Most Realtors^® will inform you on how to make your home as attractive as possible giving it that extra touch outside for the curb appeal and inside so it feels and looks like the perfect package.  This is all very important.  A package is what you are going to be presenting to the potential buyer.  In today's market there is a lot of competition.  Your home does need to look good, smell good and be prepared for those buyer inspections.  In some cases it would be very wise to have your own home inspection before you even put your home on the market.  Your inspector will minimize the chances of your encountering the unexpected during the contract process.

There are so many details that go into the equation of selling your home.  To name a few, they are:

    ●    Find the right Realtor^®.  Find someone knowledgeable, experienced and someone you feel comfortable with.

    ●    Make sure the company is large enough  that when a buyer calls to get information on it, someone will actually answer the phone.  Also, when an agent needs to set an appointment there is a good phone number to call to be able to set up the appointment.  You would be surprised at how many opportunities are missed, simply by not having an adequate company to handle your business!

    ●    Listen to what your Realtor^® says about their evaluation of your home.  You are viewing your home with a totally different perspective.

    ●    Let your Realtor^® explain the pricing process and ask questions to understand.  Listen to the information your Realtor gives you about appraisals and how they can affect the pricing of your property.

One last thing that your Realtor^® should NOT do.  When a contract has been accepted on your property you are usually so excited you want to tell everyone and have your Realtor^® put the "Sale Pending" sign up.  This is really just an advertising benefit for Realtors^®, showing the neighborhood and people driving by that the agent has a "pending contract" on your property.  This is no benefit to the Seller at all.  The Realtor^® is doing a disservice to the Seller by putting the Pending sign up.  If the contract were to fall apart for some reason, you wouldn't have been given an opportunity to have a backup contract from someone else.  Most potential buyers would just move on to the next property.  This also applies to Realtors^® that put "Sold" signs up before the property closes.  As them to wait until it closes!

You have made the decision to buy a home, but before you take the plunge you should be aware that there are going to be many twists and turns attached to the homebuying process.  Below is a list of key elements that can and will manifest themselves during the real estate transaction.  Although not comprehensive this should enable you to construct some sort of measuring stick in which to prepare a strategy.  Knowledge is power and should be employed while making one of the biggest investments of your life.

Be prepared for anything; you are about to deal with people and their homes, be conscientious, don't go too far into the deep water without a plan of getting back to shore.

Let your agent do their job; they have been professionally trained in all aspects of real estate.  They are working for you and have your best interests in mind.  Help them achieve the desired results.

Don't be fooled by distress sales ploys; Some sellers try to lure unsuspecting buyers into making a quick offer before they or their agent have all the facts...think fast, act slow.

Teamwork and communication; before setting out to shop for homes, devise a plan of action.  It is important to show a united front.  Talk with your agent, create some kind of team mentality.  There is strength and safety in numbers.

Shop and lock programs; take advantage of some of the lowest interest rates in years.  There are mortgage companies that offer a guaranteed rate while you are deciding on which home to buy.

Know your options; plan your work, work your plan.  It is important to know what limitations there are, talk with a lender and devise a budget that you know works for you.

Finally, while all buyers have different needs and all real estate transactions are unique in their own right, make sure that you team up with an agent who as part of your own team acts as if every negotiation is the bottom of the ninth, bases loaded, and the score is ties.  If you are looking for your own M.V.P. be sure to give your agent a call and let them start hitting home runs for you today.

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Tips and Tricks

Prepare Your Home to Sell   Landscaping / Curb Appeal Is your landscaping average in the neighborhood? If not, then purchasing a few bushes and ground covers will certainly help. Don't suffer by planting trees. Mature trees are expensive, and you won't have time to enjoy them. Also, smaller trees do not really add much to the "curb appeal" of your home. If you have a nice spot for flowers, get mature colorful flowers and plant them. They add a splash of pizzazz by showing warm appeal and color, creating an immediate favorable first impression. Smaller seeded plants or bulbs are not recommended at this point either. Your lawn should be manicured, well watered, and free of those ugly brown spots. Any problems with the lawn should probably be taken care of them before working on the inside of your home. This is because certain areas may not take the sod, and you want to give it a chance to grow so that re-sod areas are not immediately apparent. Always rake up loose leaves and grass cuttings. Uncluttering the clutter This is probably the most difficult thing for most people to do because they are emotionally attached to just about every possession in their house. After living in the same home for years, clutter accumulates in ways the homeowner may not even realize. However, buyers do see this in your home, even if you do not realize it! Clutter collects on shelves, counter tops, drawers, closets, garages, attics, and basements. You want to give the appearance of creating as much open space as possible, so even extra little things needs to be removed if possible. Let friends or family members help point out areas of clutter, as long as you can accept their constructive criticism! If possible let your agent or representative help you and try to put yourself in the buyers shoes when doing a "clutter assessment". Clutter in the kitchen Start removing clutter from the kitchen, because it is an easy place to get started. First, remove everything off the counters. Every single item. Even the coffee maker. Put the coffee maker in a cabinet and take it out when you need it. Find a storage place where you can put everything in cabinets and drawers for retrieval later. Notice that you do not have cabinet space to put everything! Clean them out. Put dishes, pots and pans that rarely get used in a box and don't forget to put the box in storage. Homebuyers are known to open all your cabinets and drawers, especially in the kitchen. They need to know their stuff is going to able to fit. Kitchen cabinets, pantries, and drawers that look crammed, sends a message to the buyer that plentiful storage space is lacking and leaves mental impression in their minds. The most effective method is to have as much empty space as possible! In particular, if you have a junk drawer, get rid of the junk! If you have a rarely used ice tea maker, put it in away. Do an inventory on every cabinet and drawer. Create a feeling of open space all around. If you have foodstuffs shoved into the shelves or pantry, start using them; especially canned goods. The last thing you want to do during the moving process is lug around extra canned goods that weigh hundreds of pounds! Under the sink is very important as well. Take all efforts to ensure the area beneath the sink is as empty as possible, removing all unnecessary cleaning articles. You should scrub these areas thoroughly, and determine if there are any signs of water leaks or damage. You don't want to cause a homebuyer to hesitate in buying your home due to a small overlooked item.