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The
thought of selling brings some people to this
section with excitement because they are moving
onto something else in life, bigger and better things,
like . . . a new job . . . retirement . .
. a new town . . . going back home . . .
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Other folks come here because they have to sell
even though their heart is in it.
Whatever your reason
for selling real estate, this section will help you
prepare to do it so you maximize your bottom
line.
After
reviewing the information here online, call
me. When I represent
sellers my focus is to guide them through
a complex maze including effective planning and
marketing, negotiations, disclosures, contract
clauses and other aspects so they realize the most
for their property in the least amount of
time and with as little inconvenience as
possible. Until then . . .
Best
regards,
Joanne,
Your
San
Francisco Bay Area Real
Estate Broker
P.S.
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Frequently asked questions about
selling.
Q:
How much is
my home worth?
A: The short answer
is only as much as a buyer is willing to pay. And,
you the seller directly influence a buyer’s decision as
to how much they will
pay.
Q: Do I have to
spruce up my house or can I sell it as it
is?
A: The short answer
is this depends on how your home shows right now, what
price you’re willing to settle for and how long you want
to be on the market.
Usually the better a
home shows, the higher the selling price.
If you do not make your home attractive to
buyers in the market, more than likely your competition
will. That
can mean you may lose a buyer, lose thousands of
dollars in selling price, lose time, become stale
on the market and ultimately sell for less than you
could have.
Q: Do I have to
have any inspections before I put my house on the
market?
A: Yes and no. Think about
this, if you have a termite inspection on your home
before you accept an offer from a buyer you will know
how much money will be needed to repair your home. That dollar
amount will affect your bottom line. If you agree in
a sale to provide a termite clearance, then you will
have to pay for the repairs noted in that report. In a
typical market, buyers look to sellers to provide a
termite clearance at the seller’s expense. Since this can
be quite costly, knowing the amount of repairs before
accepting a buyer’s offer is
critical.
If
on the other hand you are in a hot market area, where
multiple bidders are abundant and wigwams are selling
for the price of mansions, then you might be able to
sell “as is,” make no termite or other repairs. In this case you
would be wise to have a termite report on hand to
provide a buyer so they know upfront what they’re going
to be responsible for.
In
California
it is no longer “Buyer Beware.” Seller’s of
single family homes and units up to four have a legal
obligation under civil code 1102.3 to disclosure
anything they know or should reasonably know about their
property.
Consequently, if after the escrow closes a buyer
finds out your property is riddled with damage they have
grounds to bring legal action against you and probably
win as the courts for the most part are sympathetic to
buyers.
Understanding
your legal responsibility you would be wise to conclude
you should get inspections on your home before
hand. I
recommend sellers get at least a termite
inspection.
If their roof is more than two years old I
recommend they also get a roof inspection. If they have made
any alterations to the home, then a general home
inspection and a trip to the city to obtain copies of
permits is essential as well.
Q:
How do I go about selling my
property?
A: Well, you're off to a
good start by being here. It shows you're doing
your homework. Visiting Realtor® web sites gives
you a look into what they are like. When you find
one, perhaps me for instance, give them a call or
drop them an email. Remember, you will be entering
an important business relationship and you need feel
comfortable with whomever you choose. You
need to feel that person really cares about
you, is knowledgeable, experienced and has a keen
insight into the world of real estate. Believe me,
there is no substitute for experience. I hope
you decide to call or email me.
The
following tips will help you influence a
buyer and maximize your selling price.
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Joanne L. Gardiner, Broker, e-PRO
Realtor
"For Old-Fashioned Service in
Cyberspace"
Advantage Realty
Advantage
Mortgage Associates
3205 Whipple Road - Union City,
California 94587
(510)
429-4800
San Francisco Bay Area
San
Francisco East Bay Real Estate
web site:
http://www.joannegardiner.com
Our primary services in
the San Francisco Bay Area are: East
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The types of real estate
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