Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Tips For Buying And Selling Dover NY Real Estate

By Crystal Salazar


Both buyers and sellers of Dover NY real estate can benefit for learning some useful tips of the trade. Many homeowners are struggling to sell their property and quickly begin to feel significant frustration. The entire process can be very stressful and most sellers hope that their property will be sold quickly.

The home that shows best will most likely be sold quickly. Despite the huge number of homes on the market, many sellers are not taking the time and effort to really give themselves the best chance of a sale. Most buyers are looking for a home that is move in ready. People are busy and do not want to spend months or years fixing up a house. Most families are looking for a place that has already been renovated and is in mint condition.

Many homeowners mistakenly believe that every home improvement project has to cost a lot of money. This is not always the case. Many projects, even big ones like kitchen renovations, can be accomplished on a budget. Shopping at the big discount outlets can save a tremendous amount of money. Homeowners who are willing to do most of the work themselves also save a significant amount. Learning to tile and paint is not that difficult, it really just requires time and patience.

A good agent will be able to offer advice about not only a pricing and marketing strategy, but also ways to show the house in its best possible light. One important thing to remember is to remove all clutter. Buyers want to see how much square footage the home has and removing large items and putting them into storage can be worth the effort. In addition, it is a good policy to thoroughly empty, tidy and organize every closet, draw and cabinet in the home.

The factor that causes the most problems between agents and sellers is price. Every homeowner feels that their home is worth more than their competitors. They have so much invested, both financially and emotionally. Being told that their most valuable asset is not worth as much as they would like can be very hard to handle. Sellers should mentally prepare themselves for a number they are not happy to hear. However, if they are serious about selling it is best to be realistic.

The advertising should really grab the buyers attention. There are so many properties to chose from that each one may only receive a few seconds of attention. That time has to count and make a potential buyer want to see more. The pictures must also be very flattering. With digital cameras it is easy to take lots of pictures from every angle to see which creates the best impression of the home.

Most people begin their search on line and may not bother to look at a home that does not look appealing in the advertising photos. Buyers are also busy and do not have time to look at every home. Making sure that the home makes it to the short list is crucial. A detailed write up is also very important. Agents should emphasize all the good features of the property, including location, size, upgrades and price.

Negotiating the Dover NY real estate market can be challenging for everyone involved. However, by taking some initial steps to ensure the home is well priced and well presented, it can be a little easier. Everyone involved should be ready to work hard and stay calm.




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