| It seems obvious, but
it's good to note that the
first step to buying a house
is making the decision to
buy. Consider the reasons
you want a new house and
write them down. Determine
how long you want to live in
the new house - does buying
still make good financial
sense? Can you afford a
house that will meet your
list of requirements? A good
rule of thumb is your
mortgage payment should not
exceed 1/3 of your net
monthly income. REASONS WHY
YOUR HOME HASN'T SOLD, YET!!
1.
Overpricing
-Not being
competitively priced helps to sell other
homes that are. Are you taking advantage
of the Buyer’s Exclusive Agency Program
by Century 21 Hometown Realty?
2.
Exposure
- Is your
property being seen in other avenues
besides the street sign? Are you on the
Internet?
3. Location
-Is your home located in a good
neighborhood or on a busy street?
4. Market Conditions
- Where are interest rates? How is the
economy doing?
5.
Interior Condition
- Are the
colors neutral? Is the clutter
eliminated? Buyers have a tough time
seeing past dirty carpets and brightly
colored walls. Make sure the bathrooms
and kitchens are spotless!
6.
Smell or Odor
- If
you have pets in the home and it smells
like pets, then that could turn off
Buyers.
7. Miscellaneous
- There may have been a sting of
robberies or crimes in the area, as well
as a tornado. These are uncontrollable
factors that could contribute to lack of
interest.
8. Advertising
- Is your home being advertised in two
newspapers, three magazines, being shown
by leading realtors in the market and on
two websites with name brand exposure?
9. Home Warranty
- As your real estate agency, we can
provide a Home Warranty, FREE OF CHARGE,
covering appliances and systems. This
program protects you and the Buyer from
costly repairs. Your home will represent
an even Greater Value to the Buyer.
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