by Chris Pelkola Lee | Mar 30, 2012
Enjoying these tips? Here is the last in the installation, courtesy of Keller Williams. Myth #6: When you receive an offer, you should make the buyer wait. This gives you a better negotiating position. Truth: You should reply immediately to an offer! ...
by Chris Pelkola Lee | Mar 29, 2012
Myth #5: You are better off selling your home on your own and saving money on the commission you would have paid to a real estate agent. Truth: Statistically, many sellers who attempt to sell their homes on their own cannot consummate the sale without the service of...
by Chris Pelkola Lee | Mar 28, 2012
Halfway through the miniseries, here is Myth #4 as brought to you by Keller Williams. Do any of these seem familiar yet? Myth #4: Your home must be every home buyer’s dream home. Truth: If you get carried away with repairs and replacements to your home,...
by Chris Pelkola Lee | Mar 27, 2012
Myth #3: Once a potential buyer sees the inside of your home, curb appeal won’t matter. Truth: Buyers probably won’t make it to the inside of the home if the outside of your home does not appeal to them. Buyers and their agents often do drive-bys...
by Chris Pelkola Lee | Mar 26, 2012
Myth #2: Minor repairs can wait until later. There are more important things to be done. Truth: Minor repairs make your house more marketable, allowing you to maximize your return (or minimize loss) on the sale. Most buyers are looking for homes that are ready for...