Tag: Selling a home

Are you ready to sell?Are you ready to sell?

January 10, 2019January 10, 2019| Carrie SummersAre you ready to sell?| 0 Comment| 5:01 pm

Selling your home is an emotional issue. Before you plant the “For Sale” sign in the front yard, take a minute to answer just a few questions:

  • Are you ready to put in the work to get your house ready for house hunters?
  • Are you committed to keeping it ready to show for weeks or months?
  • Are you ready to hear the reasons why potential buyers believe your home is not perfect?
  • Are you ready for honest—and sometimes hardball—negotiations over what buyers are willing to pay for your home?
  • Are you really ready to move out and leave the place where your family has made memories?

Don’t get me wrong; I’m not trying to talk you out of selling your home! I just want you to be completely ready when you do decide to move on to the next stage of your family’s life.

Selling your home is a big deal.  A real estate agent does more than just schedule showings of your home.  They bring experience and confidence to the table when they handle their many job duties, which include:

  • Giving you advice about updates or repairs that will make your home more attractive
  • Helping you set a price for your home
  • Marketing your home so it receives as much exposure to potential buyers as possible
  • Scheduling showings with potential buyers
  • Advising you as you negotiate offers
  • Handling all the required paperwork
Make sure that your real estate agent can be reached via phone and not always texts.  Make sure they return your calls in a timely matter.  Google your prospective realtor.  How are their online reviews?  Do they have a good online presence?  Get referrals.  Do they live in your town and have sold any similar homes?  It’s really important that you do your homework.  
 
If you are thinking of selling your home, I’d love to sit down with you and show you how I can help the process go smoothly.  Call me, Carrie Summers 970-759-2540 MancosHomes.com

Should I sell in the Fall?Should I sell in the Fall?

September 4, 2018September 4, 2018| Carrie SummersShould I sell in the Fall?| 0 Comment| 2:19 pm

Should I sell my home in the Fall?  This is a question I’m asked frequently. Many people think that the best time to sell a house is in the Spring.  Here’s some things to consider.

1.  Less Competition- Usually the homes that were for sale in the Spring have sold, if they were priced right.  Simple supply and demand.  If there are fewer homes on the market, you will be getting more showings, which result in more offers  and ultimately top dollar for your home.

2.  Faster Transactions- Since appraisers and banks are not swamped, this means a quicker turn around on getting loans approved.

3.  Serious Buyers-  There are always buyers.  Your Realtor should be able to price your home right by doing a complete market analysis, and by having professional photography this will make your home stand out.  Don’t forget curb appeal and that first impression is very important.

I’d love to sit down with you and discuss the pros and cons.  If you are overwhelmed thinking about selling I can help.  I can orchestra cleaning and all the details to help you sell your home less stressful.

Tips For Selling Your HomeTips For Selling Your Home

March 23, 2018March 23, 2018| Carrie SummersTips For Selling Your Home| 0 Comment| 5:23 pm

Selling your home is a very important decision.  Here’s some tips to help it go smoothly.

1.  Interview Realtors.  Do your homework.  Google them, ask friends, check out their website.  Look at their reviews on Zillow.  Pick a Realtor who can become your trusted advisor.

2.  First Impressions are huge.  So declutter.  Make the cabinets and closets 1/2 empty.  Depersonalize your home. Wash windows, clean carpets, oil squeaky doors, and paint if needed.  Make the front porch inviting.

3. Take a big whiff.  Are there odors?  If so, try to eliminate them. Clean curtains, stains, and crack a window.

4.  Turn on all the lights for a showing and open up the curtains.

5.  Leave the house during showings.  The potential buyer wants to feel comfortable looking around and you want them to linger.  Have a snack for them and water.  Also have a sheet explaining all the features of your home.

Need to know what your home is worth?  We are here to help.  970-759-2540  MancosHomes.com

Thinking of Selling?Thinking of Selling?

February 28, 2018February 28, 2018| Carrie SummersThinking of Selling?| 0 Comment| 4:22 pm

Have you been thinking of selling?  Here are 4 signs that now is the right time.

  1. You can afford to move.  Sure, when you sell your home you will have money but do you have the money now to help you get top dollar for your home?   Tips to making your home look it’s best:
  • Paint is the #1 investment. Buyers love the clean look.
  • Curb appeal- Need to do some minor repairs?
  • Kitchen and Bathrooms- upgrade faucets and fixtures.
  • Declutter
  1. Your current home doesn’t fit your lifestyle. Do you need more space or is it time to downsize?  Do you like your neighborhood?  Have you been daydreaming of building or been looking at other homes?
  2. How’s the market?  Do you know if there are buyers looking for your type of home?  How long will your home be on the market till it sells? Did your neighbor’s home sell quickly?
  3. How much is your house worth? Do you have enough equity in your home that once you sell, you can buy another?

Selling your home is a big decision.  Want to know what your home is worth? Call me for a free market analysis.  I also have a seller’s guide to help make the transition smoother.  One thing I offer my clients is that I will help you get your place ready to sell by orchestrating handymen, cleaners and even provide the trailer.  I look forward to helping you.

Shortage of Homes for SaleShortage of Homes for Sale

February 7, 2018February 7, 2018| Carrie SummersShortage of Homes for Sale| 0 Comment| 4:51 pm

If you are looking to sell, now is a great time.  Inventory of homes in the Mancos area are super low.  Currently, there are only 3 homes on the market in the $300k-$400k range!  That’s a 3 bedroom/2 bath home with some acreage.  With the weather being sunny and warm there are buyers looking.  Why wait to list your home this summer when there is more competition?

If you would like to know what your home is worth, just give me a call for a free market analysis.  I’m here to help.