The end of June approaches and your Vero Beach home is not sold yet. What are you going to do? Take you house off the market (OTM), do For Sale by Owner (FSBO) or list it again with the same agent or a different agent? At the end of June, in every region of the… [Read more…]
Think You Should Sell Yourself? Think Again!
Are you thinking of selling your Vero Beach home yourself? There are so many factors to consider before you FSBO as the following infographic illustrates. Here are some things to consider when you are ready to sell your Vero Beach home: These are the statistics by the National Association of Realtors (NAR): 88% of buyers… [Read more…]
For Sale by Owner? 5 Reasons You Shouldn’t
So you have decided to sell you Vero Beach home and you know that homes are selling fast as you see your neighbors’ homes going under contract. You may think that you can do it yourself by posting a For Sale By Owner sign on your front yard. Few homeowners consider trying to sell their… [Read more…]
Vero Beach FSBOs; Are you ready to Negotiate?
The Vero Beach real estate market was hot this season and homes are selling. Because of this high activity, some sellers may be tempted to try and sell their home on their own, as it is known in the industry as FSBO, without using the services of a real estate professional. Real estate agents are… [Read more…]
What Homebuyers Want in 2011
Current Vero Beach home buyers want a home in great condition with rooms that can serve more that one purpose. They want areas that mingle indoor and outdoor living. A patio, enclosed porch, deck or an outdoor room or lanai is a plus. Buyers for Vero Beach homes want a little luxury with features like… [Read more…]
How to make your home more attractive to buyers
Many home buyers are looking for things in a new home that they don’t have in their current homes. It may be more space, a bigger master bedroom, a fireplace, or a nice living room like the one they saw in a magazine. You can make your home to look that way and you may… [Read more…]
How to Get an Offer on Your Home
1. Price it right. Set a price at the lower end of your property’s realistic price range. 2. Prepare for visitors. Get your house market ready at least two weeks before you begin showing it. 3. Be flexible about showings. It’s often disruptive to have a house ready to show at the spur of the… [Read more…]
5 Things to do Before Putting Your Home on the Market
1. Have a pre-sale home inspection. Be proactive by arranging for a pre-sale home inspection. An inspector will be able to give you a good indication of the trouble areas that will stand out to potential buyers, and you’ll be able to make repairs before open houses begin. 2. Organize and clean. Pare down clutter… [Read more…]
Simple Tips for Better Home Showings
1. Unclutter Remove clutterand clear off counters. Throw out stacks of newspapers and magazines and stow away most of your small decorative items. Put excess furniture in storage, and remove out-of-season clothing items that are cramping closet space. Don’t forget to clean out the garage, too. 2. Wash windows and screens. This will help get… [Read more…]
Low-Cost Ways to Spruce Up Your Home’s Exterior
Make your home more appealing for yourself and potential buyers with these quick and easy tips: 1. Trim bushes so they don’t block windows or architectural details. 2. Mow your lawn, and turn on the sprinklers for 30 minutes before the showing to make the lawn sparkle. 3. Put a pot of bright flowers (or… [Read more…]