“What to do, What to do?”
Want to sell and do not know what to do? All I can say, is your agent should have most of those answers as to how to make your house stand out. Utilize their years of experience and make it work for you. Planting new flowers and draw the eye of the potential buyer. You can do a quick window cleaning to let the light shine, don’t forget those window tracks. Talk with your agent and get quick low cost ideas to make your house shine above the rest in the market.
Cathy Heckman
Resident Realty
303-638-7814
https://www.cathyheckman.com/Home
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Spring cleaning is upon us and if you are like me you want everything done asap so you can enjoy summer. If you are one of those that are considering selling and you have some work that you think you might need to do before putting that house on the market, your agent can help you with ideas of things to do to make it stand out better. A short conversation with your agent might give you help and could possibly save you time and money.
Have you thought about selling?
Do you have a bit of equity in your home?
Do you feel like you want something new?
Having a chat with your agent can help you figure out the value and maybe a good refresh to your current home is what you might need. But if you are in a position to invest in something new and move that equity to a forever home have a chat with them and they can help understand a bit of what your value can offer you in your current soundings or in a new potential area.
Is it good to be a picky buyer? Do you turn on all the water faucets and flush all the toilets? Do you take time to look at the windows and all the appliances? The more you know the better you are in the end. I know that is what inspections are for, to help you navigate the homes in’s and out’s but in my world it is good to take the time and save the expense if it is not for you.
Can your agent help you buy showing you something less expensive and giving ideas on how to make it your own? They sure can! Sometimes buying a little less can bring you a lot more, with a little different point of view. Some of us want a move in ready and others like a little elbow grease equity. When looking for a new house maybe add something that might require a little elbow grease. Let your agent expand your thought process and show you homes and ideas to have more for less.
Is this the right choice for me? Things to consider or think about.
Is this property going to be financially profitable for me?
What rents bringing in this area?
What do I have to do to the property to make it more marketable?
What are the costs to me as far as an investment property?
What is the possible growth long term?
These are all good questions and your Realtor can help you navigate some of these answers
This market can bring some good rents but it also can be work and are you prepared.
Inspection Report what good are they?
Well they can be good when buying a home. This gives you a heads up on any problems that might show up in the future and give you an idea of future costs that may come your way, in the way of repairs. Also a way of negotiating with your seller to help cover any unexpected expenses.
On the flip side giving up your right to inspections can also give you a heads up on getting that home you really feel is the perfect fit for you. But it is a risk!
Questions you might ask yourself are was it remodeled recently or is the property older and in need of work?
Who did the remodel and were they insured if something comes up down the road. I could go on but talking with your agent might help you get clarity on which way is best for you and your current needs.
When looking for a house or property what is your dream? HOA will limit you on what you may want to do or may not want other people doing around you. Are you someone that wants chickens or do you not want the early wake up call for the barn yard. Do you like to store that trailer or RV on the property or are you one of those that don’t want to see that kind of stuff on your block. Storing fees can get pricy and will need to take that into account when looking for a place.
Chat with your agent, open up to your extra activities to better help you and work through those dreams of can/cannot, do/don’t based on the HOA in your preferred location.
When looking for a home do you depend on the agent or do you work for you?
Do you come up with a list what you are looking for and follow that guideline? Do you search websites and help narrow down the options? As much as an agent is good, they can only do so much when doing a broad search with no parameters. Go out look at the sites and come up with likes and dislikes. Communicate your essentials and pluses if they can get them within your budget. Drive around to areas that are a plus to you and make sure that they are where you want to be. Do a morning, afternoon and evening drive through.
Things to think about when looking for a home. How long are you looking at keeping your new purchase?
It is your forever home or a stopping place to gain some perspective?
Will you want to plan a family and grow with this house?
Will you want to make this purchase as an investment to later rent it out?
Will it be something you fix up and resell a few years down the road?
Will it be an investment in your financial future until you gain some equity?
These are really good questions and your realtor can help you determine how to look at this purchase and what it means for your future.