What To Do When Selling Your Home…

What to do when selling your home…

 

If you are considering putting your home on the market to SELL, Here are a few tips to consider in order for your house to sell quickly and maximize your profits.

Step 1.) Contact a licensed Realtor (such as I, Alyssa Endres). Partnering with a Realtor to sell your home has many benefits! They can show you current statistics for your neighborhood to help you price it appropriately based on current market trends and they can offer you suggestions on how to update or stage your home to help it show the best. Your Realtor can advertise your home on the MLS and other social network platforms to optimize exposure and they will negotiate on your behalf once you receive an offer! Your Realtor will also help maintain control of the transaction, keeping all parties informed along the way, to ensure a timely closing. Ask ME what else I can do to help sell your home!

 

 

Step 2.) Get your house ready to sell! Your Realtor may offer suggestions but there are many basic things you can do to help your home present itself the best. Re-paint walls to neutral colors and/or touch up places that need it and get your carpets professionally cleaned. Patch up any holes in the walls and fix those leaky faucets. Wash your windows inside and out to let in the beautiful sunlight and make sure to deep clean your kitchen appliances. If you smoke or have pets, make sure to invest in some scented wall plugs-in or air fresheners. Also de-clutter your countertops, cabinets, and closets and be sure to remove family photo’s…You want the buyer to picture themselves and their family in the home.

 

3.) Don’t forget about Curb Appeal! Make sure your yard looks nice and presentable… It is the first thing a buyer is going to see! Mow your lawn, trim those bushes, de-weed the flower beds, re-mulch and consider planting some fresh plants and flowers.

4.) Consider hosting a garage sale! This will help you de-clutter your closets and garage and help you get rid of those things that you think you need, but really know you will probably never touch again. This could also be a good way to announce to your community and  neighbors that you are getting ready to sell!

 

These are just a few suggestions you can implement when you are getting ready to sell your home. If you have any questions concerning Real Estate or if you would like to partner together to sell your home, Contact me TODAY! Alyssa.Endres@yahoo.com

by, Alyssa Endres- Realtor

617.869.9016

Alyssa.Endres@yahoo.com

www.har.com/alyssaendres

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thinking about selling your house? Sell your house FAST & CHEAPER than the traditional 6%

Thinking about selling your house? Sell it FAST & CHEAPER than 6% with iBuy Realty!

Have you thought about selling your house? What are you waiting for, it’s a SELLERS MARKET!! What does that mean? There are more buyers in the market right now than sellers. Buyers want to buy and are willing to give you your asking price – within reason- they are Pre-Approved and ready to close within 30 to 45 days! With that said, right now you can sell your house FAST, TOP DOLLAR, and CHEAPER than the traditional 6% if you put it on the MLS with ME, Alyssa Endres!

 

Thinking about selling your house? Sell it FAST & CHEAPER than 6% with iBuy Realty!

There are two(2) things that sell a house: MARKETING & PRICE! Every Realtor has the same access. THE MLS!! However, what makes us at iBuy Realty stand out is that we use innovative and outside the box strategies by leveraging technology to get our listings(houses) OPTIMAL exposure via the internet. Unlike 98% of the other Real Estate Firms in Houston, Texas we also market our listings(houses) in The Real Estate Book! Why? By marketing in this publication, we are able to syndicate and market your house to the TOP 36 real estate websites on the internet for buyers throughout the United States to view your house in the comfort of their own home. In additon to that, we are going to do Open Houses, Print Flyers, take Vivid Pictures, and do a Social Media Blast(Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, Instagram, Pinterest, etc…)!

 

 

Thinking about selling your house? Sell it FAST & CHEAPER than 6% with iBuy Realty!

 

At iBuy Realty, we prefer to partner with our sellers, leverage technology, and create a more mutually beneficial experience for everyone involved without having to charge the traditonal 6% commission. Unlike other companies, we have three(3) different Seller Packages designed to meet you at your individual point of need. Are you just selling a house? Are you selling a house and then going to buy a new home? Do you want the Red Carpet treatment because you don’t have that much time? Let me know so I can suggest the right Sellers Package to accomodate your needs! Then I can sell your house FAST, and for the highest value!

 

 

Thinking about selling your house? Sell it FAST & CHEAPER than 6% with iBuy Realty!

Call me TODAY to get a FREE Comparative Market Analysis(CMA) of your home. No Pressure, Great Advice, and Expert Opinion! We can research what’s going on in your specific subdivision and tell you the most recent sales and how much you should be able to get for your house. In addition to that, we can put together a NET SHEET and show you how much you should walk away with after the sale(Your Profit).

Alyssa Endres

617.869.9015

Alyssa.endres@ibuyrealty.com

www.har.com/alyssaendres

REALTOR

Understanding a Seller’s Market

 Dear Buyer, do you understand it’s a Seller’s Market?

