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Selling a Home?
If you want to get every dollar you deserve for your home, we must present it in the best light possible.
With Kinzie Real Estate Consultants representing your property, you benefit from an experienced team with unparalleled commitment to professionalism, good judgement, and sound experience.
We create an immediate “buzz” for your property when we place it on the MLS system, accessed by REALTORS and prospects in our area and across the nation. It’s the best “word of mouth” advertising you can get.
Kinzie Real Estate Consultants is the only company in the area to feature 800-PRO-QUEST, an automated phone system that assures your property information goes to all inquiring prospects.
Getting your property in “selling shape.”
- First, make any minor repairs needed. Fix leaky faucets, Make sure that doors open and close easily. Your Kinzie Real Estate Consultants agent is available to discuss the importance of any repairs that you are not sure whether to invest in or not.
- A fresh coat of paint is one of the best things you can do to make a great first impression. If you plan on painting, do it quickly. Allow time for new paint fumes to fade before showings are to begin.
- Pest extermination is very important. You do not want prospects to see a single bug, dead or alive.
- De-clutter your home. You want it to look clean and roomy. Take out extra counter appliances, furniture, and other items and arrange for temporary storage. If your closets look too full, take out un-used clothing.
- Do a thorough cleaning. If you want, hire a professional cleaning company.
- Check your carpet. Is it in poor enough shape that it will “turn-off” potential buyers? Consider replacing it. The cost could be well worth it in the end.
- Tidy up your landscaping. Trim all hedges and trim any tree or shrub branches that block the walkway to your front door.
- Wash all windows, inside and out.
- Replace (or cover with foil) the drip pans under your stove burners.
If a buyer is choosing between two homes of similar price, they will choose the one in the best condition. Do everything you can to improve the perception of your home. Most buyers are using all of their savings for the downpayment and they want a house that is ready to move into without further work or investment. That is why doing repairs and even replacing carpet can make your home sell successfully and quickly.
Determining a selling price.
Your Kinzie Real Estate Consultants agent can help you determine the best price for your home. They have long-term experience and knowledge of the local real estate market. Your agent can analyze recent sales and property conditions in your area to help determine a price. Your agent will also know about the selling prices in the area that “didn’t work.”
Call Kinzie Real Estate Consultants with your questions. We will be glad to help.