Are You Ready to Sell Your New York Home?

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There are a few unexpected costs and chores that arise during the home selling process. We like to prepare our sellers up front so you know exactly what to expect when selling your home.

The first thing I recommend is getting a seller’s net sheet from your broker. This sheet takes your mortgage, any back taxes you may owe on the property, and common closing fees so you know how much money you will get from your home sale. For example, if you sell your home for $100,000 and you know that there will be $20,000 in closing costs, you can expect to net $80,000 to put towards your next home.

The next thing you should do is get pre-approved for a mortgage. Get pre-approved before you even put your current home on the market. If you wait to get the pre-approval after you accept an offer, things may come up that change the loan amount. For example, there might have been some changes in your credit score, income, or debt-to-income ratio.

Once you have your finances in order, you can make the home market-ready for the season and the competition. When my team and I come to your property, we look at everything from paint color to foundation issues. There can be a lot of issues in a property that add up to a big cost at the end of the day.

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A fresh coat of paint does wonders for any property.

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Most houses don’t need a lot of work, so don’t worry. However, even if your home is only 5 years young, we do recommend adding a fresh coat of paint. Fresh paint does wonders for the house and helps net you more money.

You should also consider staging your home. Every property should be depersonalized, so take down any family pictures or things of that nature. You want the buyer to look at your home, not your stuff. Sometimes, further staging is needed.

For example, if you have overstuffed couches or a dining room set for 12, your home might look small and cramped. Get rid of the couch and take a leaf out of the table so that it only seats six and your home will look more spacious and inviting. 

If you have any questions about preparing your home for the market, give us a call or send us an email. We would be happy to help you.

6 Questions for New York Sellers to Ask

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Today, we will discuss six questions a seller should ask before they get swayed by a buyer’s emotional appeal. Check them out below!

1. Does their price meet your goal? You want to look at the amount of money you will net after paying commission. We’re excellent at pricing strategies, and we’re able to create many multiple offer situations. That can help drive up the sale price of the property.

2. What are the terms of the contract? Price is important, but so are terms. Let’s say your home is on the market for $500,000. One person is putting down $490,000 in cash, and the other is offering $500,000 but they need to get an FHA loan. FHA loans can be difficult to get, so you might be better off accepting the $490,000. You should also pay attention to other terms, such as the closing date, when deciding which offer is best.

3. Is the buyer likely to close? Are these people really worth what they say they’re going to pay for your home? In other words, does the buyer seem financially stable enough to close on the deal? You want to make sure that their debt to income ratio is good, and that the buyer’s broker has advised them against making major purchases after they go under contract. Sometimes a buyer looks like they are set up for financing, but then they buy a BMW before you get to the closing table and kill the transaction.

4. What is the size of the down payment? The more money a buyer puts down, the more likely the deal is to close. A larger down payment is always a good sign for you.

5. What is their reaction to inspection issues? Every home inspection reveals some sort of surprise, so that buyer’s reaction is important. Sometimes repairs can be negotiated, but sometimes buyers will panic and terminate the contract.

6. Can we get a backup contract? We are always looking for the next best offer in case a deal falls through so your home doesn’t sit on the market for a long time.

A good broker should make sure their buyer is prepared for all of these questions. As a seller, you need to ask these questions so you don’t get swayed by a buyer’s emotional appeals.

If you have any questions, give me a call or send me an email. I would be happy to help you!

Sell Your Home in 60 Days, Guaranteed

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Challenge me to sell your home in 60 DAYS OR LESS!

Today, we'll discuss my 60 Day Guaranteed Sale Program. A lot of clients ask how we can make such a bold offer. I saw a need in the market to give motivated home sellers an opportunity to sell their home quickly.

On average, my team and I can sell a home in 54 days thanks to our 14 point marketing plan. We turn up stones to find buyers for homes, and we make sure your home is marketed and priced correctly. Marketing and pricing are the two keys to selling a home.

Of course, there are terms and conditions with everything. If you are interested in the 60 Day program, we first come and look at your house. We look at the location, lot size, and determine the marketability of the home.

If we feel it's a marketable house, we then walk through the property to determine how to make it market ready. Maybe you need to touch up the paint here and there, or replace the shag carpeting. Most homes benefit from staging. Whatever it is, we want to make your home 110% ready for the market so that buyers are compelled to look at your home.

Finally, we will price your home correctly from day one. We use an aggressive marketing and pricing strategy. For example, let's say the average sales price of homes on the market is $150,000, but these homes are sitting on the market and selling at $125,000. We will get rid of the fluff that we mentioned in a previous video and price your home at $125,000. You're not leaving any cash on the table, and you will sell quickly.

If you have any questions about today's video, give us a call or send us an email. We would be happy to help you!