You don't have to guess what your house is worth. As a team of real estate professionals and REALTORs, we can help you determine the fair market value of your house. This is achieved through the use of a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA).

Some of the things to consider when pricing your house are:

- What is the age, condition, and location of your house?
- Are there any updates needed?
- What have similar houses in your area sold for?
- What are similar houses in your area that are currently for sale listed at?
- Are houses in your area been increasing or decreasing in value?
- How many houses are for sale in your area?

In general, market value is determined by the buyer. Your house is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it. We can ensure that your property will receive the needed exposure to attract qualified buyers. This will help insure that it sells for maximum price in the minimum time.

Just as with any business selling a product, when selling your house you'll want people to see the best product possible. A buyer that is seriously interested in your house is not coming for a quick look around. They will likely take the time for a careful inspection.

One of the most important services we provide, at no charge, is the use of our interior designer. Their services can help you stage your house for showings. This will help ensure that your house looks its best and gets the highest possible price in the shortest time.

We may suggest something that is not usually performed - a pre-listing inspection to look for defects in your house. Often a buyer will request a whole house inspection. If that inspection turns up some latent defect in the house, it can kill the contract. By having a pre-listing inspection performed, we can be aware of any possible problems and have a game plan to handle them up front.

Some other suggestions for things you can do inside your home include lightening up darker corners. Add some fresh paint and put the clutter away to give the rooms a more open feeling. If your home has "stale" odors, open the windows and air it out or use an odor neutralizing spray. This can be especially important for areas such as a basement or attic. For an open house, you may want to consider baking some cookies or bring in some fragrant fresh flowers. Not only does this add a cheery and pleasant scent to your home, it can also help buyers feel more welcome. It may help you sell your home a bit more quickly.

Also, keep the exterior neat by painting the trim, clipping the hedges, mowing, edging, and weeding the lawn and you may even want to plant a few flowers or mulch the flower beds. Power-washing the patio, sidewalks and drive can also greatly improve the appearance of a house. A first impression is very important. If the buyer is not pleased with the outward appearance of your home they may not even bother to stop and look at the inside.

A final note about showings. It is highly recommended that you and your family (and pets) not be present when your house is being shown. This has been proven to make the buyers uncomfortable and less likely to buy your house.

When selling your house, it's not likely that a buyer will walk through your door on their own. Generally, it is the marketing that brings them in.

Our marketing is designed to best expose your house to the largest number of buyers, helping to ensure that it sells quickly. Our top notch service and our confidence in our marketing strategies allow us to back it up with a 100% satisfaction guarantee! Give us a call for the details.

When we receive a contract on your house, you have two options:

- you can accept the offer, or
- you can submit a counter offer.

Contingencies, move-in dates, inspections, appraisal, and financing are all things to consider when considering an offer. If this all seems a bit overwhelming, relax. Our team of real estate professionals will go over the various points with you, and help guide you in your decision.

After you have accepted a contract on your house, there are a number of details that still need to be addressed.

- There will likely be inspections by professionals hired by the buyer to determine the condition of your house.
- The buyer's mortgage company may require an appraisal that will assure them of your property's worth.
- The title company will warrant that there are no liens or encumbrances that would prevent title transfer to the buyer.

Some say that selling a house can be like getting a root canal. You know it's going to hurt and you just want to get it over with. It doesn't have to be that way. You can always rely on us to answer your questions and to make sure the entire home selling process goes smoothly. Together we will handle any issues that may arise.