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Home Sellers

Tips For Sellers

1. PRICING - The most important thing when you decide to sell your home is the pricing. To market your home in a timely fashion, you must price your home realistically. You cannot put a price on it based on what you need, but rather you should base it on the actual market value. If you overprice your home, you will lose precious marketing time. A home that is priced correctly will attract more buyers and insure the shortest time in marketing.

Boardwalk Real Estate has a staff of agents with many years of real estate experience. They have experience selling homes when the market is up and when it is down. Call any one of our agents for a “Free” Market Analysis of your home at 781-944-7820 or 781-246-1546.

2. GETTING THE HOME READY - When selling your home, you want it to look its best. You should go through each room and de-clutter it. Also, remember that when they walk into your home, the first impression is the most important. Besides clutter removal, cleaning, and painting obvious blemishes are basic forms of staging. If you would like some information on staging your property, one of our agents could give you some suggestions or recommend a professional stager.

3. TITLE V TESTNG - If your home has a septic system or cesspool you will need a Title V test completed prior to the closing. It is advisable for you to do one before you market the house. By completing the inspection before marketing the home, you won’t have any surprises during the process.

4. HOME INSPECTION - It may be a good idea to have a home inspection before you put your home on the market. The home inspector can point out any repairs that may need to be done before marketing. By doing this, you will be prepared for any issues that may arise from the Buyer's Home Inspection.

5. INTERVIEW WITH A BOARDWALK REALTOR - Whether you are ready to put your home on the market or not, you should interview a Boardwalk Realtor and ask them for a Market Analysis on your home. You then can make an educated choice as to the correct pricing for your home. Our agent can also supply helpful hints when selling. It is important that the Realtor and Agency you choose is experienced and the office has a good sales record, which we have had at Boardwalk Real Estate Corp. for over 31 years.

An experienced office and agent will be able to give you a better chance of realizing the best possible price, in the shortest possible time, and with the least amount of inconvenience to you. You should feel comfortable with, and trust, your Realtor, and we strive for that relationship.

STEPS TO SPRUCE UP YOUR PROPERTY 

BEFORE PUTTING IT ON THE MARKET

Basics

  • Give your home a thorough cleaning, a fresh coat of paint where needed and make sure the yard is nicely groomed.
  • Remove all clutter, concentrate on opening floor space.
  • Plan a yard sale to remove any unwanted furniture, toys or other clutter. You can also make a donation as a tax write off.
  • Repair any dripping faucets and caulk any cracks. Bathrooms are a key selling point.
  • A newly painted wall in a neutral shade can change the whole outlook of a room along with clean windows which will brighten and enlarge a room.

IMPROVEMENTS THAT ARE COST EFFECTIVE

If you are thinking of making improvements before selling, start with the most cost effective projects and keep a journal of all improvements. Some helpful hints:

  • Replace broken gutters and/or shutters.
  • New floorings in neutral shades in kitchen and baths may be affordable and can speed up a sale by appealing to buyers looking for a home in “move in” condition. You can usually tell when a room was last updated by the color scheme.
  • Repair any broken woodwork, loose planks or creaky stairs. No buyer wants to deal with structural repairs as soon as they move in.
  • Hardwood floors are always a plus. If your hardwood is under carpet, consider removing the floor covering and sand the floors.  This would be a plus, especially if the carpet is worn.

Major renovations do not always mean added value to the property. Talk to your Boardwalk Realtor about the improvements most appropriate in current market conditions.