Selling Your Home
There are a number of different areas that
are important to consider when choosing your real
estate representative:
Personality &
Service
When selling your home, it is important to choose a
REALTOR® that both you and your family can trust and
feel comfortable working with. As sales associate
for RE/MAX Kelowna, I work with absolute
professionalism.
I provide my clients with all the benefit of my
knowledge and experience they need during the
process of selling their home. I am dedicated to
making sure that the process goes smoothly; My
full-time, full-service approach means I'm always
there for support and guidance when you need me.
Marketing
Marketing your home is a vital component in ensuring
that your property receives the exposure it commands
to respective buyers. As a part of my marketing
strategy, I:
- Prepare a comparative market analysis and
advise you on your home's current market value
- List your home through the Multiple Listing
Services (MLS®), a database of properties for
sale that all REALTORS® can access
- List your home on my website with a large
photo album that will help to sell your home
- Advertise your home (through various medium)
- Hold agents opens, hold open houses and show
your home to prospective buyers
- Advise you on offers you receive
- Negotiate the sales contract
Property Presentation
A buyer will usually go with their first impression
of the appearance and overall condition of the
property therefore, it is important to make your
home more appealing to buyers. This list of
suggestions can assist you in making your home more
appealing to buyers.
Exterior (Curb Appeal):
- Sweep front walkway.
- Remove newspapers, bikes and toys.
- Park extra cars away from the property.
- Trim back the shrubs.
- Apply fresh, clean paint throughout.
- Clean windows and window coverings
throughout.
- Keep plumbing and all appliances in working
order.
- Maintain all sealants (window, tub, shower,
sink, etc.) in good condition.
- Make sure roof and gutters are in good
condition; no repairs needed.
- Mow the lawn more frequently and plant
flowers.
- Keep pet areas clean.
Interior:
- Kitchen and bathroom should shine.
- Quick once-over with the vacuum; carpets
should be clean.
- Place fresh flowers in the main rooms.
- Put dishes away, unless setting a formal
display for decoration.
- Make beds and put all clothes away.
- Open drapes and turn on lights for a
brighter feel.
- Straighten closets.
- Put toys away.
- Turn off television.
- Play soft music on the radio/stereo.
- Keep pets out of the way and pet areas clean
and odour-free.
- Secure jewellery, cash, prescription
medication and other valuables.
- Enhance the spaciousness of each room. Pack
away collectables to allow buyer to envision own
furnishings in home.
Important Reminders:
- Potential buyers usually feel more
comfortable if the owners are not present.
- If people unaccompanied by an agent request
to see your property, please refer them to your
agent for an appointment.
- Leave a number where you can be reached if
you are leaving town, even for a weekend.
Get Started!
Ready to find out what your home could sell for?
Just
give me a call,
and I will be happy to give you a no-obligation quote!