The detail and size of the CMA for your Jacksonville property will largely depend on your agent. However, most CMAs detail the following information:


  • Active Listings – Active listings are essentially all homes that are currently for sale in your area. The active listings…

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We all know that the housing market is competitive right now amongst home sellers. There are more sellers than buyers and the large inventory of homes is enough to make any seller more than a bit nervous.

So, what can you do to attract home buyers if your Jacksonville home needs repairs, updates or improvements? The biggest question, in fact, among homeowners in this situation is: is it worth it to make repairs or improvements or to sell my house in its current condition?

The answer to this question is not as cut and dry as it may seem. In fact, the decision to make repairs and improvements on your home can vary widely depending on the town and neighborhood in which you live.

Your best bet when making the decision to sell your home as-is or make…

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Even though it is now considered a “buyer’s market,” don’t be surprised if you receive multiple offers on your Jacksonville Beach property; particularly if you’ve priced it aggressively and have kept it updated.

multiple offers are tricky

Although most homeowners would be more than happy to be in this situation, it can prove rather tricky. Being overly greedy, slow to respond or impatient can mean not only losing your multiple offer status, but losing all offers in the process.

When reviewing offers, you want to look for the best offer with the best terms attached to it. For example, the first buyer may offer you full price for your Jacksonville Beach home, but with a contingency attached to it that they must sell their home before they can purchase your home.

The…

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One of the best things you can do when selling your St. Johns County property is to produce a clean palette of sorts. That means removing all of the home’s décor that isn’t neutral. Unfortunately, this means wallpaper usually has to go.

Buyers are much more likely to feel comfortable about purchasing a St. Johns County property that doesn’t have your favorite floral wallpaper flowing throughout the first floor. It may be the perfect wallpaper for you, but chances are your buyers are not going to feel the same.

With that said, it’s time to tackle the wallpapered walls in your home. If the thought of peeling wallpaper gives you the hives, then you’re not alone. Luckily, however, there are a variety of wallpaper removal methods to facilitate the task…

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