Pricing it right the first time around.

“In a real estate man's eye, the most expensive part of the city is where he has a house to sell”

While your home may seem priceless to you, a buyer does not see it in the same light.  You see all the memories had with loved ones; buyers see a blank slate ready to be made their own.
Today’s market is very price driven.  Pricing your home too high in today’s market could severely hurt your chances of selling.  Remember this, a higher list price does not always mean a higher sale price.

Buyers are savvy. Technology allows them to search the local MLS, research the latest trends, and even see how your neighborhood's prices have changed over the last 30 days. They will know if your home is overpriced. It is best to error on the side of too little than too much in this numbers game. If you price your home right, however, you're sure to find a ready and willing buyer.

Consider these points when thinking about selling your home:

The Area: What are homes like yours selling for? Comparables can be found by analyzing nearby that homes have similar square footage, upgrades, and amenities. If a comparable home sold for $150,000, there's little chance you'll find a buyer willing to pay $180,000 for your overpriced home. You always want to be the least expensive home in the neighborhood, when it comes to selling, not the most! Everybody loves a deal.

Don’t be greedy: A well-priced home is sure to get more showings than a home that costs more than the competition. More showings mean more exposure, which ups the chances of you receiving an offer.

How Bad You Need to Sell: This is the real kicker. Some homeowners want to sell, but they don't need to. That means they can wait out a down market, or even wait for the "perfect" buyer. If, however, you find yourself needing to move across town, or across the state, then you will have to be more willing in today's market to compromise. And compromise is all about price when it comes to real estate.

Using my expertise of the Indianapolis market, I can help you determine the best price to list your home at to ensure a sale.  The information I provide you will help you receive the highest sale price in the lowest number of days one the market.

Now that you know what you need to price your home for sale, it is time to get it ready to put on the market.  Next week we will supply you with 10 things to help your home shine.

Life Transitions

Selling Real estate often is more about “life transitions” than just selling or purchasing

a home. Over the last few months, I have worked with several clients that are downsizing from their home where they raised their family, moving to small home or even a retirement home. There is an emotional piece to this transition, not only with the Sellers, but with the family members who were raised in the home.  The Seller has to deal with and decide what to do with all of their belongings that have accumulated. What about that wonderful couch that no one wants? Or the dining room table that is full of memories of holidays and family meals, lives shared together. The sale of their home represents a closure to that time in their lives and moving to the last stage of their life.  This is why a real estate agent needs to be more than just someone selling or listing a home.  An agent has to be able to tap into the clients needs and cater to each of their individual situations.  When it comes down to it, sometimes being a real estate agent is less about the actual transaction and more about guiding your clients through their next life transition, whatever that may be.

Fall Family Gathering

   A perfect Sunday in October. Blue skies and 70 degrees, what a great day for Family

Fun Fest. We had more than 120 people (and several dogs) come celebrate the day.

   There were family Photos, Face Painting, Pumpkin Painting and don’t forget the Bounce house!

   The unbelievable voice of Pres Maxson entertained everyone with great music.

It was an afternoon filled with laughter and fun.

We were also able to raise approx $500 dollars towards Huntington’s disease.
Thank you for all who attended! We have many more photos and will be sending them to you individually :)

Information coming soon on photo’s with Santa event.