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Sellers in Victoria BC
Let me, as an experienced realtor; introduce you to the keys to success for selling your house for maximum value in the Victoria, Mill Bay, Cobble Hill, Shawnigan Lake, regions of British Columbia. There are only 3 factors that affect the salability of a home. These variables are price, presentation, and marketing. If each of these factors are maximized then you, as a home seller, will be pleased with the buyers' response to your property.
The initial list price of your house will determine the selling price. The process of determining this number is accomplished by examining homes in your neighbourhood that have sold in the current market. Other factors that are taken into account are size of lot and home, exposure, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, and age and the condition of home. Similar current listings are also important because this is your competition. A strong sellers' market occurs when there is little competition, strong demand, and rising prices . In a strong buyers' market, such as the current market, there is a lot of competition and prices are softening. In both markets, when home owners list too high, the result is your listing only helps to sell someone else's home and extends the days on market. When a property is on the market for over 40 days buyers will ask, "What is wrong with this property?" and offers will come in at reduced prices.
Presentation is the key for creating the emotional appeal that encourages a quick sale. Offers will be higher as well, but not if the list price is too high. A good first impression is imperative for buyers to get excited about your home for sale. Clean-up and improvements should begin at the top of your driveway and continue to the front door. Clutter must be disposed of, as it diminishes appeal and makes your home look smaller.
Smart homeowners can add value to the sale by hiring professional organizers, stagers and home inspectors. Organizers and stagers help to declutter and have an eye for colours, organizing furniture, and accentuating features within your home. Amazing improvements can be attained. A home inspector will indicate problems that should be dealt with before your home goes on the market. The advantage to the home owner is there will be no surprises after an offer is accepted. This will also strengthen the negotiating position of the home owner.
Before showings, it is best if your home is freshly painted and sparkling clean. This will solidify the wow factor need to maximize value. On showing days, maximize the light in the house, put away valuables, and replace cooking and pet smells with a fresh pleasant scent.
I have been a Royal Lepage realtor for 9 years and marketing is my favourite part of real estate sales. Perfect marketing is all about exposure of the home owner's property to as many buyers as possible. This is accomplished through signage, print ads, neighbourhood flyers, open houses, and a strong internet presence. Working hard at all of the above will ensure home owners maximum value for their properties.
Having a strong website has increased in importance over the years. Over 80% of buyers begin there purchase research on the internet. My website will advertise your home with pictures, a virtual tour and floor plans all generated by professionals. The strong Royal Lepage website along with www. realtor.ca will help to maximize exposure for your home. Using this effective multi-tiered web based marketing system has been successful to the extent that out of country buyers have made their purchases without actually viewing the property.
Another powerful selling tool I have access to is the Royal Lepage Kiosk at Mayfair Mall. Excellent exposure of your home is gained here.
Discussions between home sellers and myself in regards to the 3 keys to a successful sale, will result in a marketing plan that will maximize the value of your home.
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BY Telephone:(250) 380-2002
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