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Sell This House!
Atlanta Real Estate Procedures
FAQ's
Real Estate Glossary
- Choosing a Real Estate Professional
- In Today's Market, Marketing at a Higher Level
- Make First Impressions Count
- Dynasty's Signature Listing Program
- When is the right time to sell?
- Risk of Remodeling Without a Permit
- Traversing the Pitfalls of Home Inspections
- First-Time Tip
- In Closing
Choosing a real estate professional is, perhaps, the most important decision you will make when selling property. We believe the more you look around, the more you will see the value of working with Dynasty Premier Properties and Estates. With an experienced real estate professional at your side, finding the perfect home is easier, faster and a lot more fun. As professional Realtors, we see everyday, just how much sellers do not always understand the entire selling process! A good Realtor can offer valuable advice, and coach you through the entire process.
In today's market, we all know how important it is to give you the seller, the best advantage possible to get your home sold quickly and for the best possible market value. Pricing and Marketing are key! Marketing at a higher level is more than just a catch phrase. In today's market and at today's prices, it is more important than ever that your agent employs and harnesses every tool available to expose the largest pool of qualified prospective buyers.
Moving out of state? Dynasty Premier Properties and Estates is always working with, and continuing to build a referral network with Agents from other states.
We want to refer you to a Realtor in the "Dynasty Clique" that you can rely on and trust-as much as we do.
Seller Tips-These simple tips below will help you sell your home more quickly and efficiently.
Make first impressions count. When putting your house on the market, it is important to consider the buyer. Curb appeal is essential. What does the average buyer need to see in order to fall in love with your home? Focus on highlighting the best features your home has to offer! Without a doubt, a visually appealing house attracts buyers, who can't help but respond to the look and "feel" of a home. Take time to carefully prepare for showings. Don't forget the following:
*Cut the grass
*Remove any clutter from the yard
*Trim hedges
*Weed gardens
*Wash steps, windows, railings, doors, etc *Paint if needed *Remove unnecessary clutter from garages
*Scrub, dust and fix up the works. Neatness counts. Buyers will notice details.
Get rid of the clutter, repair leaky faucets, wage war on dust and clean until your house shines. Small things can make a potential walk away. When you prepare your house for showing, remember to:
*Shampoo carpets
*Clean tubs, toilets and showers and hang fresh towels *Oil squeaky doors *Fix things like broken hinges and light switches
*Listen to suggestions. As you prepare your home, don't rely on your own judgment. It's hard to be objective when you're the owner. Your Realtor will have helpful, professional tips on how to make your home more marketable.
*Take a whiff. Make sure your home passes the scent test. Nothing will turn a buyer away faster than an odd smell. Try to eliminate smoking, food and pet odors. And don't leave any clues. If potential buyers see a dog or an ashtray, they'll be on the lookout for smells and stains.
*Turn on the lights. Open shades and draperies before a viewing. Open all doors inside home. Turn on inside and outside lights.
*Let potential buyers "see" themselves in your home. Too many personal items can make viewers feel like they're intruding in someone else's home. Keep things clean and simple. Decorate in neutral colors.
*Get out of the house. When buyers view your home, they'll be more comfortable and spend more time if you're not there. If you must be present, be as unobtrusive as possible. Let your agent do the work.
*Stay unemotional during negotiations. Selling your home can be emotionally charged, but don't let that stand in the way of making a deal. Have a business-like attitude during the process.
Someone has decided your property is just right--and makes you an offer. When your Dynasty Real Estate Group Realtor conveys the offer to you, you'll know whether the price the buyer has suggested is fair. It may be less than your asking price. Yet you don't have to reply immediately if you're not certain the price and terms are acceptable.
Consider the current real estate market: Are houses in your neighborhood selling quickly, slowly or not at all? Don't assume that one offer will lead quickly to others. One predictable factor in the real estate market is that it's totally unpredictable.
List your home with Dynasty Premier Properties and Estates. Professionals you can like and trust.
Dynasty's Signature Listing Program is designed for the seller who expects the highest standards of assistance and services. We strive to create a sense of urgency from buyers even before the yard sign goes up by carefully analyzing the relevant market niche, sizing up competitors and strategically price positioning the listing so that it makes sense and can be successfully defended.
Give Dynasty Premier Properties and Estates a call today and ask one of our #1 Agents what the value of your home is in today's market.
When Dynasty Premier Properties and Estates's name is put to your home, it will sell in the shortest amount of time for the highest price that the market will bare.
Additional Sellers Articles
Below are some articles that you might find useful in the home selling process.
When is the Right time to Sell?
