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3 Things To Prioritize When Selling Your House.

Posted on June 8, 2021 by Audrey Harder

Today’s housing market is full of unprecedented opportunities. High buyer demand paired with record-low housing inventory is creating the ultimate sellers’ market, which means it’s a fantastic time to sell your house. However, that doesn’t mean sellers are guaranteed success no matter what. There are still some key things to know so you can avoid costly mistakes and win big when you make a move.

1. Price Your House Right

When inventory is low, like it is in the current market, it’s common to think buyers will pay whatever we ask when setting a listing price. Believe it or not, that’s not always true. Even in a sellers’ market, listing your house for the right price will maximize the number of buyers that see your house. This creates the best environment for bidding wars, which in turn are more likely to increase the final sale price. A real estate professional is the best person to help you set the best price for your house so you can achieve your financial goals.

2. Keep Your Emotions in Check

Today, homeowners are living in their houses for a longer period of time. Since 1985, the average time a homeowner owned their home, or their tenure, has increased from 5 to 10 years (See graph below):This is several years longer than what used to be the historical norm. The side effect, however, is when you stay in one place for so long, you may get even more emotionally attached to your space. If it’s the first home you purchased or the house where your children grew up, it very likely means something extra special to you. Every room has memories, and it’s hard to detach from that sentimental value.

For some homeowners, that connection makes it even harder to separate the emotional value of the house from the fair market price. That’s why you need a real estate professional to help you with the negotiations along the way.

3. Stage Your House Properly

We’re generally quite proud of our décor and how we’ve customized our houses to make them our own unique homes. However, not all buyers will feel the same way about your design and personal touches. That’s why it’s so important to make sure you stage your house with the buyer in mind.

Buyers want to envision themselves in the space so it truly feels like it could be their own. They need to see themselves inside with their furniture and keepsakes – not your pictures and decorations. Stage, clean, and declutter so they can visualize their own dreams as they walk through each room. A real estate professional can help you with tips to get your home ready to stage and sell.

If you are thinking of selling , I am more than happy to help!

Contact me directly:

Audrey Harder

REALTOR®

Century 21 Bachman & Assoicates

Mobile:" 204-227-1095

Email: Besmartercallharder@gmail.com

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Alice Carrollsays:
Tuesday May 25th, 2021 at 01:57 AM

Thanks for the tip that professionalism when it comes to pricing will be very useful when it’s time to sell houses. I’m thinking about selling two of my investment properties soon because I’d like to start diversifying my investment portfolio soon. Whatever I’ll get from those sales will be my capital for my next investment venture.
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4 Tips to Maximize the Sale of Your House

Posted on April 26, 2021 by Audrey Harder

Homeowners ready to make a move are definitely in a great position to sell today. Housing inventory is incredibly low, driving up buyer competition. This gives homeowners leverage to sell for the best possible terms, and it’s fueling a steady rise in home prices.

In such a hot market, houses are selling quickly. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), homes are typically on the market for just 18 short days. Despite the speed and opportunity for sellers, there are still steps you can take to prep your house to shine so you get the greatest possible return.

1. Make Buyers Feel at Home

One of the ways to make this happen is to take time to declutter. Pack away any personal items like pictures, awards, and sentimental belongings. The more neutral and tidy the space, the easier it is for a buyer to picture themselves living there. According to the 2021 Profile of Home Staging by NAR:

“82% of buyers’ agents said staging a home made it easier for a buyer to visualize the property as a future home.”

Not only will your house potentially attract the attention of more buyers and likely sell quickly, but the same report also notes:

“Eighteen percent of sellers’ agents said home staging increased the dollar value of a residence between 6% and 10%.”

As Jessica Lautz, Vice President of Demographics and Behavior Insights for NAR, says:

“Staging a home helps consumers see the full potential of a given space or property…It features the home in its best light and helps would-be buyers envision its various possibilities.”

2. Keep It Clean

On top of making an effort to declutter, it’s important to keep your house neat and clean. Before a buyer stops by, be sure to pick up toys, make the beds, and wash the dishes. This is one more way to reduce the number of things that can distract a buyer from the appeal of the home.

Ensure your home smells fresh and clean as well. Buyers will remember the smell of your house, and according to the same report from NAR, the kitchen is one of the most important rooms of the house to focus on if you want to attract more buyers.

3. Give Buyers Access

Buyers are less likely to make an offer on your house if they aren’t able to easily schedule a time to check it out. If your home is available anytime, that opens up more opportunities for multiple buyers to go from curious to eager. It also allows buyers on tight schedules to still get in to see your house.

