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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