not bring the market price of a $275,000 house to $300,000. Do not assume you can add that amount to your asking price, and therefore avoid getting trapped into making your home the nicest, but also the priciest, home for the area. Also, spending $10,000 to replace a roof can lead to the thought that a higher price for the home is in order. However, buyers expect the roof to be in excellent shape or will make that an issue in negotiations and their offer. No improvement that takes the home out of the price range of the neighborhood will return proper value. Buyers look for the right deal, but what they are willing to pay or the bank is willing to finance has limits. Strategic pricing is your greatest tool when selling your home. Features that cost nothing to play up include proximities to schools, bus routes, and medical facilities. These can also create value that certain buyers are willing to pay for when considering buying a home.
HIRE A GOOD TEAM FOR CARE
Vacant homes need continual care, maintenance, and small (and large) repairs, and even more so when put up for sale. If you are selling a property from a distance, it is important that you ensure it is maintained in top-notch condition. You might think you can rely on a neighbor, friend, or relative. Think carefully. It is imposing a considerable task for no pay and the results may show just that. In our experience, such ongoing maintenance activities are not best entrusted to friends or relatives, and we have instances to show you how bad it could turn out, such as undiscovered leaking pipes, yard not mowed for showings, and many other incidents. Since selling a home is a business arrangement, it is the best idea to identify reliable professionals in the area and delegate the
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