Do's for Sellers and Buyers

February 10, 2011
Here are a few tips for sellers who want to be successful in today's real estate environment.
Sellers:
Do pack up as much of your personal stuff as you can. After all, you are plan to move so you might just as well sort and pack prior to showing your home to prospective buyers.
Do step outside or leave the property when it is being shown. Buyers need to see themselves living there, not feel that they are in someone else's space.
Do have a serious conversation with your real estate agent. Examine the comparable properties and be VERY realistic about your listing price. Buyers are pretty price savvy and they will not even look if they feel the price is higher than other properties of like vintage and amenities.
Buyers:
Do speak with a loan agent and find out exactly what you will need as down payment, closing costs and credit scores. Know what your qualified price range really is.
Do choose your home on the basis of location, floor plan, size and how you will fit in the house, not on painting and decor which you can adapt to your tastes.
Do make a realistic offer that is based on comparable sales and your real estate agents guidance.
One could list the "don'ts", but I thought positive is the way to look at what can be helpful.