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An Overview to Selling Your Home We know that your home is probably the most valuable possession that you have. With this in mind, we would like to help you through the process. Our first goal is to help you set a list price that represents top market value. This can only be accomplished by thoroughly understanding the market. To help you in this regard, we will prepare a detailed market analysis, which will insure that you feel comfortable and confident as we proceed. Additionally we will provide a comprehensive marketing plan for your property which will help you to feel confident that you are being represented by an agent and an organization that is second to none. We welcome the opportunity to serve you. Maintaining loyalty to the Realtor of your choice will serve you more than scattering your attention among several agents. When a Realtor feels your commitment, he or she will devote great energy to finding the right home for you. Insight to the Market Analysis The correct selling price of a home is the highest price the market will bear. To assist you in determining the correct asking price we will provide you with a comprehensive market analysis of comparable properties that have been recently offered for sale in your neighborhood. This analysis is based strictly on homes that can be considered similar to yours and will be specially prepared for you. This comprehensive property analysis is divided into three categories:
By carefully studying the comparable property locations, features, and the terms under which they are offered, we can develop a clear picture of the potential market for your property. By looking at similar properties currently listed, we can see exactly what alternatives a serious buyer has to choose from. We can be certain that we are not under pricing the property. By looking at similar properties recently sold, we can see what homeowners have actually received over the last few months. This is the acid test that is used by lending institutions to determine how much they will be willing to lend a buyer for your home. While we want top market value for your home, there is a point where the price would be too high. By doing our homework diligently, we can get maximum dollars for you, in a reasonably short period of time. Maintaining loyalty to the Realtor of your choice will serve you more than scattering your attention among several agents. When a Realtor feels your commitment, he or she will devote great energy to finding the right home for you. With buyers, first impressions count. A small investment in time and money will give your home an edge over other listings in the area when the time comes to show it to a prospective buyer. Here are some suggestions that will help you to get top market value: General Maintenance - Oil squeaky doors, tighten doorknobs, replace burned out lights, clean and repair windows, touch-up chipped paint and repair cracked plaster, fix leaking taps and toilets. Spic and Span - Shampoo carpets, clean your washer, dryer, and tubs, have the furnace cleaned, clean the fridge and stove, clean and freshen bathrooms The First Impression - Clean and tidy the entrance, make sure the doorbell works and Polish door hardware Curb Appeal - Cut lawns, trim shrubs and trees, weed and edge gardens, pick up any litter, clear walk and driveway of leaves, repair gutters and eaves, touch up exterior paint The Buying Atmosphere - Be absent during showings, turn on all lights, light the fireplace, open drapes in the day time, play quiet background music, keep your pets outdoors The Spacious Look - Clear stairs and halls, store any excess furniture or accessories, clear counters and stove, make sure closets are neat and tidy (Top) (Insight to Market Analysis)
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Feel free to stop by our office at Town and Shore, located at One Union Wharf in Portland, Maine or call 207-773-0262 Ext 112 |