While health continues to be a great concern throughout the country, it’s important to work with your agent to find the best safety measures and digital practices for your listing. This will drive visibility and create access options that also keep everyone in the process safe.

4. Price It Right

Even in a sellers’ market, it’s crucial to set your house at the right price to maximize selling potential. Pricing your house too high is actually a detriment to the sale. The goal is to drive high attention from competing buyers and let bidding wars push the final sales price up.

Work with your trusted real estate professional to determine the best list price for your house. Having an expert on your side in this process is truly essential.

Bottom Line

If you want to sell on your terms, in the least amount of time, and for the best price, today’s market sets the stage to make that happen. Contact myself

Audrey Harder

REALTOR®

Century 21 Bachman & Associates

Mobioe: (204) 227.1905

Email:Besmartercallharder@gmail.com

Why should you use a Real Estate Professional ?

Posted on January 14, 2020 by Audrey Harder

As expected I have a lot of answers for that question.

First of all it is important that there be an understanding of what the job of a Real Estate Agent/ Professional really is.
Just as in many fields of business we often call in a professional or use a consultant to assist in the decision making and planning.

A lawyer is your consultant in legal matters your accountant is your consultant in financial decision making. We are your professional consultants in the business of Real Estate.

We are here to ensure your Real Estate matters are trouble free and we work with in the budget provided and we can be your advocate should something unforeseen occur.

The Real Estate industry changed a lot with the arrival of the internet you now have much more access to so much more information when previously you did not.

This is a good thing.

This means you can be better informed about your own Real Estate transaction. The downside to access to all of this information is that it can be incredibly over whelming and confusing.

This is where the value of a professional consultant shows it’s self.

We help you wade through the information and narrow it down until to what will work for you. Also, we are trained to read between the lines, to get at the true facts that are being presented.
Sure one can go online and spend hours searching for properties.
But a Real Estate Professional does the work and has the insight to match the right property, at the right budget with your particular needs.
Real Estate professionals also have access to suppliers, product, services that may not be readily available.
Also, as in the case of Century 21 Bachman we are part of a consortium of agencies. This membership allows us access to unique and specific product often resulting in extra value benefits to you the client.

Our job a professional means we use our connections and contacts to ensure that each transaction is unique to you and your needs, and that at the end of the day you have a experience that you will be telling family and friends about for many years to come.

Buying or selling a home your self can be very tricky and is fraught by rules and regulations.

As anyone who has bought/sold a home knows the market can change quickly, whether the change in supply and demand, mortgage rates, government legislation. This can interrupt the best laid plans. The value of a Real Estate professional show its self loud and clear. You may be at work fielding call from perspective buyers wanting to see your home during regular business hours, and no one is available. Perhaps you are showing your home not knowing if these people are actually looking for a home to purchase or a home to rob you latter. What is the value of your family’s safety?

Real Estate professionals will take those calls for you, organize the showings, ask for feed back. Real Estate professionals are licensed, bonded and insured. They are working for you when you are working for your family.
We are here to educate you, demystify the experience, most importantly make sure you Real Estate experience is the best value for you money.

This may not mean going with the cheapest deal even if that is what you initially asked for. It is not always what you want.
In the end you want to feel that you recieved your monies worth.

Thinking of Selling over the winter holidays.

Thinking of selling your house over the Holidays? Quick 6 reasons you should.

Are you thinking of selling your home and wondering if over the holidays is a good idea?

Here are 6 reasons why you should.

1- People that are looking for a home this time are year are serious buyers.

Buyers are as busy as you at this time of year.

2- Houses show better then decorated for the holidays. Not worry if your home is a bit of a mess....It's a happy mess!

3- January is traditionally the month for job transfers. Since this group of buyers can't wait until spring to purchase, this is an opportunity for you.

4- If you are on the market during the holidays, you can opt to have restrictions on showings.

5- You can have a longer closing date.

6- Less competition for you, then if you are in the spring market.

Alice Carrollsays:

Tuesday May 25th, 2021 at 01:57 AM

Thanks for the tip that professionalism when it comes to pricing will be very useful when it’s time to sell houses. I’m thinking about selling two of my investment properties soon because I’d like to start diversifying my investment portfolio soon. Whatever I’ll get from those sales will be my capital for my next investment venture.

Audrey Harder

3 Things To Prioritize When Selling Your House.

1. Price Your House Right

2. Keep Your Emotions in Check

3. Stage Your House Properly

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4 Tips to Maximize the Sale of Your House

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4. Price It Right

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