Cape Coral Luxury Real Estate - Andrea Palmer

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Thursday, October 25, 2012

Are You Selling Your Home? Or Using It To Sell The Competition?


Are You Selling Your Home? Or Using It To Sell The Competition?
 

So many sellers mistakenly believe that buyers can see past their everyday clutter, personal decorating choices and deferred maitenance issues but it simply isn’t true. In fact, we often say that homes which aren’t properly prepared & staged help sell the homes which are showcased to sell.
Here are some of the top things that sellers need to fix before selling their homes:
1) Dark Rooms: dark rooms make buyers huddle together, hold bags or purses tightly against their body and look really, really uncomfortable. This generally results in quick showings with buyers rushing off to see the next listing.
 

Solution: Taking down heavy draperies and ensuring that each room in a home has adequate lightning is essential. And when I say lighting I am not just referring to a basic ceiling fixture. Table lamps, stylish floor lamps, modern pendants or chandeliers are all essential fixtures to set the mood for your buyers and showcase a lifestyle instead of just a harshly illuminating a room.
 


2) Wallpaper & Borders: The ‘flower power wallpaper’ which matches the sofa, throw pillows and rug is often a strong buyer objection. It doesn't matter that they aren't buying all matching components – it’s not their style and not the lifestyle they want to buy into. Wallpaper is also one of the top objections buyers have a home; its time-consuming to take down and its often not to their taste. That means time and money to properly redo the space and for most buyers they would just rather move on.
 


Solution: This one is simple. Take down the wallpaper before you list the home. Trust me, buyers will be appreciative. Don’t forget to paint the space a modern, neutral color so that your target buyers are impressed by the room!
 


3) Clutter & Collections: It’s amazing how much stuff we can accumulate when living in a home but leaving it all out for buyers to see when they visit your property is always an issue. Whether its piles of stuff on counter-tops & desks or collections of things you are very proud of – all of these things make buyers very uncomfortable. Choosing to have them remember your home as the place with the crazy stuffed deer and moose head collection instead of the house with the gorgeous kitchen and luxurious master bedroom will end up costing you thousands of dollars in lost equity.
 

Solution: Start packing away your treasures now. Not only does this mean you’ll have a head start on the packing process once your home sells but you’ll also make sure that your buyers remember your home – not your all your stuff. Remember, a home can have the best kitchen ever but if overwhelming clutter makes it appear that the home lacks essential storage then those upgrades don’t matter.

4) Unpleasant Smells: If a home has icky odors, this has a powerful negative effect on buyers. If you think about what you do when you smell something unpleasant, I bet it isn't lingering in the place where the smell is. Whether its heavy or ethnic cooking odors, pet smells or even heavy artificial floral scents – all these things have a tendency to offend your buyers right away. Guess where offended buyers go? You're right! Right into the arms of your competition.


Solution: Be objective and proactive when it comes to preparing your home for sale. If you have smoked for years in the home, that smoke smell is ingrained in everything. Walls need to be washed, primed & painted and carpets will need to be replaced. If its pet odors, figure out where they are coming from and then deal with the issue. If its cooking smells, consider alternative cooking styles while the house is on the market or eat out. You want your buyers to be comfortable while they preview their home so deal with the issues so your home is appealing to both the eyes and the nose.
Many sellers cannot objectively look at their home to see if its suffering from some – or all – of these issues. I will spot these issues and can refer a professional home stager to help you develop a plan to both prepare and showcase your property for sale. This way your home is selling itself – not its competition! 
 


Thursday, October 18, 2012

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Home for sale in Cape Coral, FL 199,900 USD Beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bath, pool home. Home features 24 inch porcelain tile laid diagonally, custom cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, upgraded plumbing and lighting fixtures, 5 inch base trim, fresh paint inside and out, custom tiled showers, lots of closet space and brand new pool with oversized paver pool deck. Home has recently been landscaped with palm trees and concrete curbing. This is a must see.

