People generally have two kinds of needs during a home purchase. First
are the transactional needs, such as searching for a home, obtaining financing, negotiating the terms of purchase, completing
paperwork and legal documents, and arranging the move. The second are emotional needs, which can be more stressful than the
financial ones. The following are some tips to help ease the stress.
Prepare your children
Although you may
have lived in your current home for just a few years, four years is half the lifetime of an eight-year-old. Your home may
be the only home your children remember. It’s where they feel safe and it’s probably the center of your son or
daughter’s world.
Be sure to announce the move in a completely upbeat way. You might talk about how beautiful
the new neighborhood is and how good the schools are. Bring your children to the new house, if that’s possible or positively
describe it to them. Find out what your children's favorite things are in your current home, and then try to re-create them
in the new house. Keep your children actively involved. For instance, take them shopping for paint, bedspreads, carpets, and
other items for their new room.
Your children are bound to have worries during the move. Help lessen these anxieties
by finding ways to make parting pleasant. For example, plan a going-away party or create a photo album with pictures of neighbors,
their house and the neighborhood.
Gain knowledge
As you begin the process, you may start to feel out of control,
as though other parties to the purchase transaction are running the show. Your mortgage company, the appraiser, the inspector,
and the seller all have certain powers to approve or disapprove of your overall plan to purchase this home and move successfully.
To alleviate your feelings of helplessness, one of the best things you can do is to understand as much of the purchase process
as possible. Work with your real estate agent to prepare yourself for the unknown and tie down loose ends.
Trust the
process
There can be so much to do that it's easy to panic. Buying a home may feel risky, but the truth is it’s
an opportunity for you and your family. Even though you can't predict what will happen every step of the way, your real estate
agent helps people buy and sell homes as a profession! Your agent has been there before and understands that this is a major
upheaval in your life. Trust that your agent is looking out for you on your way to a successful closing and move.
Be
flexible
Although your agent will do everything possible to prepare you for your home purchase, there is no such thing
as a perfect world. The property inspection may reveal areas of concern, or closing may be delayed for some reason. Try to
take a deep breath and be flexible in your thinking.
Seek entertainment
Whenever you feel things are spinning
out of control, find a diversion! Take a walk around your new neighborhood; go out of town or to a movie with your family.
Whatever outlet works best for you, this is a good time to engage in it! Remember to take one "move" at a time.
SELLER TIP
As a service to my clients, here is advice about how to prepare a property for sale.
Pricing Your Property
Determining price is one of the most critical steps in preparing your home for sale. A well priced
home often sells quickly once it is put on the market.
When your home is priced right from the outset, you maximize your opportunity of reaching the most
qualified buyers and obtaining top dollar.
·Pricing
your home correctly:
oReduces risk because overpriced homes
may eliminate buyers if it is over their price range
oEnsures that other agents will show your
home
oCapitalizing on the first few weeks your
home is on the market. A fairly priced home is the key to selling quickly. The quickest return is to price it at market value
from the very start.
oFinancing is based on current market value.
Your home must appraise at the selling price for the buyer to get financing
When I see your home and prepare a more complete and thorough market evaluation, I will use
my knowledge of recent home sales and your neighborhood to help you price your home correctly.
Tips For Preparing Your Home For Sale
Moving is a stressful time for most people. Whether you are buying or selling, here are some practical tips
to help you make a pleasant, organized move. Using these tips to plan ahead and make
an organized move can take some of the chaos out of the experience and help you transition peacefully into your new home
·Use a checklist. Outline everything that needs to be done and give each step a realistic time frame.
·Get rid of clutter before you move. Give away, sell, or throw away anything you no longer use. Pack cherished
items and knick-knacks. Don’t take chances with irreplaceable memories.
·Pack out of season clothing and excess from your closets. Keep out only what you need.Closets look smaller if they are over crowded.
·Mark and label. Use bold markers to label boxes with their contents and indicate which rooms they go in.
·Replace light fixtures & fans that you do not intent to leave attached to your
property before opening your home for viewing. This will eliminate possible conflicts with your buyers.
·If possible move extra furniture & packed boxes to a storage facility prior to opening your home for viewing to potential buyers. Less is always
more.
·Tidy up the grounds, porches and garage. Keep the lawn trimmed and edged. Make sure that your yard is clean.
First impressions count!
·Your front door adds to that first impression – be sure it is scrubbed or repainted if necessary.
·Wash windows and windowsills. Clean window coverings.
·If
any decorating or painting is needed (especially in the kitchen), do it now. A few dollars worth of paint will make a much
larger difference in the sales price.
·Bathrooms
help sell homes. Make this room sparkle.
·Illumination
is like a welcome sign. Replace bulbs and turn on the lights.
·Wash
dishes, make beds, put away clothes and straighten up.
·Air
out your house. Make sure your home is free of pet and smoke smells. They are not only uninviting but may give some visitors
an allergic reaction. It is best to have pets out of the house during a showing. Some people may be afraid of your pets even
if they are cute and lovable.
·Leave
the showing to the salesperson. The salesperson knows the buyer’s requirements and can best emphasize the features of
your home. If possible, leave the house during a showing.
·Don’t
discuss anything about the sale with a potential customer. Let your agent discuss price, terms, possession and other items
concerning the sale. Your agent is qualified to bring negotiations to a favorable conclusion.
·Put
away valuables, guns and medicines.
·Make a survival kit for your first night in your new home. To save you from having to hunt through boxes
for the basics, your kit should include essentials such as towels, sheets, tissue, a flashlight, a can opener, coffee, cereal,
and the like.
·Make the first night special. Order take-out food, take a bath, light a candle, and turn on some music.
Moving is hard and you should reward yourself with a little pampering after it's done.
Look at your home objectively. Pretend you are seeing
it for the first time, through a buyer’s eyes. Call or email me for recommendations on how to stage the property for
presentation to prospective buyers. That is part of my expertise. I will be happy to walk through your home with you and help
you “set the stage.”
Remember, my
goal with my clients is to build advocates and a reputation for efficiency, honesty, ethics and quality. The heart of my business
are my return customers, which are built with WIN-WIN relationships. We only have one chance to make
that good first impression!
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