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Selling Real Estate

If you want to sell your home, your first decision is to decide on the price you are going to ask. The price for your home may be the most important decision you will have to make. You need to decide if you are in a hurry to sell your home, or if you have time to wait for the best offer. If you want to sell your home quickly, you will have to be more competitive with the price. If you have time, then you can aim higher than what you may be willing to settle for. Good research is needed to see how much homes of the same size and in the same area have sold for. Knight Realty can help you determine the right price for your home so that you can get the maximum price possible for your home.

Some things to check on when pricing your home:

Is your house older or newer? This makes a difference in the home price, and if the prospects looking at your home will want inspection reports to determine the condition of the property.

Is your house in perfect condition, or does it need some work? Sometimes we overlook little things that should be fixed. Knight Realty can help advise you of how to stage your home and what you should repair ahead of time.

Does it need updating, or is does it have a classic or timeless look? You can get a feel for this from your Realtor, or from looking at other homes on the market.

Is it a buyer’s or seller’s market? A good indication of this is if there are many homes for sale in your neighborhood.

Making your home look its best:

When your home is for sale you will want it to always look its absolute best. People coming to view the home base their decisions on their first impression, and will carefully study all the pros and cons of the house. Their first look could be their last if it does not show well.

Ideas to make your house look better:

  • Make sure paint is in tip top shape, and that windows are caulked with no cracks in drywall.
  • Keep all of the plants trimmed up nicely.
  • Fix any items in the home that appear damaged or in need of repair.
  • Reduce clutter…remove all items that seem to make the rooms smaller, and cluttered. Keep laundry in order, kitchen clean of dirty dishes, and the garage neat and organized.
  • Just a general clean up can greatly improve your home’s appearance and perception to prospects.
  • Make the house light and bright with opening curtains and turn lights on when there will be a showing.
  • Be sure there are no odd smells in the house (i.e. kitty litter smells), and bring in nice smelling flowers or bake some cookies.
  • Make sure all valuable items are away from view, including jewelry and collectibles.

Marketing your house:

When selling your home, advertisement is important. Knight Realty has a lot of advertising avenues through their website, national MLS system, and other publications. Knight Realty may also suggest open houses, and will have a large sign with flyers available for prospects, and directional signs for prospects to find your home.

All of these suggestions will make your home more marketable and sell faster. Let Knight Realty assist you in the sale of your home!

Knight Realty
P.O. Box 51177
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87181
tel: (505) 299-8343 fax: (505) 299-8189


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