In this edition of the Home Sellers Guide seasonal series for Summer 2016, we look at 5 reasons to sell your Vero Beach home this summer, how to get the most money from that sale, where the home prices are headed, the importance of using an agent when selling your home, and much more. Take… [Read more…]
Home Sellers Guide – Spring 2016
In this edition of the Home Sellers Guide seasonal series for Spring 2016, we look at why spring is a good time to sell your Vero Beach house, the impact of rising prices on home appraisals, the importance of using a real estate professional when selling your home, and much more. Take a look at… [Read more…]
Reasons to Hire A Real Estate Professional
Real Estate transactions here in Vero Beach involve many steps and paperwork. Both sellers and buyers can benefit from the experience of a Real Estate Professional. The above infographic illustrates some of these reasons. Following are some highlights: Hiring a Real Estate Professional to buy your dream home, or sell your current house is one… [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…]
Moving Checklist for Sellers
Use this list as a quide to help you through the move to your next home: Provide the post office with your forwarding address two to four weeks ahead of the move. Notify your credit card companies, magazine subscriptions, and bank of your change of address. Create a list of friends, relatives, and business colleagues… [Read more…]