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Preparing to Sell your Coeur d'Alene Area Home

Coeur d'Alene Real Estate Information Blog
How to Price Your Home to Sell in a Buyer's Market
In today's local Coeur d'Alene Real Estate and national marketplace there is a lot of emphasis on pricing a property. Here are a few simple tips on how best to price your home to stand out.
A House vs. a Home

It is important to help sellers understand that you live in your home and sell your house. This seems like a very small distinction but it is extremely difficult to separate the emotional ties we have to our homes, after all they often become the nexus of our fondest memories. However it is critical to view your real estate transactions the same as any other business transaction. This is especially important during the contract negotiation phase and is where your agent can provide you with sound rational advice.

Converting your Home to a House

It is imperative that the prospective buyers that tour your house have the opportunity to see themselves living there. The best way to accomplish this is by removing those items of your décor which (you guessed it) made it your home. This includes such things as personal photos, the art galleries we've created for our children or grandchildren on our refrigerators, and personal collections. I can't tell you how many times I've been with buyers that get preoccupied with the owners personal touches rather than focusing their appreciation and attention on the house.

Less is More

While you're removing those items of a personal nature, you might as well follow-through and remove all of the clutter. Whether we want to believe it or not every home has an energy. Cluttered homes speak volumes to the subconscious of prospective buyers. Cluttered pantries, countertops, garages or closets indicate a lack of storage. So be a true optimist and start your packing early.

The Big Clean

Inside and out go through every nook and cranny and clean it all. It has been said that buyers know within the first fifteen seconds whether or not they have a genuine interest in the house. One of the biggest challenges is living in a house you are trying to sell as it can completely throw off your daily routine. Whenever you leave the home do a quick walk-though to make sure it is ready to show.

Repairs

Why is it we take care of all those little deferred maintenance issues as we are getting ready to sell? Once you've de-cluttered and cleaned, grab a notepad and do a complete walk through and note those little items that need attention. By this time you may be ready for photos so ask your agent to help you with this step as they shoot each room. As agents we can often spot repairs that you may have walk past so many times they become invisible. If a buyer notices too many small issues they may start to get concerned with the overall condition of the home.

Creating Curb Appeal

We have been primarily focused on the interior of the house up to this point, but the exterior is what prospective buyers will see first and also need attention in the sales process. Clean the exterior with either a power washer or even a garden hose pay particular attention to the windows and their tracks. Trim or remove overgrown plant material from the planting beds and unless you have rock a new bed of bark really spruces up the planting beds.

Coeur d'Alene Real Estate News

Coeur d’Alene Area Arts & Entertainment
01/24/2012 Kevin Bennett
You all know by now we love the Coeur d’Alene area. There are just so many choices for entertainment and ways to get involved in the community. Here’s a great example: My daughter for ...

Coeur d’Alene Real Estate Presents – 9 Home Remodeling Tips
01/21/2012 Kevin Bennett
It has become increasingly difficult to move up in the current real estate market. In the past if homeowners started to feel their wall closing in they could simply sell their current ...

Coeur d’Alene Realtor Presents – 600 Hubbard Avenue #10
01/12/2012 Kevin Bennett
http://www.kbennett.com – Located at 600 Hubbard Avenue in Coeur d’ Alene Idaho this recently updated condo in the Northwest Village is conveniently close to Downtown Coeur ...

Official 2011 Coeur d’Alene MLS Stats Are In!
01/11/2012 Kevin Bennett
Drum roll please!….Sorry a little “Christmas Vacation“ flash back. In North Idaho Real Estate Sales volumes were down 1% in 2011 as reported by the Coeur d’Alen...

Coeur d’Alene Real Estate Pending Sales Increase
01/04/2012 Kevin Bennett
The National Association of Realtors reported a 7.3% increase in the number of pending sales bringing the level to the highest point in over 18 months. Even more critical to our Real es...

For questions regarding Coeur d'Alene real estate such as golf course homes, building lots, residential and waterfront properties, please contact Kevin & Frank, REALTORS® at 208-818-0002 or 208-661-2621.

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Kevin Bennett, Coeur d'Alene Realtor 1924 Northwest Blvd., Coeur d Alene, ID 83814 Phone: 208-818-0002

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