Sellers
I help sellers, just like you; sell their homes with a focused strategy. In other words, my job is to help you get your home sold for top dollar and to do that easily and with as little stress as possible. To get started, I'm sure you want to know the value of your home. I can provide you with a free, no obligation Comparative Market Analysis whenever you're ready. And if you know anyone looking to buy or sell a home, I can certainly help with that too!
As a seller, you control three factors that affect the sale of your home:
*The home's condition
*Asking price
*Marketing strategy
However, it's important to note that there are other factors that can influence interested buyers, and you need to understand these consumer trends before entering the market. Matching your home to these trends will make it more competitive in the marketplace. Your real estate agent can advise you on the best ways to market your home in order to overcome any perceived weaknesses.
Location
The most influential factor in determining your home's appeal to buyers is something you can't control: location. According to the National Association of REALTORS(r), neighborhood quality is the No. 1 reason buyers choose certain homes, with commute time being another important factor.
Size
While some buyers want to simplify their lives and downsize to a smaller home, home sizes in general have continued to increase over the years, nearly doubling since the 1950s. Smaller homes typically appeal to first-time home buyers and "empty nesters."
Amenities
Preferences in design and amenities go in and out of fashion, and your real estate agent can inform you of the "hot ticket" items that are selling homes in your market. If your home lacks certain features, you can renovate to increase its appeal, but be forewarned: renovation is not always the answer. Using market conditions and activity in your neighborhood as a gauge, your agent can help you determine whether the investment is likely to help or hinder your profit margin and time on the market.
As a seller, you control three factors that affect the sale of your home:
*The home's condition
*Asking price
*Marketing strategy
However, it's important to note that there are other factors that can influence interested buyers, and you need to understand these consumer trends before entering the market. Matching your home to these trends will make it more competitive in the marketplace. Your real estate agent can advise you on the best ways to market your home in order to overcome any perceived weaknesses.
Location
The most influential factor in determining your home's appeal to buyers is something you can't control: location. According to the National Association of REALTORS(r), neighborhood quality is the No. 1 reason buyers choose certain homes, with commute time being another important factor.
Size
While some buyers want to simplify their lives and downsize to a smaller home, home sizes in general have continued to increase over the years, nearly doubling since the 1950s. Smaller homes typically appeal to first-time home buyers and "empty nesters."
Amenities
Preferences in design and amenities go in and out of fashion, and your real estate agent can inform you of the "hot ticket" items that are selling homes in your market. If your home lacks certain features, you can renovate to increase its appeal, but be forewarned: renovation is not always the answer. Using market conditions and activity in your neighborhood as a gauge, your agent can help you determine whether the investment is likely to help or hinder your profit margin and time on the market.
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Barbara Heise
10936 Manchester Road
Kirkwood, MO 63122
314-677-6046
bsheise@gmail.com
www.barbaraheise.com
