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Preparing To Sell Lake Chatuge Real Estate
Prepare to be a Teacher and Tour Guide
When you are selling your lakefront, riverfront, mountain view or deep forest property, be prepared to be a teacher… When selling your luxury resort type property, it is quite likely you will not be dealing with inexperienced homebuyers, struggling with financial issues and mortgage qualification challenges. Chances are you will be dealing with a financially secure, real estate savvy middle age or older buyer. These buyers likely know a lot about the business of owning a house. What they likely will be new to, is the environment they are wanting to move into. I love to work with sellers that are willing to, and even enjoy, educating the potential buyers for their property about all things they should know about the environment the house is in. I encourage sellers to prepare a guide book of sorts for the property. Fill it with useful information, warnings of hazards, local animal and/or fish behaviors, complete with photo’s or security camera videos! Tell us all about your dock… how deep is the water at the dock when lake is at full pool. Does the dock get grounded in the winter draw down period? Tell about any potential boating hazards around you cove or dock… On a stream? Does it run year round? Does it have Trout? Have you ever seen it flood? How high did it get? How long did it last? did it do any damage or frighten you? Do you have an escape route? How about your street access? Can you get through when it snows? My wife and I have been living on Lake Chatuge over 10 years now. We find our friends and neighbors are enthusiasts about all of the natural challenges that are a part of our lake and mountain living experience. As a seller, be prepared to share with your potential buyers your stories, lessons learned, great family moments and your photos!
When Should I Sell?
Establish your time frame for selling early on. If you have a personal consideration, or an unexpected "Life event", that doesn’t allow you much flexibility for your selling time frame, then your agent will work with you. We can help you accelerate the process by giving you a thorough market analysis and action plan to best fit your goals. If you do not need to sell immediately, we will sit down with you and review current market conditions to find the ideal time to sell.
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Other Things To Consider
What Is The Market Like?
Typically, homes sell more frequently in the summer months because they look their best - lakes are full, lawns are green and flowers are blooming. Nice landscaping can be very attractive to buyers. Many families will buy in the summer months because they want their kids to finish out the school year before they move. Economic conditions also determine real estate demands. Selling your house during periods of low interest rates can benefit you because buyers will obtain mortgage loans more easily. Periods of low unemployment and pent-up demand also ensures an accessible pool of potential buyers. We will help you determine the best selling price for your property by looking at a myriad of factors including the current market value, comparable properties, amenities, finances, repairs, square footage, and more.
Setting your Selling Price
This is the heart of the matter… You’ve heard advice on decluttering, making repairs, making the house available of showings, etc. I could write pages of material on the subject of effective, accurate pricing, but let me summarize the process this way. Setting an effective selling price, requires thorough research, an understanding of market conditions, and an awareness of your properties unique features. By following these guidelines, you can position your home competitively in the market, ultimately leading to a successful sale. It’s not an exact science, and there is definitely value in having years of experience in navigating this process. This is an important component in the selling process. Be smart!
What Is My Property Worth?
Without a professional agent, most independent property sellers tend to overestimate the value of their property. You can avoid this pitfall by consulting with an experienced real estate listing agent. You can do a lot to increase the appeal of your property and to create a lasting impact on potential buyers.
Free Home ValuationWhat To Do To Prepare:
1] Curb Appeal. Update your landscaping. If you have a lawn, make sure it’s well manicured. Depending on the season, you might consider adding some colorful flowers or fresh greenery.
2] Polish The Details. Simple upgrades such as window repairs, carpet and tile treatments, and a fresh coat of paint will instantly highlight the property’s details.
3] Clean And Staged. There is beauty in simplicity. Remove the extra personal items and clutter to keep a cleaner look. Your agent may suggest adding mirrors to certain walls, fresh flowers to dining tables or candles in the kitchen.
4] Disclosures And Inspections. If the property does have any complications, we will help you create a thorough disclosure statement. We will also make sure the necessary inspections and repairs are handled in the case of a crucial issue.
5] Time To Show. Buyers feel more comfortable discussing the property directly with the agent. Your agent will engage with their expertise in your property and the most important negotiating factors.
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Tips For Selling Your Home
Increase Your Curb and Your Dock Appeal
When selling a lakefront home, remember "Curb Appeal" is important, but your property's view from the water is extremely important as well. Clean, organize and de-clutter your dock and shoreline.
Give Your House a Deep Clean
First impressions are everything. Before you decide to list your home, give it a deep clean. Clean toilets, wipe down surfaces, mop floors, clean rugs and scrub bathrooms - even consider calling in the professionals to ensure that your home is in the best condition it can possibly be.
Declutter The Home
When a home is clutter-free, buyers are able to focus on the actual home instead of on the piles of mail, laundry, and general mess in your home. Potential buyers want to envision their items on your counter versus resisting the urge to clean up your mess. Decluttering & organizing will go a long way in appealing to potential buyers.
Call a Handyman
When selling a house, you should make sure everything that needs to be fixed has been taken care of before listing a home. Potential buyers will come into your home knowing you took care of it, giving them more peace of mind.
Paint the Walls
Not only is painting a great way to clean up the walls but making the overall color scheme neutral will increase the appeal to potential buyers, making it easier for them to envision their belongings in the house - get rid of any bright, outdated paint colors and go with a neutral palette throughout the house.
Stage Your Home
Staged homes tend to fill quickly because they feel homier - if you have neutral furniture that you can leave in the home, do it, otherwise consider a professional staging company.
Depersonalize Your Home
You want to leave a few nice, framed photos around the house to make the home appear inviting and lived in, but in general, removing your very personal items, such as family photos will let the potential buyers see their photos in those places, versus yours.
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