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Preparing To Sell Sunnyvale Real Estate
Why Sell?
Why do you want to sell your property? Tired of tenants, toilets, and termites? Do you intend to simply find a larger property, or do you plan on moving to another neighborhood, school district, city or state? Before you decide to sell your property, be sure to consult with a qualified tax professional who can help you determine your tax liability when selling your property.
When Should I Sell?
Market conditions are constantly changing so establishing a timeline early on for selling would be to your advantage. We can help you create a realistic timeline and a plan of action to best fit your goals.
When you are ready to get started, call us at (408) 430-5300 or complete this short form and we will get in touch with you.
Other Things To Consider
What Is The Market Like?
The market is changing daily. There are several factors that may impact the sales market. Economic conditions also determine real estate demands. Selling your property during periods of low interest rates can benefit you because buyers will obtain mortgage loans more easily. Periods of low unemployment and pent-up demand also ensures an accessible pool of potential buyers. We will help you determine the best selling price for your property by looking at a myriad of factors including the current market value, comparable properties, amenities, finances, repairs, square footage, and more.
What Is the Property Worth?
Worth and value is subjective. Ultimately, the true value and worth of your property is in the eyes of the buyer. You can do a lot to increase the appeal of your property and to create a lasting impact on potential buyers, therefore, increasing their perceived value. Our goal is to help give you the advice, so you can make the right decisions in order to get the buyer to see value in your property. Buyers will make you an offer based on their perceived value of the property.
Free Home ValuationWhat To Do To Prepare:
1] Curb Appeal. Update your landscaping. If you have a lawn, make sure it’s well manicured. Depending on the season, you might consider adding some colorful flowers or fresh greenery.
2] Polish The Details. Simple upgrades such as window repairs, carpet and tile treatments, and a fresh coat of paint will instantly highlight the property’s details.
3] Clean And Staged. There is beauty in simplicity. Remove the extra personal items and clutter to keep a cleaner look. Your agent may suggest adding mirrors to certain walls, fresh flowers to dining tables or candles in the kitchen.
4] Disclosures And Inspections. If the property does have any complications, we will help you create a thorough disclosure statement. We will also make sure the necessary inspections and repairs are handled in the case of a crucial issue.
5] Time To Show. Buyers feel more comfortable discussing the property directly with the agent. Your agent will engage with their expertise in your property and the most important negotiating factors.
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Tips For Selling Your Home
Call a Handyman
When selling a house, you should make sure everything that needs to be fixed has been taken care of before listing a home. Potential buyers will come into your home knowing you took care of it, giving them more peace of mind.
Give Your House a Deep Clean
First impressions are everything. Before you decide to list your home, give it a deep clean. Clean toilets, wipe down surfaces, mop floors, clean rugs and scrub bathrooms - even consider calling in the professionals to ensure that your home is in the best condition it can possibly be.
Declutter The Home
When a home is clutter-free, buyers are able to focus on the actual home instead of on the piles of mail, laundry, and general mess in your home. Potential buyers want to envision their items on your counter versus resisting the urge to clean up your mess. Decluttering & organizing will go a long way in appealing to potential buyers.
Paint the Walls
Not only is painting a great way to clean up the walls but making the overall color scheme neutral will increase the appeal to potential buyers, making it easier for them to envision their belongings in the house - get rid of any bright, outdated paint colors and go with a neutral palette throughout the house.
Increase Your Curb Appeal
The outside aesthetic of your home is just important as the inside. Give buyers a good feeling before they even open the front door. Landscaping, mulching, flowers, pressure washing the driveway and exterior of the home are all simple ways to increase the value of your home.
Stage Your Home
Staged homes tend to fill quickly because they feel homier - if you have neutral furniture that you can leave in the home, do it, otherwise consider a professional staging company.
Depersonalize Your Home
You want to leave a few nice, framed photos around the house to make the home appear inviting and lived in, but in general, removing your very personal items, such as family photos will let the potential buyers see their photos in those places, versus yours.
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