Information for Sellers

When selling your home there are no guarantees that a buyer will simply walk through the front door. In many cases you may have to bring your home to the buyer. Effective marketing will help ensure that your property receives maximum exposure to attract a ready, willing and able buyer. The appearance of your home, a buyer's first impressions, and other considerations can also affect the sale of your home. Be sure to explore tips for increasing your home's value. Have you considered that home sales prices in your neighborhood directly affect the value of your property, and must be considered when pricing your home? Remember the importance of first impressions. The market isn't the only factor that influences whether you get your asking price.

Appearance and overall condition play a major role.
Here are some easy things you can do to make your home more appealing to buyers. It is estimated that more than half the houses are sold before the buyers even get out of their cars.
So stand across the street from your house and review its “curb appeal.”

Outside:

Sweep front walkway and driveway. Pressure-washing the front walkway and driveway will make them look like new!
Remove newspapers, bikes and toys.
Park extra cars away from the property.
Trim back the shrubs.
Apply fresh, clean paint throughout.
Clean windows and window coverings throughout.
Keep pet areas clean.
Keep plumbing and all appliances in working order.
Maintain all sealant (window, tub, shower, sink, etc.) in good condition.
Make sure roof and gutters are in good condition.
Mow the lawn more frequently, and plant flowers.

Inside:

Kitchen and bathrooms should shine.
Quick once-over with the vacuum; carpets should be clean, and free of spots.
Place fresh flowers in the main rooms.
Put dishes away, unless setting a formal display for decoration.
Make beds and put all clothes away.
Enhance the spaciousness of each room.
Open drapes and turn on lights for a brighter feel.
Straighten closets. Clear out floors of closets to make them appear more spacious.
Put toys away.
Turn off television.
Play soft music on the radio/stereo.
Keep pets out of the way, and pet areas clean and odor-free.
Secure jewelry, cash, prescription medication and other valuables.

Important Reminders:

Potential buyers usually feel more comfortable if the owners are not present.
If people unaccompanied by an agent request to see your property, please refer them to your real estate professional for an appointment.
Leave a number where you can be reached if you are leaving town, even for a weekend.

Seller's Agent ( Specific to Kentucky)

If one signs a contract for a real estate company to sell real estate, the person is the client on the listing agent's company unless designated agency is established. The listing broker and all his salespeople represent and own primary allegiance to the seller unless designated agency or duel agency is established. Duties of loyalty and faithfulness are owed to the seller only unless designated agency or duel agency is established. Seller's agents do not negotiate on the behalf or buyers unless they are also acting as dual agents.

Dual-Limited Agent ( Agent Representing Both Buyer and Seller )Specific to Kentucky

A real estate agent can legally be the agent of both the buyer and the seller in a transaction, but only with the knowledge and consent of both the seller and the buyer. In a dual-limited agency situation, the agent has limited fiduciary duties of utmost care, integrity, honesty and loyalty in dealings with the seller and the buyer. The agent will also have the duty to disclose all facts known to the agent materially affecting the property that are known within the diligent attention and observation of the parties. The duties of honest and fail dealing in good faith shall be due both parties.

An example in representing both seller and buyer, the agent shall not, without express permission of Seller, disclose to Buyer that the Seller is willing to sell the property at a price that is less thank the listing price, and likewise, the agent shall not, without the express permission of the buyer, disclose to the Seller that Buyer will pay a price that is greater than the price offered.

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