Selling Tips:

• Create a marketing plan -
  • Create a marketing plan for your home that will help distinguish it in your local marketplace and attract buyers to your property. This may include advertising in the newspaper, posting your listing on the Internet, holding an open house and more.
    
• Setting the price -
  • A key part of the marketing plan is setting the list price. If a home is priced too low, it may cost you money. If a home is priced too high, potential buyers may be scared away. To determine the best asking price review the cost of recently sold homes, evaluate the competition and study marketplace trends.
    
• Showtime -
  • Now it's time to get your home ready for the spotlight. Start with a good cleaning, then eliminate any clutter, add a fresh coat of paint and tidy up the yard. Talk to your real estate professional about other tips that can help boost a home's curb appeal and impress potential buyers once they're in the door. One way to make a home more attractive is to purchase a CENTURY 21 ® Home Protection Plan. This insurance protects you, the seller, from paying repair or replacement costs of major items during the listing period. It also protects the buyer during their first year of home ownership.

    In addition, make sure you are aware of all the federal, state, and local disclosure laws. This information can be obtained by the specific local and federal government agencies or from our office.

• Protect Yourself -
  • In some cases, a home sale can also be an invitation for danger. Here are some things you can do to make the process safer.
    
    

    •	Ask for identification
    •	Ask for pre-approval letters
    •	Lock up and hide collectibles and valuables
    •	Remember "For Sale" signs bring in buyers. Do not allow your children to open doors to strangers.
    •	If you have pets, make sure they are controlled
    •	Remove any dangerous items
    •	Talk to your CENTURY 21 ® Sales Professional about additional safety tips to help protect you and your family.

    
    
• Making the Deal -
  • A buyer has made an offer - now it is time to negotiate. Rely on your real estate professional to guide you through this process. He or she will help you arrive at an acceptable price, terms and conditions. Once you have accepted an offer, help keep the deal together by meeting deadlines and criteria, including home inspections, appropriate buyer visits, scheduled deposits and other steps

Read these tips and more on the CENTURY 21 ® Corporate Site!