Thinking of selling your home in Atlanta? Face it, now more than ever it takes a lot of planning, knowledge, and nail biting to sell a home in Atlanta. Price is critical and so is the appearance. We've actually been blessed this last year in real estate to see some stabilization of prices and homes sales. Inventory is down, and mortgage rates are low at least for the time being. Perhaps the free fall is over in falling home values, and then again perhaps it is just the government intervention and an interim pause. Whatever the case may be, one thing is for sure...not everyone is getting what they want when selling a home!
Before a home is placed on the market it is wise to make sure all your ducks are in a row! Let's start with the outside, curb appeal, roof, trim paint, and landscaping! How does it look to you if you were buying? There is only one way to sell a home and it is by overcoming objections before the buyer gets a chance to say "No!" Correct those issues and address them before your home goes on the market!
On the interior, clean paint, new carpet, new light fixtures, and appliances are pretty much a must! The price of new homes have come down so much, why would a home buyer want to take on a major project replacing leaky hot water heaters, wall paint with hand prints all over it, soiled carpet, dated wall paper, a home that smells like an old wet pet, the original kitchen appliances and ripped up linoleum? Let's face it, overwhelming you! Guess what? Your home will also overwhelmed the buyers. The same reason you don't want to address all the issues, neither will they!
Before you list your Atlanta home for sale, contact us! As experienced Atlanta real estate agents, we can help you assess your home for price, appearance, staging and updating! Why make a costly mistake listing your home with someone that has little or no experience selling a home? Before you list contact us! It will be our pleasure to assist you!
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Good information for any seller in Atlanta or anywhere else. I like your signature as well.
Robert Machado, CPM MPM Sacramento Area Property Manager and Property Management (HomePointe Property Management, CRMC) Thank you Robert, I try to keep it real!
Good info! I too like the signature
Jim...for me, an extra thorough CMA helps to get the right price...Price is the foundation for the marketing plan, which brings in the right buyer for the home...Thanks for your piece...Cherise
Ray Wright (Keller Williams Realty) Thanks! We must me the best professionals possible.
Cherise Selley - Colorado Springs Realtor (Selley Group Real Estate, LLC) I'm glad you brought up CMA's. I totally agree...I have to be critical and look at all aspects that affect pricing. In this current market there is no room for error.
Congrats on your mention in Realtor magazine this month!
Jeff Geoghan MBA - Lancaster PA Real Estate Expert (The Jeff Geoghan Realty Group, Coldwell Banker Lancaster PA) Thanks for telling me Jeff. I've not seen the issue, nor do I remember the interview.
Jim,
Great post! As always you are right on! It's a marketing effort to get your home ready to sell, if you don't want to no problem, but you might not sell or not at as good of a price!
All the best, Michelle
Michelle Francis, Atlanta GA (Tim Francis Realty) Thanks! Even at that point, there are no guarantees. However not doing will insure the home will never sell!
Jim- So true! It's all about perceived value for a buyer. A home that has a fresh coat of paint, organized cabinets/closets and updated fixtures will impress a buyer much more than a home with expensive upgrades that's full of clutter and dirt and is in need of minor repairs. People want to buy something that they feel has been well-maintained, even if it doesn't have every bell and whistle.