Sellers, Scrub That Tub!

Believe it or not but potential buyers may walk away if bathrooms are outdated and unappealing.  Here are some low-cost waysto give the facilities a face-lift:

• Scrub-a-dub-dub. Give everything, including drawers and cabinets, a deep cleaning.

• Paint the walls. Remove aging wallpaper and paint the space with a bright semi-gloss shade made for use in the bathroom.

SELLERS: How to Spot the Best Offers

Sellers who get more than one offer should be aware that the highest offer isn’t necessarily the best offer - don’t let desperation to sell affect your judgment.  In this market, where buyers are not always able to complete a closing they have started, going with the buyer who has enough cash to pay a large down payment and who won’t be scared away if the inspection uncovers some needed repairs is often the wise choice.

Short Sale Help For Sellers

If you are selling your home and are considering a short sale, you may qualify for some incentives to make the process smoother for you and your potential buyers.  The U.S. Treasury Department announced new guidelines designed to make short sales go more smoothly.

To qualify under these new guidelines:

Avoid the Vacant House Look When Selling

Selling a home that is vacant can be harder than selling a lived-in home, experts say. Here are some ideas sellers should consider to protect an empty property and get it sold.

SELLERS, Prevent Foreclosure

ANXIOUS TO SELL?

Selling your real estate through a short sale may never be your first choice, but for some it may be your best option.  Here’s how to go about it:  Sellers: Short Sale Can Prevent Foreclosure.

On Your Mark, Get Set, SELL!: Be The First One To Sell Your Home In Your Neighborhood

Are you in dire need to sell your home and don’t have the luxury of letting your home sit on the market for months? 

In this market, you have to be ready for a “price war” and a “beauty pageant” among neighboring real estate for sale.  More importantly, you have to be ready to win at both. 

What Have You Done For Me Lately? ~ Your House Appraisal

Ready to buy or sell a home?  Then it is time to evaluate the home’s response (as well as the surrounding neighborhood’s response) to the age-old question, What have you done for me lately? 

Sandy Springs Market Update

Ready to buy or sell real estate in Sandy Springs?  Well then here is what you should know before you do!

Single Family Homes

More Tips to Sell Your Home NOW

Speed-clean your home for pop-bys by potential Real Estate Buyers by doing the following:

1. DECLUTTER
Do a pass-through of key rooms, picking up clutter as you go. Forget about putting things in their proper places. Just collect any of the following and put in a closet: