How To Get Your Pets Ready When Moving

How To Get Your Pets Ready When Moving

How To Get Your Pets Ready When Moving

Your moving day is set and it’s time to get ready. As you’re making your lists, don’t forget to factor in your pets for the big move. Here are some tips for making sure the process goes smoothly.

Medical records

When moving to a different city or state, finding a new veterinarian that is the right fit for you and your pet is one of the main things you’ll need to take into consideration. If you have family or friends in the area, ask for recommendations or do your own research by reading articles and online reviews.

Once you find one, contact your current vet to begin a transfer of medical records. Then schedule an appointment to get to know the vet shortly after your move.

Transportation

Whether it’s a short drive or a long plane ride, you pet will likely need to be put into a carrier. For most pets, this is a process that will require time to get comfortable with it. Start getting your pet used to the carrier as early as possible and use treats and favorite toys and blankets to make the experience a positive one for your pet.

Help Pets get accustomed

Pad your moving schedule with ample time to get your dog or cat accustomed to their new home. While the movers are still hard at work, keep your pets safely away from foot traffic to reduce stress. Once they’ve left, make sure to clear anything that could be dangerous. Now’s the time to let them free to explore their new environment on their own.

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Drawbacks of Overpricing Your Home

Drawbacks of Overpricing Your Home

With more buyers looking for homes than there are homes for sale, it seems sellers are okay with allowing agents to overprice their homes.

Based on opinion, anyone can give a price – me, another agent, the seller, Zillow, friends and family. On the other hand, if you are thinking of selling your property, what are the drawbacks of overpricing your home?

bank appraisal vs market value

If the house isn’t a cash transaction and the buyer is getting a mortgage, the bank will appraise the home’s value to validate the seller’s listing price. This is part of the selling process.

As part of the bank appraiser’s job duties, they compare nearby homes that have sold recently. If the appraiser notes the home is priced correctly, great! If it’s under priced, then the buyer gets instant equity.

What happens if the home is overpriced?

Once the bank appraiser has provided a market value, the seller has these options:

  • The buyer can choose to pay the difference – if they have the cash
  • The seller can lower price to the appraised price
  • The buyer doesn’t have to buy
  • The seller does not have to sell

Why should you be concerned?

YOUR home’s value has been influenced by homes being sold in your community! Did you know that home sales over the last 12 months within 2 miles of your home have an effect your home’s value?

Neighborhood Market Values May Differ

If you’ve already found a home in a new neighborhood or different state, the proceeds from the sale of your current house may not be enough to cover the mortgage on the new home. If your current home’s value is less than the price of the home where you’d like to live, you may have to find a home that meets your budget or obtain a mortgage for the difference.

It’s challenging to tell a seller that their desired home price may be overpriced. However, think of how challenging it can be to continue paying a mortgage, keeping the utilities on, maintaining the property and lawn care chores, paying property taxes, etc., for a home you don’t want to live in anymore! 

 Having reasonable expectations helps a seller move forward towards getting top market dollar for their property.

It’s AWESOME that the market has rebounded quite a bit. However, for a seller to accept a listing price without the agent providing comparable homes sold to validate the listing price promotes unrealistic expectations. The seller may have plans to use the extra money when they move to their new destination.

Some agents do this just to get a listing, which can lead to disappointment for the seller – especially if the house doesn’t sell due to an over-inflated listing price.

Real estate is a very competitive business. Just because an agent comes in with an infectious personality, promising you everything from doing yard sales to walking your dog – it doesn’t mean the agent can accurately and professionally market and sell your house.

If it’s too good to be true, it probably is! The real estate market will not always remain a seller’s market. Working with an agent who can accurately assess neighborhood home values, whether in a sellers’ or buyers’ market, can give you a realistic picture of what to expect when you decide to sell your home.  The goal is to get you the most money the market will allow, selling your home on time with the least hassles.

Isn’t that what you hire an agent to do?

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When it comes to getting the most money for your home with the least headaches in the shortest amount of time, nothing can stop that process faster than overpricing. In fact, it’s the number one reason houses don’t sell.

As a Realtor® committed to having happy clients who who want the most from the sale of their house, sharing this “must know” information with potential sellers is on the top of my to-do list!

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What About For Sale By Owners?

 

So, you’ve decided to sell your house “For Sale By Owner.”  Have you given some thought about who might be interested in buying your house?

