How To Help Sell Your Home Quickly

Usually when you list your home, you would prefer to sell it quickly. It’s like being the first one served at a crowded ice cream parlor. It’s satisfying.

However, sometimes there’s more to it than that. There may be a truly urgent reason why you need to find a buyer for your property as soon as possible, such as a sudden job relocation.

If that’s the case, it’s important to explain your situation to your REALTOR®, who will be able to put together an action plan for selling your home quickly and for the best price possible.

During that conversation, ask what you can do to help the process along. For example, you may be able to:

• Spread the word to your friends and other connections on Facebook.
• Canvass your neighbors and tell them about your listing.
• Stage your home so that it’s more attractive to prospective buyers.

When it comes to price, be prepared to be flexible. That doesn’t mean you must settle for a price far below your home’s market value. However, you do need to be prepared to accept a good offer rather than try to hold out for a great one.

Also be open to as many viewings and open houses as possible. Having many prospective buyers come through your home within a short period of time may be a little inconvenient, but the payoff might be an offer!

Finally, work with your REALTOR®. A good REALTOR® will know the local market well and have many ideas for selling your property fast.

Looking for a good REALTOR® like that? Contact me today at cvoigt@realtyusa.com or call me directly 716-345-5251.

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Assessing Your Wants and Needs In A Home

Your want your home to be be comfortable, nurturing and aesthetically pleasing.  You need your home to meet the basic needs of you and your family.

When we meet to develop a strategy to find the right home for you, we will talk about a wide range of topics.  You may start out with a list of everything you need to have in the house in terms of space, size, location and amenities.  Your list may also include a few things you would also like to have.

Through our discussion and my questions to you, we will develop the parameters that will guide us through our search.  When we look at homes, we will be evaluating the location, layout, size, room configuration, and a variety of elements to ensure your new home will meet your needs and satisfy your wants.

Take a look at the following video and see how working with an Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) can help you through the process.

Contact me when you are ready to start making your list and we will find time to develop a strategy to find your home.  Email me at cvoigt@realtyusa.com or call/text me at 716-345-5251.

Chris Voigt’s April 2015 Real Estate e-Newsletter

Spring is a fun time of year, especially for those who like to get out and look at different houses and condos that are for sale. These visits may begin quite casually, but can quickly get exciting if you come across a dream property. That’s why it’s always advisable to start a real estate search by determining the present market value of your current home. Then, when that golden opportunity presents itself, you will be fully prepared to act. Give me a call soon, so I can help you determine the true value of your current home. Then you will be positioned to put your best foot forward, whenever opportunity knocks. I’m looking forward to a fabulous spring and look forward to helping you however I can. Have a great month! Christian Voigt – ABR, e-PRO Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker Assistant Manager – Williamsville Realty USA 914 Maple Road Williamsville, NY  14221 716-345-5251 – cell cvoigt@realtyusa.com www.chrisvoigtrealtor.com Go “Like” my Facebook page Follow me on Twitter Don’t keep me a secret! Be sure to tell your friends and family the value of my service.  I’m never too busy to help out someone you know.   Preparing Your House for Sale in Less Than a Week It’s great when you have lots of time to prepare for something important. But life doesn’t always happen that way. Sometimes you have to move quickly, and do the best you can with the time you have. Say, for example, you had to get your house ready for sale, and you only had a week to do so. What could you do in those few days to make your home as attractive as possible to potential buyers? Here are some ideas: Clean the house from top to bottom. Make it look “guest ready”. Get rid of as much clutter as possible. If necessary, put some things in storage. Try to make every room look organized and spacious. Get all minor repairs done. Paint. It’s the fastest and cheapest way to dramatically improve the look of any room. Don’t forget the outdoors. Prune the hedges, sweep the walkways, and deal with any potential eyesores — such as a rusted old bike stowed in the side yard. Place some fresh flowers in the dining room and outside next to the front door. Depersonalize your house as much as possible. For example, stow away family pictures. You want buyers to imagine themselves living there, not you. This is just a partial list of ideas. A good REALTOR® can help you with more tips on preparing your house so that it sells quickly and for the right price. Want help? Call today.   Lighting Matters When Selling Your House Remember the last time you were in a furniture store or other major home retailer? Remember the fully decorated displays of furniture, appliances and other products? Some of those may have even been organized as model rooms. What did most of those displays have in common? Chances are, they were well lit. In fact, in the retail industry, there are professionals who specialize exclusively in display lighting. It plays such an important role in showcasing and selling home products successfully that the stores are willing to absorb the expense. And the same holds true for your house. If you want to show your house well, and sell it quickly and for the best price, make sure every room is well lit. There are probably some rooms in your house where the lighting is adequate, such as the kitchen and bathrooms, and perhaps the foyer. But there are other areas where the lighting may be mediocre. Take a close look at: Closets Storage areas Bedrooms Laundry rooms Hallways The garage If there are areas in your house that are dark or shadowy, the solution may be as simple as installing higher wattage bulbs, provided your fixture can accommodate them. Keep in mind that brightness can vary significantly from one type of bulb to another. For example, a 40-watt energy efficient bulb may not give off as much light as a comparable standard bulb. So do some experimenting. Your goal is to make the room feel bright yet comfortable on the eyes. Also, don’t forget to open drapes and blinds. Often the best and most pleasant source of light for a room is the sun shining through a window. Want more tips on showing your house well? Call today.   Increasing Foyer Appeal You’ve heard of curb appeal. It refers to the good impression buyers tend to get when they first see your house “from the curb”. The greater the curb appeal, the more enticing your house will seem. But there’s another type of appeal you may not be aware of: Foyer appeal. That’s the impression buyers get when they first walk in the door. Think of what happens when someone visits your house for the first time. Chances are, they stand in the foyer for a few moments, look around, and take in the view of your house from that perspective. That’s why, if you’re preparing your property for sale, it’s important to make the foyer look as attractive and inviting as possible. Obviously, you want to make sure it’s clean and free of clutter. You don’t want potential buyers to trip over shoes or catch a glimpse of an over-stuffed coat closet. If you have a welcome mat, make sure it’s clean and in good shape. Or, better still, buy a new one. Finally, make sure that the rooms that can be seen from the foyer look attractive. The impression you want to make is, “Wow. I can’t wait to see the rest of the house!”   notable, quotable… quotes! “The best way to predict your future is to create it.” Unknown “The first half of life is finding out how to do things. The second half is enjoying them.” Frances Lear “Ability is of little account without opportunity.” Napoleon Bonaparte