The Proof is in the Pudding...I Mean Pricing

Recently I  received a full price offer on one of my listings - my second listing to receive full price in as many months.  What this illustrates to me is that the proof is in the pudding - if you price your home or property correctly from the start, it will sell faster, the percentage of sales price to asking price will be greater, and there will be a minimum amount of negotiations needed.
 
As agents, we take many classes, study the MLS and the market trends, do our comparative analyses, all so we can be insightful and offer our clients the best possible service.  Our education, and more importantly our experience, has shown us that correctly pricing a home or property from the start is important for several reasons,

Pricing a home correctly from the onset, according the National Association of REALTORS* is key to a swift sale.  That is important because a home priced incorrectly means it will spend a longer time on the market.  Longer time on market also correlates to the number of price reductions,  increased need for negotiations and seller concessions, and finally sales price as a percentage of list price will be lower.

It is understandable that the decision to sell a home can be an emotional one.  Agents do recognize that you may have brought up your children in this home or that you may have put your heart and sole is in it.  But you hire a real estate professional for their knowledge of the local real estate market, for their objectivity, experience and ability to create a pricing strategy based on many factors that impact price.  You hire a real estate professional to sell your home as quickly as possible and for the most money it can get.  All they want is to do their job and achieve the results you want and expect.  Trust them and listen to them.  The cost of overpricing is too dear.

Seasonal Tips for Great Looking Property This Fall

When the leaves begin to fall and our summer blooms are dead and gone, we tend to lose interest in keeping the exterior of our homes looking neat and pretty.  Curb appeal is always important, and even more so if you are planning on putting your home on the real estate market.  There's a checklist of things you can do that will keep your property looking good this fall.  Read more

Tips for a Great Looking Property this Fall

Make an Offer That Sellers Can't Refuse

Make an Offer That Sellers Can't Refuse

Some Sensational Ideas to Make Your Home Ghastly For Halloween Party

If you're looking for new ways to make your house the most wicked on the block this Halloween, this article has decorating ideas "to die for".


Some Sensational Ideas to Make Your Home Ghastly For Halloween Party

Shower Enclosures You'll Love

Bathrooms have become one of the most important rooms in today's homes. The shower is a focal point and the enclosure you choose should match your style and accentuate your bathroom. If you are thinking of remodeling, like I am, here are some attractive shower enclosures to consider.

10 Stylish Shower Enclosures Options

10 Stylish Shower Enclosure Options

Traditional Bathroom by Atlanta Tile, Stone & Countertops Specialty Tile Products

Alternatives to the Traditional Lawn

What makes a lawn beautiful? Although, most of us, at first thought, envision an expanse of emerald green grass, thick and lush, which we work hard to maintain, rarely do we let our minds move past this traditional concept for a lawn.  But since all things in nature are beautiful, with a little imagination and creativity, we can transform our traditional lawns into more interesting and romantic landscapes that we can enjoy.  I think I might put some of these ideas to work at my own home and lose my traditional lawn. 

The Case for Losing the Traditional Lawn

Architects, interior designers, and more ∨

Hire residential landscape architects to help with all aspects of landscape design, from selecting or designing outdoor furniture, to siting a detached garage or pergola.
As you revamp your house, browse photos for inspiration on everything from fireplace mantels to crown molding and wainscoting.

Home Remodels Can Strain a Relationship, Survey Finds

Remodeling a home can definitely strain a relationship.  I certainly can vouch for that!  It's gotten to the point where my husband will wait for me to go to work before starting his latest project on our home, no matter what it is.   And as far as I'm concerned, I'd rather be at work than be the object of his frustration when a home project doesn't go quite as planned.  I know my husband sure does get frustrated with me when I repeatedly ask for his opinions on colors or ideas...and then don't listen to them.    If this sounds like your relationship during a remodel project, and sometimes it feels like a hard hat would be in order - you're not alone.  In fact, 12% of couples in the middle of a  remodel consider divorce or separation, says a Houzz August 2013 survey.

 

Home Remodels Can Strain a Relationship, Survey Finds