Woodbridge Real Estate by Claudia S. Nelson 571-285-4319: Advice for home sellers

Sunday, January 18, 2015

Tips and Tricks for Home Sellers

Tips and Tricks for Home Sellers

If you are currently thinking about selling your home you should check out the above video with some tips and tricks for Home Sellers.

First thing first. Make sure you hire a local Real Estate Agent that can assist you with all your questions and that can also provide you with some helpful pointers of some does and don't's when selling your home.

I am a Woodbridge VA Real Estate Agent and have helped countless local Home Sellers as well as Home Buyers. It would be my pleasure to helping you and your family with your next move. You can find out more information about me right here or click here if you would like to see what other clients are saying about me.

Thinking about selling your home call me today at 571-285-4319 or if you are simply interested in finding out what your home is worth click here.

Preparing for Success

Prepare your home for the Sale

Did you know well-placed furniture can open up rooms and make them seem larger than they are? Or that opening drapes and blinds and turning on all lights make a room seem bright and cheery?

It’s a fact: acquiring the highest market value and elevating your home above others in the same price range often comes down to first impressions.

Here are some inexpensive ways to maximize your home’s appeal:

Exterior

· Keep the grass freshly cut.

· Remove all yard clutter.

· Apply fresh paint to wooden fences.

· Paint the front door.

· Weed and apply fresh mulch to garden beds.

· Clean windows inside and out.

· Wash or paint home’s exterior.

· Tighten and clean all door handles.

· Ensure gutters and downspouts are firmly attached.

Interior

· Remove excessive wall hangings, furniture and knickknacks (consider a temporary self- storage unit).

· Clean or paint walls and ceilings.

· Shampoo carpets.

· Clean and organize cabinets and closets.

· Repair all plumbing leaks, including faucets and drain traps.

· Clean all light fixtures.

For Showings

· Turn on all the lights.

· Open drapes in the daytime.

· Keep pets secured outdoors.

· Play quiet background music.

· Light the fireplace (if seasonally appropriate).

· Infuse home with a comforting scent like apple spice or vanilla.

· Vacate the property while it is being shown.

Thursday, October 18, 2012

Attention Woodbridge Home Sellers

571-285-4319 www.VARealEstateExperts.com

Attention Home Sellers

When considering to selling your home there are many aspects to think of equally as many aspects need to be considered when your home is on the market. Sellers tend to make mistakes when their home is on the market that can cost them.

Sellers DON'T SABOTAGE your chances of selling your home.

The other day I was showing properties to out of town buyers here in Woodbridge. They are relocating from Las Vegas to the Northern Virginia area. They only had a two day window to look at properties and to decide if they want to purchase now, or move into temporary rental apartment for a short period of time, until they can find a home they like. Long story short, given their limited time, they did a lot of internet research and by the time they came to the area they knew what homes they would like to look at. The same day they met me at my Lake Ridge Office, a new home came on the market and they immediately liked the pictures and added it on top of their list of homes to see. Easier said then done.

That's where the seller came in and sabotaged his chance of selling their Woodbridge home.

The showing instructions called for appointment only showings and the showing had to be scheduled with the showing service. Despite several attempts on the showing services part to contact the seller it took them one day to get back to us to schedule the appointment. By then my buyers had seen several other homes, including beautiful regular sales, foreclosures and short sales. On day two we were finally were able to view the home but we were only allowed to come during the times the seller was home as they did not have a lookbox on their Woodbridge Home for sale. So we knocked on the door and the first thing we heard was loud barking. Finally the owner opened the door, still in his pajamas. He welcomed us into his Woodbridge home for sale and proceeded to showing us around. Following us into every room and making it very uncomfortable for my buyers. To make matters worth they had a large dog in the home that was barking constantly while we where touring the home. Whit all this going on my buyers were not able to really focus on the Woodbridge home for sale. There were way too many distractions.

What to do and what not to do while your home is on the market and for sale:
- Be flexible with the showing appointments, if you insist on appointments
- Answer your phone to allow buyers agents to schedule a showing
- Let your Realtor install a lockbox at the front door
- Leave the home before buyers are arriving and take the dog with you
- Don't ever say no to a showing it could cost you the sale
- Keep the home show ready at all times

If you are considering selling your home, please give me a call TODAY. 571-285-4319

Claudia S. Nelson

Keller Williams Realty

About Claudia S. Nelson
Claudia S. Nelson is a Real Estate Agent at Keller Williams Realty, Lake Ridge, Virginia. Claudia is an award winning real estate agent who focuses on residential real estate in Prince William County. She specializes in working with sellers and buyers, whether you are relocating from out of town, state or country or moving locally, Claudia can assist.

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Sunday, January 18, 2015

Tips and Tricks for Home Sellers

Thursday, October 18, 2012

Attention Woodbridge Home Sellers

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