10 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Home Sale, Part 1

Here's part one of my two-part series on tips to ensure that you acquire the most money from your home sale this year.

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If you’re selling your home this year, here are five of the 10 steps to follow:

1. Recognize that every real estate market is different. By having a deeper knowledge of the market itself, you’ll make well-informed decisions that other sellers won’t. Setting yourself apart in this way will allow you to maximize your equity and dollars acquired from the sale. Your agent should be constantly putting this information in front of you to assist you in your decision making.

2. Be sure to get your home inspected. Have a pre-inspection done on your home before it goes onto the market. This can be likened to a scenario where you’re buying a vehicle and you're trying to decide between two—are you more likely to purchase the road-ready, mechanic-certified car or the one that’s recently been traded in and has yet to be looked at by the mechanic? It’s no contest, right? The fact is a home that’s been pre-inspected is more apt to attract a higher offer.

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By having a deeper knowledge of the market itself, you’ll make well-informed decisions that other sellers won’t.

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3. Shape up before marketing. Simply put, be certain that your home is in tiptop shape before buyers view it. Using the car analogy above, a vehicle that sparkles inside and out, smells great, and would be a point of pride to own is sure to attract a higher offer than a dust- and dirt-coated car sitting on the lot. The same goes for your house. Some tips for preparing your home for sale include:

• A fresh coat of paint in areas such as the front door

• Maintain a super clean entryway

• Clean your windows and glass

• Replace any burnt out lightbulbs

• If possible, plant some flowers

4. Devise a great marketing plan. This is where an expert advisor comes in—their job is to guide you through the decision-making process to help you capture the highest price on your home sale.

5. Check into a company relocation assistance. If you work for a corporation or larger company, there may be some of this available to you.


Don’t forget to check back in a few weeks for part two! If you have any questions related to real estate, please get in touch with me. I look forward to talking to you!

How Will an Expert Advisor Help You in 2016?

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When you're buying or selling a home, you're probably dealing with your largest financial asset. With this being said, why would you let anyone else but a trusted expert help you?

Expert advisors like myself will guide you throughout the process, handling all the paperwork and dealing with all of the issues that will arise with other parties.

Another reason to hire an expert advisor is that we have experience in complex transactions. We've seen it all, and we know exactly how to handle everything. We will lay out your options so that you can make the best decisions for your family.

We can also act as a buffer between all of the parties involved. Real estate can get emotional, so it's good to have someone to regulate the process in order to make sure that you're making all of the correct decisions. 

Expert advisors are also masters at pricing homes accurately and attractively. To price well, we have to know local markets well, and I extensively research local markets in Kansas City in order to price properties attractively. We like to price a home right at market value because this often results in bidding wars that bring you top dollar. 

If you want to hire the best to sell your home, then look no further than myself and my team. We would love the opportunity to show you why we are the best Realtors in Kansas City!

How Can You Sell While Everyone Else is Buying?

Looking to buy or sell a home in Kansas City? Click here to perform a full home search, or if you're thinking of selling your home, click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation so you know what buyers will pay for your home in today's market. You may also call us at 1-800-686-5088 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation to answer any of your real estate questions. 

Lately, a lot of our clients have been asking the same question: How do I take advantage of a buyer's market if I am a seller? Today, we aim to answer that question. 

The first thing you should address is if now is the right time for you to sell. Just like any other kind of market, the housing market has ebbs, flows, and cycles. When you are buying or selling a home, the number 1 factor is your life. Timing the market around a promotion, a child, or any other life event is tough. We want you to get the best deal possible, without sacrificing things in your life. 

Next, you need to position your house to bring in the most money. There are a number of things this could entail, but we would say fresh paint and carpet are on the top of the list. You want to make those investments that will bring you a greater return than what you put into them. We want you to invest 1 dollar, and get back 7 or 8.

As a buyer, sometimes you can offer a faster closing date or higher earnest deposit to get ahead in a strong seller's market. Those little strategies help you beat out other buyers with agents who may not know these tactics. 

Thanks for taking the time to read our blog. If you have any questions for us at all, feel free to give us a call or send us an email. We can't wait to hear from you!