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| Dave Shockley, Managing Broker, Real Estate III - West Office, Charlottesville, Virginia. cell 434-242-1769 |
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SELLING YOUR HOUSE.
The question of selling your home is always a tough one. It may be that you have a solid reason for
selling, such as being transferred to a new job area, needing more space for a growing or changing
family situation, need a change of climate, are making a good investment decision, or it may be you
just want to sell because you are tired of the house you are in or area in which you live. No matter
the reason make no mistake, selling is not an easy thing to do and is not a decision to be made
lightly. Why? Several reasons..
The first is that selling causes major disruption in your life generally. Your home has to be clean
and ready to show pretty much all of the time. Major de-cluttering, re-arranging or even removing
furniture, and, most likely, some re-decorating may be necessary. These facts are always true, but
more especially in a "Buyers Market" as it seems to be in most areas, at present. Scheduling
showings may tough if, for example, you have small children, several large dogs, or tend to work at
home.
Secondly, those home projects you may have started but never finished will need to be completed.
Any deferred maintenance is a major deterrent to a perspective buyer. Seeing an incomplete
maintenance job will make the buyer wonder what else may be wrong that they can not see.
Thirdly, if you are selling in hopes of recouping on your investment you need to look at the current
market carefully. Is it the best time to sell? Is it the best season? Are other homes in your
neighborhood selling quickly and for good prices? How long are they sitting on the market? All of
these considerations are necessary, in addition, to remembering to include the money you will most
likely have to spend in order to sell your home, such as for repairs, redecorating, hiring a Realtor,
or for the attorney or closing company.
So, if you look at the all the possible reasons you want/need to sell, and in addition, you look at the
costs you may incur, and it still seems a good decision for you to sell, then go ahead. However, do
gather as much information about selling as you can. Talk with friends who have sold their homes,
Realtors, loan officers, etc, and get as much information about the process as you can. It always
pays to be informed, no matter what decisions you have to make.
And remember, a good Realtor can help
steer you through the process.
Or in our case 2 good Realtors!!
As always please feel free to contact us with any concerns or questions you may have. We are
always happy to help. Just complete the comment form below and CLICK SUBMIT.
Thank you! We look forward to hearing from you!
The question of selling your home is always a tough one. It may be that you have a solid reason for
selling, such as being transferred to a new job area, needing more space for a growing or changing
family situation, need a change of climate, are making a good investment decision, or it may be you
just want to sell because you are tired of the house you are in or area in which you live. No matter
the reason make no mistake, selling is not an easy thing to do and is not a decision to be made
lightly. Why? Several reasons..
The first is that selling causes major disruption in your life generally. Your home has to be clean
and ready to show pretty much all of the time. Major de-cluttering, re-arranging or even removing
furniture, and, most likely, some re-decorating may be necessary. These facts are always true, but
more especially in a "Buyers Market" as it seems to be in most areas, at present. Scheduling
showings may tough if, for example, you have small children, several large dogs, or tend to work at
home.
Secondly, those home projects you may have started but never finished will need to be completed.
Any deferred maintenance is a major deterrent to a perspective buyer. Seeing an incomplete
maintenance job will make the buyer wonder what else may be wrong that they can not see.
Thirdly, if you are selling in hopes of recouping on your investment you need to look at the current
market carefully. Is it the best time to sell? Is it the best season? Are other homes in your
neighborhood selling quickly and for good prices? How long are they sitting on the market? All of
these considerations are necessary, in addition, to remembering to include the money you will most
likely have to spend in order to sell your home, such as for repairs, redecorating, hiring a Realtor,
or for the attorney or closing company.
So, if you look at the all the possible reasons you want/need to sell, and in addition, you look at the
costs you may incur, and it still seems a good decision for you to sell, then go ahead. However, do
gather as much information about selling as you can. Talk with friends who have sold their homes,
Realtors, loan officers, etc, and get as much information about the process as you can. It always
pays to be informed, no matter what decisions you have to make.
And remember, a good Realtor can help
steer you through the process.
Or in our case 2 good Realtors!!
As always please feel free to contact us with any concerns or questions you may have. We are
always happy to help. Just complete the comment form below and CLICK SUBMIT.
Thank you! We look forward to hearing from you!
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