If you are considering buying anytime soon in the Houston area you must first be aware of the fact that we are dealing with a Seller’s Market right now. if you are really serious about finding and purchasing your dream home there are some things that we MUST do differently moving forward. If not, you are going to get frustrated because you don’t understand the market and what we need to do in order to win the bid on the house you want. The last thing I want as a Realtor, is a client who feels like this —>

                                                                                                                                                                        

Dear Buyer, do you understand it’s a Seller’s Market?

With that being said, I’m going to suggest and encourage FIVE (5) THINGS that you and I MUST do in order successfully win the bid on a house in a Seller’s Market.

FIRST, I want to give you the Text Book Definition of the term “Seller’s Market” in regards to real estate:

 Definition of a Seller’s Market:

A seller’s market is one in which there are more buyers than homes for sale. Since supply is less than demand, homes will be higher priced making the deal potentially more favorable for the seller(s).

In other words, in a Seller’s Market the advantage shifts in their favor versus a Buyer’s Market. But no worries, as an experienced Realtor I know exactly what we need to do in order to successfully secure the house you want!                                

                                                          

 

Dear Buyer, do you understand it’s a Seller’s Market?

As your Realtor, I need you to know that I do this everyday and that I am good at what I do! With that being said, I want you to TRUST my experience and know that I have your best interest in mind. My objective is to comprehensively understand your goals and to structure a deal that does exactly what you expect, need, and want. However, I need to give you five (5) solid tips that’s going to make this process a smooth transaction for the both of us. They are as follows: 

 

 

#1 GET PRE-APPROVED: If you are serious about buying a home, know your buying power and get PRE-APPROVED TODAY! It’s a very competitive real estate market right now. If you are not Pre-Approved, we could miss out on your perfect house. Sit with your Loan Officer and be prepared to give him/her your last two (2) pay stubs, last two (2) months bank statements, last two (2) years Tax Returns, etc… Once you get your Pre-Approval Letter, CONGRATULATIONS! Now a seller will take us serious when we include your Pre-Approval Letter with the offer for their house. If you don’t have a Loan Officer, no worries! I work with some very professional Loan Officers that will explain the entire process and get you Pre-Approved.

 

 

#2 KNOW WHAT YOU NEED AND WANT: What do you need in a house? How many square feet? Where should it be located? One story? Two story? Need good schools for the kids? What about being close to work? WHAT DO YOU NEED AND WANT?

These questions are important! What about counter tops, Do you like granite? Do you want wood floors? Are you cool with tile? What about stainless steel? What if the house needs painting? What if the house needs some other updating? The more clarity you have about what you want, the easier it is to spot it. In a Seller’s Market, we don’t have time for you to be indecisive. Somebody might be writing a contract right now on the house you want…

 #3 TIME IS NOT ON YOUR SIDE: Just like I stated above, in a Seller’s Market you don’t have time to be indecisive. In this market, it’s not about superstitions, etc.. In a Seller’s Market, houses don’t stay on the market long. Houses are selling for asking price, if not higher and fast! TIME IS NOT ON YOUR SIDE. If you see a house that feels like home, lets write up a solid offer. If you waste time, that house might be under contract later today because we took too long. Again, in a Seller’s Market TIME IS NOT ON YOUR SIDE!

 

#4 WE MUST PRESENT AN OFFER THAT WILL BE FAVORABLY CONSIDERED: In a Seller’s Market, I’m always entertained by the Buyer that thinks they are a PROFESSIONAL NEGOTIATOR. They watch HGTV and a few other shows and think they got the process down to a science. Well, this is real life! In a Seller’s Market, most houses are going for asking price or more without seller assisted closing costs. Most houses are getting multiple offers, meaning more than one.

With that being said, if a house has been on the market for less than 30 days be prepared to potentially make a full-price offer, if not higher. In addition to that, do you need closing costs to make the deal work? If not, your deal looks more attractive if you don’t ask for closing costs in a Seller’s Market. If you need closing costs, add it on top of the purchase price to make your offer more attractive.

 

#5 DON’T BELIEVE WHAT YOU SEE ON ZILLOW.COM: Zillow is a great website! However, we will not make an offer based on the information you got off of that website. The data on that website is based on Assessed Value, not actual Appraised Value. In other words, the data you are looking at on Zillow is what the County has Assessed the Value of the house to be for tax purposes. That number is almost NEVER correct in regards to actual value. So, don’t base your offer on Zillow.com. Ask me to do a CMA (Competive Market Analysis). This information will give you accurate and current data so we can make an informed decision.

 

Dear Buyer, do you understand it’s a Seller’s Market?

Now that you understand what it takes to get out here and win a bid for your Dream House, lets go tour homes. Email me your Pre-Approval Letter so I can have it on file. I will be bringing blank contracts with me just in case you see a house you want to write an offer on. Again, I’m good at what I do! I look forward to giving you the keys to your new home….

                                                                        

 

Alyssa Endres- REALTOR

617.869.9015

Alyssa.Endres@ibuyrealty.com

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