Here are some thoughts to help you in the process:
1. Establish the Reasons You Want to Sell Your Home.
Before you begin the selling process, evaluate why you're moving. Do you have too little space or too much? Has your company transferred you to a new city and you're relocating from Vancouver ? Or are you simply looking for a change?
A complete analysis of your current position will set a good foundation for your home-selling strategy, as well as for your next home hunt. If, for example, you have already purchased a new home and your goal is to make a quick sale on your current home, this knowledge will dictate the approach you take in the home-selling process. If, on the other hand, your goal is to net the highest price possible for your home, you may need to prepare yourself for a potentially slower process.
2. Pricing:
The competitive nature of the current Vancouver real estate market means that over-pricing by a few thousand dollars could make the difference between your home selling quickly or not selling at all. Overpricing your home might mean minimized offers, fewer showings, fewer agent responses, limited financing, limited buyers qualified for your type of home, or a smaller net price. You can avoid these outcomes by setting the price of your home at its market value when you first list.
Contact me and I'll help you price your home competitively to attract qualified buyers. The first thing I will do is create a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) report, which will show you a range of prices being paid for homes in your area, a list of those that have sold, and a list of those which are on the market and would be competition to yours.
3. Make Your House More "Sellable"
While for each of us our home is our castle, it is true that our personal tastes may not appeal to everyone. One of the strengths I bring to the sales process is a background in design and construction which will provide you with an impartial analysis of your home - how it relates to other "competing" homes on the Vancouver real estate market and how your home reflects current design and style trends. I'll also closely evaluate the general condition and upkeep of your property.
I'll work with you to position your home on the market so that the selling process will take place as expeditiously as possible. Here's how:
A Professional Marketing Program to Sell Your Home.
I will work with you to develop a unique marketing program, catered specifically to your needs and goals. This includes my Internet Marketing System which allows me to respond immediately and directly to every prospective buyer. On my website, buyers can get information immediately about your home. They can access my site any time and view your property listing as well as pictures and features.
Through my Personal Home Search, your listing will be sent to every prospective buyer in my database, and I will continue to e-mail it to prospective buyers as long as your home is on the market. As soon as you list your home with me, I will enter your listing in the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) database. Other agents can immediately access your property information by computer. Furthermore I will publish your listing in the local real estate newspapers to give the maximum exposure of your property.
I will be working with you every step of the way to ensure you get the highest possible price for your home in the shortest period of time.