Generally speaking, markets tend to have some balance between buyers and sellers all year long. The slowest time of the year tends to be in November and December when most people are focused on the holidays. The summer tends to be the busiest time of the year when many job transfers occur and families are eager to get settled before the school year begins in the fall. Typically sellers should allow at least 90 days between the time they list their home and the time they actually close the deal. Every market place and neighborhood are different. Your Dynasty Premier Properties and Estates agent can will check your area's statistics in order to determine your best time to sell.
For a more accurate evaluation we would be happy to come to your home to further assess the condition and potential market value of your property as well as offer suggestions that will improve your property's value.
Risks of Remodeling Without a Permit
Most cities require that homeowners obtain a building permit before making modifications to their residence. Which modifications require a permit vary by city. Also, some cities are more vigilant than others in enforcing permit laws.
In order for the homeowner to receive a permit, the homeowner or his/her designer are required to file plans and pay fees to the city. In addition, the improvements are given a value. If they increase the value of the property, this may result in an increase in property taxes. Inspections are often required, and this means having to schedule and then wait for inspectors to approve the work to be done. This process can be time consuming and inconvenient in the short run. It is for this reason that some homeowners skip the permit process.
If the permit is needed and you fail to get one, the city may discover this at some time in the future and getting a permit retroactively can frequently be significantly more expensive and much more problematic than having obtained the permit before work commenced. If work is not done in accordance with city procedures or if the inspector is unable to determine if the work has been done properly, the homeowner could be required to open walls, tear up floors, so that the inspection may take place. In addition, by law, work not permitted where a permit was required must be disclosed to any prospective purchaser. This may cause the owner to discount their sale price or perform costly or time-consuming repairs before title can be transferred.
For prospective buyers of a property, save yourself the future hassle and loss of many by researching whether all work all work on the premises has been done according to code and with the proper permits. You may obtain these permits by going directly to Building & Safety in the municipality in which the property is located or by hiring a "permit puller" who will research the permits for you.
Traversing the Pitfalls of Home Inspections
June and Fred Smith were diligent about getting their home ready for sale. They ordered a pre-sale termite inspection report. The report revealed that their large rear deck was dry-rot infested, so they replaced it before putting their home on the market.
The Smiths also called a reputable roofer to examine the roof and issue a report on its condition. The roofer felt that the roof was on its last legs and that it should be replaced. The Smith's didn't want buyers to be put off by a bad roof, so they had the roof replaced and the exterior painted before they marketed the home.
The Smith's home was attractive, well-maintained and priced right for the market.
It received multiple offers the first week it was listed for sale.
But the buyers' inspection report indicated that the house was in serious need of drainage work. According to a drainage contractor, the job would cost in excess of $20,000. Fred Smith was particularly distraught because he'd aid to have corrective drainage work done several years ago.
First-Time Tip: If you get an alarming inspection report on a home you're buying or selling, don't panic. Until you see the whole picture clearly, you're not in a position to determine whether you have a major problem to deal with or not.
What happened to the Smith's is typical of what can happen over time with older homes. The drainage work that was completed years ago was probably adequate at the time. But since then, there had been, there had been unprecedented rains in the area, which caused flooding in many basements. Drainage technology had advanced. New technology can be more expensive but often does a better job.
The Smiths considered calling in other drainage experts to see if the work could be done for less. After studying the buyer' inspection report, the contractor's proposal and the buyers' offer to split the cost of the drainage work 50-50 with the sellers, the Smiths concluded that they had a fair deal.
The solution is not always this easy, especially when contractors can't agree.
Keep in mind that there is an element of subjectivity involved in the inspection process. For example, two contractors might disagree on the remedy for a dry-rotted window: one calling for repair and the other for replacement.
Recently, one roofer recommended a total roof replacement for a cost of $6,000.
A second roofer disagreed. His report said that the roof should last another three to four years if the owner did $800 of maintenance work. Based on the two reports, the buyers and sellers were able to negotiate a satisfactory monetary solution to the problem for an amount that was between the two estimates.
It's problematic when inspectors are wrong. But it happens. Inspectors are only human. Here is another example: A home inspector looked at a house and issued a report condemning the furnace, which he said needed to be replaced.
The sellers called in a heating contractor who declared that the furnace was fit and that it did not need to be replaced.
The sellers called in a heating contractor who declared that the furnace was fit and that it did not need to be replaced.
The buyers were unsure about the furnace, given the difference of opinions. the sellers called in a representative from the local gas company. The buyers knew that the gas company representative would have to shut the furnace down if it was dangerous. He found nothing wrong with the furnace, and the buyers were satisfied.
In Closing: Sometimes finding the right expert to give an opinion on a suspected house problem is the answer, but it is always good to get two opinions.
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