Preparing Your House for Sale, Think Like a Buyer!

April24


Santana playing “Winning”.
So, you are thinking of selling your home in the Portland Oregon tri-county area or elsewhere, it’s probably a similar situation. We are thinking of in a “New Normal” in real estate, so we have to react accordingly.
You really only have certain considerations within your control (otherwise the Portland area real estate market “is what it is”):
1) location (you can’t do anything about that, so price accordingly)!
2) condition (you can get your home in the best condition financially possible)!
3) pricing (how do you want to position yourself in the market?)!

It’s important to think like your potential buyer. What will they be looking for in your area and in your price range? Is your home “conforming” for that average buyer? Is your home “the best it can be” (considering your financial situation)? Is your house priced to compete and compare? How many other homes are available to that buyer? Are you accessible to that buyer (is it easy to show your home)?  Remember:  “Pricing, pricing, pricing is the new location, location, location”

Your best effort is your first effort (remember when your mom said “first impressions count”?). So, don’t think “I have time to market” or “I don’t have to sell”. If you’re “on the market” you must want to make a change (or you just really like cleaning your house or picking up your underwear). So, make it count! Today’s market demands a competitive attitude.  Undercut the competition, run faster, jump higher, just do it (thanks NIKE).

About the Author | Janeese Jackson

My job is service...service to you and your real estate transactions! How can you benefit from my 25+ years of experience and expertise? What can I offer to make the process more productive? * Current information on available housing...comparative and competitive market pricing and analysis * Daily involvement in the local real estate marketplace * Thorough, comprehensive knowledge reflecting years of helping others complete their real estate business * Extensive network of professional resources to make the process as smooth as possible My commitment is to you! Being available to you...returning your calls...answering your questions...addressing your concerns...respecting your money...matching your timeline...meeting your expectations...helping accomplish your real estate goals!!

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