Whether it's your first home, your tenth or an investment, take note of these important tips to help you get the most for your money.
 
  Preparing Your Home   -   De-clutter and depersonalize to achieve the broadest appeal.  
  • Arrange furniture to make rooms appear as spacious as possible.
  • Fix up any noticeable repairs, cracks or chips.
  • Increase curb-appeal by tidying up the front of your house, garbage cans and recycling.
  • Create a comfortable mood for showing with relaxing music, maximum lighting lighting and by adding plants and flowers.
       
 

Marketing Your Home   -   Ask your agent to provide a personalized marketing plan for your home  
 
  • Have your listing placed on MLS and www.royallepage.ca
  • Ask your agent to showcase your property with print and Web-based marketing tools including property feature sheets and Web commercial.
 
       
  Pricing Your Home   -   Understand Current Market Conditions  
  • Ask your agent for pricing on comparable homes in the neighborhood.
  • Understand the marketability of your home's location, size, style and condition
  • Work with your agent to develop a pricing strategy that will sell your home in the shortest  amount of time at the best possible price.
       
  Negotiating Offers   -   Make sure you consider all elements of the offer.  
 
  • Your agent will clarify the offer, including price, deposit, financial terms, inclusions and exclusions and the closing or possession date.

  • Your agent will set out a course of action for any counter-offer terms such as adjusting the offer pric, inclusions and exclusions, the closing date or removing conditions.

 
       
  Closing   -   Hire a professional to represent your interests.  
 
  • Meet with your lawyer to sign closing documentation, discharge any mortgages, transfer the deed and provide keys for the buyer.
  • Obtain estimates from reputable moving companies.
  • Contact utilities to have meters read on closing day and coordinate cancellation, transfers, new service and change of address notification.
   
         
               

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