Most home buyers prey upon For Sale By Owners for one reason — to save the commission!  The buyer knows that you are not paying a sales commission.  Guess what? The buyer expects to buy your home for a lower price.

Now, why did you decide to sell as a For Sale By Owner?  The answer is probably the same — to save the commission!  The problem is, there’s only one commission.  You both can’t save it!

What are you really trying to accomplish?  Saving a commission, or putting the most amount of money as possible in your pocket at closing?

Give me a call today.  Let me show you how I can sell your house for the highest price and in the least amount of time.

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Why November Is a Great Month To Sell Your Home

Why November Is a Great Month To Sell Your Home

Because some people have the notion that homes don’t sell during the months of November and December people who want to move may hesitate to put their homes on the market. Contrary to popular belief, homes that are listed during this month and more likely to sell quicker and for a higher asking price. Here are a few reasons that selling a house in November can be the best time.

Motivated buyers

If buyers are looking for homes during this time of the year, more than likely it’s because something has occurred that motivates them to move now. It could be a change in job, relocating to the area, family situation, military transfer or other reasons. For these type of buyers it doesn’t matter if the weather is not great or if the home is  decorated for the holidays. If your house is available they will arrange to view it and most likely make an offer if it shows well and is priced right.

Not much competition

There are many sellers out there who think that this is not the time to sell, They’ll take their home off the market and wait until the first of the year, not believing that it’s worth their time.

That doesn’t stop by buyers from searching the online and making arrangements to tour homes during this time of the year. Because there are fewer properties on the market that means you’ll have fewer sellers competing with you. A lot of home buyers, especially those who live out of state, are touring homes online,  making offers,  and even doing property Inspections without stepping foot on the property.  If you don’t make your home available then you may lose out on  getting a buyer for your home.

Year-end tax breaks

Buyers who are interested in reducing their taxes may move late in the year so they can deduct home purchase costs such as points, interest and property taxes.

In fact, there are studies that show that homes listed during this time of the year are more likely to sell quicker, close faster and near the asking price. Because buyers are motivated, competition is less, and due to tax advantages November is a great time to sell you house.

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Best Ways To Sell Your House For Sale By Owner

 

There are many reasons a homeowner may want to sell their house For Sale by Owner. The seller might be concerned as far as how much money they’re going to get out of the transaction because funds are tight, especially if they have to make repairs to the property. Another reason is that they may feel that they can do it themselves and they don’t need an agent or perceive the value that a real estate agent provides.

What are the Pros And Cons

Knowing the best ways to sell your house For Sale By Owner will save you time and money. Before you decide to sell your home unrepresented by a real estate agent, you need to ask yourself a few questions:

Do you have the time to invest in selling the home? Agents and buyers will be calling you quite frequently for questions and showings.

Do you have time to show the property? Do you know how to stage the home to impress buyers so that when they see it they’ll fall in love with your house? Staging also includes adding curb appeal. That’s very important in attracting potential buyers because if the property doesn’t look good on the outside it can be a turnoff for buyers.

Do you have it advertised online? That’s where most people look for homes. Tip: It just can’t be advertised on sites like Zillow. You have to have it on multiple sites.

Do you know how to set the right price? You don’t want to leave money on the table or end up giving the house away.

Another thing is showing times. If you’re not flexible when it comes to showing the house possibly due to your work schedule or other obligations buyers will lose interest and you’ll miss out on showings.

Are the buyers pre-qualified? If not, you may have to help the buyer obtain financing. I’m sure you don’t want unqualified buyers touring your home. That’s a good thing to know.

Is the buyer working with an agent? Are you willing to compensate pay the agent for bringing you a buyer? Don’t forget, the agent will not represent you, but the buyer. You’ll be working out all aspects of the transaction as well as negotiating, completing the purchase contract and legal disclosures, scheduling inspections and coordinating the closing, and performing other necessary aspects of the sale. The best ways to sell your house For Sale By Owner require planning ahead.

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Dealing with the legal stuff…..

An important aspect of the sale is the purchase contract, addendums and disclosures required by law. Do you know about disclosures for lead paint disclosure, disclosing to buyers about living near military installations that use aircraft (AICUZ) and other disclosures required by law?

What if you live in a condo or property owners association? There are disclosures related to that as well as disclosures about fees and association documents that must be provided within a certain time frame.

You’d want to be prepared for all these different aspects of the sale so that later on, even after the sale, you don’t want to incur a lawsuit from the buyer or others related to the sale just because you did not disclose certain things that you didn’t know were required.  What’s good about having a real estate agent to represent you on the seller side is that they have errors and omissions insurance, which can provide coverage in the event something goes wrong.

