Good 'ol Okie Mother Nature has given us a great taste of spring the last couple days, and though we were snapped back into winter, I couldn't help but let that sweet smell of spring air remind me that selling season is just around the corner!
Soon there will be real estate signs popping up on every corner, lenders chirping, real estate agents buzzing, markets blooming, and buyers stretching those legs and smelling fresh paint!!
But question is....will you be ready?!?!?
Will you be that stressed seller who let the calendar creep up on them, scrambling around to sweep out the garage, wrestling with that gutter that got full of fall leaves and winter ice, and left wondering "Where do I even start!!?"
Have no fear, There is an agent near.
February is the best time to call an agent and create that "Get Ready Checklist" so that you can get your house market ready, listed and sold quickly, so that you can get moved in time to enjoy those short summer months before we all go back into hibernation.
A Pre-Season Consultation will help you with the following areas:
1. Home Inspection - Whether you have a professional inspector come out or you just do a general inspection yourself, you will need to look for major repair signs, such as sagging roofs, broken windows, plumbing leaks, chipping paint etc. If you can see it with your untrained eye, chances are so can your buyers. Going over your home will give you a good start to do some repairs to get your home market ready.
2. Price Comparisons - Do you not have any idea what your home would sell for? In the Pre-Season Consultation you will learn what the homes have been selling for in your area and how that affects the sale of your home. Getting an educated estimate of your home value will help you sell your home quickly while making sure that you are happy with the sales price.
3. The Selling Process - If this is the first time you've ever sold a home, you probably have a million questions, and you probably will have many more as you go. Building a good relationship with your agent should start as soon as possible. Your agent should be providing you with a step-by-step plan to selling your home and make sure that you are comfortable with every step in that process.
4. Spring Clean - No matter how long you have lived in the home you are planning to sell, there is always need for a good deep clean before you list your home. Remember that buyers will be looking at your home with a magnifying glass. Most hire professional cleaners to come in and get those long forgotten cracks and corners, but decluttering your home is very important and essential. Moving is an inevitable part of selling your home, so why not start packing up those things that aren't necessary for everyday life. An agent can help give wonderful tips for minimizing the items in your house so that you can provide a nice open space for buyers to get a good look at your home when they arrive. Many sellers wait until just before or just after moving to have a garage sale. I say you should have a garage sale right after you list your house! Its a perfect opportunity to market your home!
5. Plan of Action - A motivated agent will have you on a prep schedule and selling schedule so that you know what is happening when. This schedule should include dates for pre-listing walk-through, staging appointment, photography appointment, listing day, open house dates. If you are serious and aggressive about selling your house, make sure that you have an agent who matches your desire. Having a good and well planned marketing strategy is very important! And if they don't have one....Let's Talk!
Lora Newton
Keller Williams Realty Elite
405-308-3466
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