• Wash walls, ceilings, and baseboards. Consider painting with light, neutral colours. Repair cracks.• Tighten loose knobs, towel racks, switch plates, and outlet covers.• Fix tight doors and windows, squeaky floorboards and loose stair banisters.• Clean and repair caulking around tubs and sinks. Fix leaky faucets and remove water stains.• Clean and organize the basement and attic (this is a good ...
Posted by Sean Kavanagh
on September 24, 2008
That answer is a difficult one to answer as there are many factors, often ones beyond our control, which will contribute to the length of time your house stays on the market. High interest rates will cause potential buyers to wait for more favourable conditions before they choose to buy. This is just one of the many factors that will affect the length of time it takes for us to sell your house.
Timing: ...
Posted by Sean Kavanagh
on September 24, 2008
1) Wrong Price: Price is ALWAYS determined by what the market dictates in comparison to all other properties sold of similar value. Sales representatives complete market evaluations on every home to ensure each house is priced properly. If you disregard that advice and feel adamant about setting the price high, be prepared for the house to sit on the market while all the other similar properties ...
Posted by Sean Kavanagh
on September 24, 2008
When you sit down to decide what price you should list your property at, there are a few questions you need to ask yourself.
How did you come up with that number? Is that price going to get my home sold quickly, with maximum profit? If you simply checked MLS prices to determine where you want your property priced at, you could be making a few costly errors:
1) Without having a sales representative ...
Posted by Sean Kavanagh
on September 24, 2008
Getting the most money for your house in the quickest possible time with the least amount of hassle is usually the goal.....well, I guess it's always the goal!
The question then becomes ‘when is the best time to sell?' The answer is not an easy one and is often determined by your current lifestyle situation. A teacher may believe that selling in the summer is the best time to move as there ...
Posted by Sean Kavanagh
on September 24, 2008