Now you have the information you need to sell their house For Sale by Owner. By the way, research from the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) shows that people who sell on their own usually knows the person with whom they sold the house. Also, statistics show that FSBOs typically sell for less than the selling price of other homes. Data from the NAR as of 2018 FSBO homes sold at a median of $200,000 last year (up from $190,000 the year prior), and significantly lower than the median of agent-assisted homes at $264,900. That’s possibly because of the seller not having all the data available when it comes to doing a comparative market analysis or having a market snapshot of their community’s value.

The Bottom Line

If you have any questions or concerns I’m here to help. There’s no charge or obligation until you’re ready to list your home. Also, I don’t get paid unless the house sells, so there are many advantages to consulting me regarding the sale of your house. If the fee for service in representing you is a concern, I understand that you’re trying to save money. It’s an investment and you want to get the most for it. But….if you want to:

  • Benefit from their expertise to help you prepare your house to WOW buyers and get the most traffic
  • Showcase your property to get buyers attention with professional photos
  • Utilize hundreds of websites to give your house the most online exposure
  • Have someone arranging showings
  • Have the most qualified buyers come through your door
  • A skilled negotiator who is working for you, not the buyer
  • Getting your house under contract to sell on time with the least hassles and for the most money the market allows
  • Making sure legal risks are covered during and after the sale
  • Facilitating the paperwork and coordinating the closing process so the only thing you have to focus on is moving….

If after giving it a try you decide you want an agent who knows the market, who has access to qualified buyers and their agents, and who provides quality service you deserve,  contact me to discuss your goals and how to achieve them. I will make sure you have all the facts.

So, with that being said, Happy Home Selling!

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9 Do’s and Don’t Tips When Downsizing

9 Do’s and Don’t Tips When Downsizing

I’m working with a lovely elderly woman who has left her home and moved in with her family. She has adjusted quite well. However, her house shows that she has lived a full life. If you or someone you know has a house that has now become too big for your needs, now may be the time to think about downsizing.

 

 

The first thing to do is to talk to your family about your plans and enlist their help. They may not want your furniture or decorations, but having them there in your corner to help make decisions and use their manpower to get things done is invaluable.

Look around the house to see what you want to keep or give to friends and family. Don’t forget about your photo albums. You can never get those pictures back so be sure to save them. If the items are good they can be donated to charitable organizations or sold at auctions or estate sales.

Here are 9 do’s and don’t tips to review when deciding to downsize:

  1. It takes some time to get used to the idea. The key is not waiting too long. Look at it as a new chapter, an adventure in your life.
  2. Your family and friends are your lifeline. Don’t shut them out of the process. Openly discuss this with the adult children and grandchildren, who will more than likely help you through this.
  3. Don’t worry about leaving some items behind. Focus on special pieces of furniture or decorations that spell “home” to you. There probably won’t be room in your new home for everything, so don’t try to take it all.
  4. Your possessions are priceless to you. To others, probably not. Don’t overprice what you’re trying to sell or get rid of.
  5. Eat your elephant one bite at a time. It takes time to downsize, so don’t overdo it. Relax when tired or give the project to someone who can handle it, especially the stress of moving.
  6. Enjoy a giving spirit. You’re a blessing to all who have touched your life. Be generous and share with those who may need it more than you.
  7. When you allow someone to help you you’re giving them a gift. Let them receive it by offering to help, especially your children.
  8. Try to stay focused. When you’re in your new surroundings there will be so much to look forward to. New friends and experiences await you. Enjoy the ride.
  9. Don’t let fear of change overwhelm you. This is just another phase in life. This too shall pass

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If you’re selling your home you’ll need a reliable Realtor® to guide you through the sale of your home. I enjoy in working with people who are relocating to find a home that’s more suitable for their needs.

Here are some things I do to make your move successful:

  • Help you make moving arrangements, if needed
  • market your home with signs, the Internet, and other advertisements
  • make sure your listing reaches the most qualified prospective buyers through the online multiple listing service (MLS)
  • price your home to sell based on local market data of similar properties
  • guide you through the paperwork and inform you of what’s needed legally as a home seller so you don’t have to worry
  • frequently communicate your needs and negotiate on your behalf to make sure you get the most out of your home sale.

If you’re ready to get the help of a reliable professional agent to sell your home and move, give me a call today.

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