PEELING PAINT
• Many a home sale is made or lost as the buyer approaches the house for the first time. Even a few patches of peeling paint make a house look sad and neglected. And, it makes an otherwise sound home look like it's falling apart.
OFFENSIVE ODORS
• Maybe you're used to it, but when a prospective buyer walks into a home that smells of cigarette smoke, fried fish, wet dogs or dirty diapers, the offensive stench is impossible to ignore. And as a result, the showing rarely lasts more than a few minutes.
MOLD AND MILDEW
• Slime growing on walls isn't only nasty looking, it's a health hazard. As a seller, you can scrub surfaces clean, but until you discover-and stop-the source of the moisture, the problem will return.
WALLPAPER OVERLOAD
• A little wallpaper, no matter how ugly or outdated, isn't likely to kill a deal. However, a house filled with wallpaper can discourage the most interested buyer.
DIRTY, SMELLY BATHROOMS
• Need I say more?
DAMP BASEMENTS
• Water or excessive moisture in a basement renders the space useless for storage and its smell can permeate the whole house.
WATER-STAINED CEILINGS
• These stains aren't always caused by a busted water pipe or leaky roof, but their presence alone is enough to raise a buyer's suspicions.
BUGS
• An ant here or there is okay. The occasional spider or web is no big deal. But nothing will send buyers sprinting for the door faster than opening a kitchen cabinet and seeing an army of bugs creeping out every direction! Ouch!
Saturday, May 16, 2009
I’ll Envy The Family That’ll Buy My Home
I've had such an amazing life in this home. My kids were raised here! Such great memories, I can't believe its time to sell.
I'm not happy about having someone else enjoy my garden that i've worked on for over 25 years!
I've invested time and money and I hope the buyers appreciate what I've done!
You're anxious, worried and feeling as if you've lost all control. Your stomach is in knots and you have no appetite. You sit by the phone nervously, waiting for it to ring. These are the unmistakable symptoms of someone who has either: 1) fallen in love for the first time, or 2) put a house up for sale.
If you happen to be lovesick, you're on your own. But, if you're selling your house, there are steps you can take to ready the property--and yourself--for the sale.
First, you need to prepare psychologically. Once your home is on the market, the sign goes up and the neighborhood knows your selling, you then need to learn to think of it as a commodity of certain value. Your job is to organize and present that commodity so it's attractive to potential buyers.
Unfortunately, letting go of a home can be an excruciating experience, I can understand that! It’s where your kids were born & raised. Remember, "The sellers' motivation plays a key role in their emotional attachment to the house. The emotional ties can be extremely difficult to break."
Keeping sentiments in check is advisable because it allows you to make smart, clearheaded decisions. Buying and Selling a home are easily the largest, most nerve-wracking transactions you'll ever complete. So, in order to sell your home quickly and at the highest price, keep your emotions under control and work closely with an experienced real estate agent.
I'm not happy about having someone else enjoy my garden that i've worked on for over 25 years!
I've invested time and money and I hope the buyers appreciate what I've done!
You're anxious, worried and feeling as if you've lost all control. Your stomach is in knots and you have no appetite. You sit by the phone nervously, waiting for it to ring. These are the unmistakable symptoms of someone who has either: 1) fallen in love for the first time, or 2) put a house up for sale.
If you happen to be lovesick, you're on your own. But, if you're selling your house, there are steps you can take to ready the property--and yourself--for the sale.
First, you need to prepare psychologically. Once your home is on the market, the sign goes up and the neighborhood knows your selling, you then need to learn to think of it as a commodity of certain value. Your job is to organize and present that commodity so it's attractive to potential buyers.
Unfortunately, letting go of a home can be an excruciating experience, I can understand that! It’s where your kids were born & raised. Remember, "The sellers' motivation plays a key role in their emotional attachment to the house. The emotional ties can be extremely difficult to break."
Keeping sentiments in check is advisable because it allows you to make smart, clearheaded decisions. Buying and Selling a home are easily the largest, most nerve-wracking transactions you'll ever complete. So, in order to sell your home quickly and at the highest price, keep your emotions under control and work closely with an experienced real estate agent.
Friday, May 1, 2009
Bringing Back Some Old Memories
Hello Anita
My name is Marie and I purchased some Mosskito Fashions from the shopping channel. I e-mailed them recently to ask when they would get your fashions back on TV. After doing some checking I found out that you have changed careers and are now in Real Estate.
I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed you & your fashions ---stylish, comfortable and affordable.
Congratulations on your new career!!!! You were a terrific salesperson on television and i'm sure your doing excellent in real estate!
All the best,
Marie
My name is Marie and I purchased some Mosskito Fashions from the shopping channel. I e-mailed them recently to ask when they would get your fashions back on TV. After doing some checking I found out that you have changed careers and are now in Real Estate.
I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed you & your fashions ---stylish, comfortable and affordable.
Congratulations on your new career!!!! You were a terrific salesperson on television and i'm sure your doing excellent in real estate!
All the best,
Marie
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