What’s your home’s value in today’s market?
If your thinking about selling your home in those uncertain economic times you need a real estate professional with experience and know how to make things happen. Call or email Tricia Cyr , a full time realestate professional for the past 23 years, who settles for nothing less than spectacular service. Rest assured Tricia will do what it takes to accomplish your real estate needs. My goal is to make your selling experience a pleasant one and problem free. I will stay with you every step of the way. If your thinking of selling, I would be happy to provide you with a FREE CMA of your home.
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Pricing Your Home to Sell
A realistic selling price and terms are the most important considerations to a prospective buyer of your home. The price is based on a Competitive Market Analysis (CMA) drawn from research of comparable houses recently sold within the last 3- 6 months in the area of your home and active homes presently on the market.
Don’t Overprice
As a seller, you should be aware that an overpriced home isn’t going to make money–it’s going to cost money. An inflated price tag is a losing proposition for everyone: you lose time and money, and we cannot as aggressively promote the sale of overpriced property. Prospective buyers will rarely consider a home that’s out of their price range. And unfortunately, when you do eventually decide to reduce the price to a realistic figure, the buying public may recall how long the house has been on the market and assume there’s something wrong with it or the location.
Setting Proper Asking Price
Cyr Real Estate will work with you to determine a fair and realistic price. Based on his/her daily familiarity and knowledge of the current market, Tricia is qualified to establish a proper price, setting the best price that sells your home.
Let CYR Real Estate Work for You
When you list exclusively with CYR Real Estate, you get all the benefits of professional Real Estate Broker based on 20 yrs experience, skill, and up-to-the-minute knowledge of the market. Throughout the entire process of marketing your home, you’ll get personal attention and & service from CYR Call today: (203) 641-7714.
Useful Tips on Selling Your Home
• First impressions are lasting. The front door greets the prospect so make sure it is fresh, clean. Keep the lawn
trimmed and edged and the yard free of refuse. Be sure snow and ice are removed from walks and steps.
• Neutral colors fit with any buyer’s color scheme, and a new touch of paint will often result in a quick, profitable
sale.
• Let the sunshine in. Open draperies and curtains and let the prospect see how cheerful your home can be.
• Fix the faucet! Dripping water discolors sinks and suggests faulty plumbing.
• Repairs can make a big difference. Loose door knobs, sticking doors and windows, warped cabinet drawers
and other minor flaws detract from home value. Have them fixed. (When prospects see things that need
attention, they begin to worry about things they can’t see.)
• Show from top to bottom. Display the full value of your attic, basement and other utility space by removing all
unnecessary articles. Brighten dark, dull basements by painting walls.
• Safety first. Keep stairways clear. Avoid a cluttered appearance and possible injuries.
• Make closets look bigger. Neat, well-ordered closets show that the space is ample.
• Bathrooms help sell homes. Check and repair caulking in bathtubs and showers. Make this room sparkle.
• Arrange bedrooms neatly. Remove excess furniture and use attractive bedspreads and freshly laundered
curtains.
• Pets? Keep them out of the way – preferably out of the house.
CYR sells better. Show your home to prospective customers only by appointment through CYR. Your cooperation will be appreciated and will help close the sale more quickly.
Call Tricia A. CYR TODAY! 203-641-7714
Marketing Your Home
Hire a Professional Real Estate Agent
A qualified, competent real estate agent will help you navigate the myriad of decisions that arise when buying and selling a home. An agent provides value to the homeowner in many ways:
• Pays for all marketing and advertising costs.
• Adds experience and expertise in all aspects of the sales process including marketing, financing, negotiations
and more.
• Handles all showings.
• Brings a network of known, trusted real estate professionals. If your agent doesn’t have the answer, he or she
likely knows someone who does.
• Always has your interests in mind so you always have someone on your side.
• Can handle and advise on all price and contract negotiations.
• Provides you with all the possible options and opportunities without holding back.
• Gives an unbiased, realistic view of your home and your options. Unlike buyers and sellers, an agent has no
emotional attachment to property.
• Has the knowledge to help you ask the right questions.
• Being a third party, potential buyers are more likely to tell your agent the truth about your home, even if it is
unflattering. This objective viewpoint will help you make the necessary changes to get your home sold.
• Your time is valuable. A real estate agent allows you to spend your time how you want.
Selling Tips
Selling a home is one of the most important decisions a person will have to make in their lifetime. This experience can be daunting unless you are working together with a professional real estate broker who understands the process. If you are thinking of engaging in the buying process, contact me.
When Selling a Home
A seller should never underestimate the importance of making a good first impression on a potential buyer. Here are a few simple tips that can help increase your home’s appeal and value:
An Appealing Exterior
• Keep the front walkway swept
• Remove newspapers, bikes and toys from the front walk or yard
• Park extra cars away from the property
• Trim back the shrubs
• Apply a fresh coat of exterior paint if necessary
• Clean windows and window coverings
• Keep plumbing and all appliances in working order
• Maintain all sealants (sink, tub, window, shower, etc.) in good condition
• Make sure roof and gutters are in good condition
• Mow the lawn frequently and plant flowers, hire a professional landscaping company if necessary
A Clean and Inviting Interior
• Keep the kitchen and bathrooms spotless
• Vacuum carpets and keep floor surfaces clean
• Accent living and dining rooms with freshly cut flowers
• Put dishes and laundry away
• Make beds
• Open drapes and turn on lights to enhance the atmosphere
• Keep closets neat
• Put toys away
• Switch off the television
• Keep pets out of the way and pet areas clean and odor-free
• Make safe jewelry, cash, prescription medication and other valuables
• Avoid clutter to enhance the spaciousness of your home
Generally speaking, potential buyers usually feel more comfortable when owners are not present. If an interested party is unaccompanied by an agent and request to see your property, please refer them to your real estate professional for an appointment. If you are leaving town, even for a weekend, remember to leave the number where you can be reached so that offers can be made promptly.
Seller Closing Costs
If the seller has not yet paid for the house in full, the seller’s most important closing cost is satisfying the remaining balance of their loan. Before the date of closing, the escrow officer will contact the seller’s lender to verify the amount needed to close out the loan. Then, along with any other fees, the original loan will be paid for at the closing before the seller receives any proceeds from the sale. Other seller closing costs can include:
• Broker’s commission
• Transfer taxes
• Documentary Stamps on the Deed
• Title insurance
• Property taxes (prorated)
Negotiating Closing Costs
In addition to the sales price, buyers and sellers frequently include closing costs in their negotiations. This can be for both major and minor fees. For example, if a buyer is particularly nervous about the condition of the plumbing, the seller may agree to pay for the house inspection.
Likewise, a buyer may want to save on up-front expenditures, and so agree to pay the seller’s full asking price in return for the seller paying all the allowable closing costs. There’s no right or wrong way to negotiate closing costs; just be sure all the terms are written down on the purchase agreement.
Prorations
At the closing, certain costs are often prorated (or distributed) between buyer and seller. The most common prorations are for property taxes. This is because property taxes are typically paid at the end of the year for which they were assessed.