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Home for sale in Cape Coral, FL 499,000 USD ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!!!! Very large 2 story Gulf Access Pool Home with 3,222 sq. ft. of living space/5,836 total area. This 3 BR/3-1/2 BA Pool home with Den has the most amazing entryway. Glass and Steel Doors open up to an amazing view of living area with 23 foot ceilings with a view of the balcony around the upstairs. Home has most amazing chandelier that is remote controlled over the impressive living area. Each bedroom has it`s own bathroom,a balcony & hardwood floors. Italian Marble flooring in rest of home. This is an incredibly impressive home. Kitchen has granite counter tops. Come and see for yourself! 

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Monday, June 25, 2012

8 Reasons Why You Should Work With a REALTOR®

8 Reasons Why You Should Work With a REALTOR®

Not all real estate practitioners are REALTORS®. The term REALTOR® is a registered trademark that identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION of REALTORS® and subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics. Here's why it pays to work with a REALTOR®.
  1. Navigate a complicated process. Buying or selling a home usually requires disclosure forms, inspection reports, mortgage documents, insurance policies, deeds, and multipage settlement statements. A knowledgeable expert will help you prepare the best deal, and avoid delays or costly mistakes.
  2. Information and opinions. REALTORS® can provide local community information on utilities, zoning, schools, and more. They’ll also be able to provide objective information about each property. A professional will be able to help you answer these two important questions: Will the property provide the environment I want for a home or investment? Second, will the property have resale value when I am ready to sell?
  3. Help finding the best property out there. Sometimes the property you are seeking is available but not actively advertised in the market, and it will take some investigation by your REALTOR® to find all available properties.
  4. Negotiating skills. There are many negotiating factors, including but not limited to price, financing, terms, date of possession, and inclusion or exclusion of repairs, furnishings, or equipment. In addition, the purchase agreement should provide a period of time for you to complete appropriate inspections and investigations of the property before you are bound to complete the purchase. Your agent can advise you as to which investigations and inspections are recommended or required.
  5. Property marketing power. Real estate doesn’t sell due to advertising alone. In fact, a large share of real estate sales comes as the result of a practitioner’s contacts through previous clients, referrals, friends, and family. When a property is marketed with the help of a REALTOR®, you do not have to allow strangers into your home. Your REALTOR® will generally prescreen and accompany qualified prospects through your property.
  6. Someone who speaks the language. If you don’t know a CMA from a PUD, you can understand why it’s important to work with a professional who is immersed in the industry and knows the real estate language.
  7. Experience. Most people buy and sell only a few homes in a lifetime, usually with quite a few years in between each purchase. Even if you have done it before, laws and regulations change. REALTORS®, on the other hand, handle hundreds of real estate transactions over the course of their career. Having an expert on your side is critical.
  8. Objective voice. A home often symbolizes family, rest, and security — it’s not just four walls and a roof. Because of this, homebuying and selling can be an emotional undertaking. And for most people, a home is the biggest purchase they’ll every make. Having a concerned, but objective, third party helps you stay focused on both the emotional and financial issues most important to you.

5 Common First Time Home Buyer Mistakes

5 Common First Time Home Buyer Mistakes

  1. They don’t ask enough questions of their lender and end up missing out on the best deal.
  2. They don’t act quickly enough to make a decision and someone else buys the house.
  3. They don’t find the right agent who’s willing to help them through the homebuying process.
  4. They don’t do enough to make their offer look appealing to a seller.
  5. They don’t think about resale before they buy. The average first-time buyer only stays in a home for four years.


Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Avoid Foreclosure

 Are you thinking about Short Selling your house????
 Now is the time – New regulations for 2013! Short Sale needs to close in 2012!!!
The government generally considers forgiven debt to be income. If a seller has signed legal loan papers to take out a $200,000 mortgage and the lender accepts $100,000 in a short sale, for example, the seller received the equivalent of $100,000 in free money by government estimates. As a result, the IRS taxes it. For tax year 2012, however, the government still forgives the debt; in 2013, it might not.
The tax amount can be significant. On a debt of $100,000, a short-sale seller in the 25 percent tax bracket could end up owing $25,000 in income taxes.
Since short sales can take months and even fall through, homeowners considering a short sale may want to
start the process sooner rather than later!
My Name is Andrea Palmer and I can help sell your home before time runs out!
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