Making a Good First Impression
If you want buyers to be interested in your home, you need to show it in its best light. A good first impression can influence a buyer both emotionally and visually, thus prompting them to make an offer. In addition, what the buyer first sees is what they think of when they consider the asking price.
A bad first impression can dissuade a potential buyer. Don’t show your property until it’s all fixed up. You do not want to give buyers the chance to use the negative first impression they have as a means of negotiation.
Ask around for the opinions others have of your home. Real estate agents who see houses every day can give solid advice on what needs to be done. Consider what architects or landscape designers have to say. What you need are objective opinions, and it’s sometimes hard to separate the personal and emotional ties you have for the home from the property itself.
Typically, there are some general fix ups that need to be done both outside and on the inside. As a seller, you should consider the following:
Don’t go on a spending spree using credit if you are thinking about buying a home, or in the process of buying a new home.
The answer is simple: The purchase of a home is most likely one of the most expensive and important purchases you will ever make.
How would you like a mortgage payment of only 1.95%? You can have all that with the 11th District Cost of Funds (COFI) Adjustable Rate Mortgage.
Lenders are not in the business of selling real estate and will often try to accommodate property owners who are having payment problems.
Many just walked away from their homes. As a result of these complicated issues, millions of homes were foreclosed.
Buying or selling a home (or other piece of real property) usually involves the transfer of large sums of money.
If any of these people are not paid for the services or materials they have provided, your home may be subject to a mechanics’ lien.
A good first impression can influence a buyer both emotionally and visually, thus prompting them to make an offer.
It’s always good to know how low you will go in terms of selling price. This will help to eliminate some of the offers.
With more than 20 years of experience in the greater Los Angeles Real Estate market, Larry Calemine has the experience and vision necessary to ensure the successful completion of your next Real Estate transaction. Larry’s vast knowledge of the current market and strong negotiation skills will assure anyone the best possible experience.
