THE BENEFITS OF KEEPING

YOUR HOME IN TOP SHAPE

Top Condition = Top Dollar

Everyone knows that it is important to have your home looking good when the time comes to sell.  It is, however, difficult to think about spending money to fix up a home that you are getting ready to leave.  Many homeowners feel that they have already spent enough on this house and the next owner can be responsible for any needed improvements.  As understandable as these feelings are, an owner often makes a big mistake with this attitude.  If your home is in top shape when you prepare to sell it, here are some benefits you can expect:

ENTHUSIASTIC LISTING AGENT

A good appearing, well maintained home can bring more buyers to your door because the condition of your home spreads to other agents. 

LESS TIME ON THE MARKET

Good showing activity will lead to getting an offer more quickly.  Buyers will be more inclined to make an offer on your home because they won't be worried about costly repairs and redecoration. Agents know that there is a lot of interest in a certain home and this information encourages their buyers to make an offer before they lose the house to someone else.

BETTER NEGOTIATING STRENGTH

A very attractive home could have two or more buyers bidding on the house at the same time. Multiple offers put you in the driver's seat when negotiating the sale.  If a buyer offers less than your asking price, he or she usually likes to point to some shortcoming of the house that precludes an offer in a higher amount.  If you have your home in top shape, you take this negotiating ploy away from the buyer, thus strengthening your hand.

Spend the time and money necessary to put your home in good shape before putting it on the market.

Loretta Evans                RE/MAX Cinco Ranch               281-646-2137