Selling a Home
If you plan to sell a home in Wilmington, North Carolina, you can request a free, no obligation market analysis from Greg Barber and Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Realty. This comparative market analysis based on current North Carolina home prices and the figures on homes sold within your area will give you the current market value of your house or condo. We can also provide you a marketing plan that is tailored specifically to meet your goals and asking pricing for your home.
Whether you ready to put your house on the Wilmington market or just simply curious about your houses value, we can help. Call us today at 910-228-7925.
There are different reasons for moving. You relocated for your new job or you’re retired. The children have moved out and you need less space. It can also be the opposite, there’s a new baby in the house and you need a bigger one. Whatever the reason, you want the sale of your home to be as smooth as possible. Everything should be done within your time frame as well. Most importantly, you need to get the best price possible. Before making any sudden decisions, let’s sit down and review all the options and make sure we are doing what’s in your best interest.
Finding the Right Wilmington Realtor for You
You need to work closely with your Wilmington realtor to ensure your goals are met and that your asking price is received. When choosing a realtor to work with, consider two things – chemistry and social proof. Working with an experienced realtor is good, but if both of you are not on the same page, then this can lead to trouble. At the end of the day, you need a qualified Wilmington agent that listens and understands your wants and goals. A good Wilmington realtor will give you their full attention and great personal service right from the start.
Helpful Hints on Finding and Working with a Realtor
In order for you to get the best Wilmington realtor, start with social proof. A good realtor will have numerous references and testimonials to back them. If a realtor does not have numerous references and testimonials, you should keep shopping.
You have to trust your intuition. If you get red flags when talking with a prospective realtor, then listen to your gut instincts. Don’t settle for anyone you are not %100 comfortable with.
Use the Internet. Thanks to technology, today’s buyers and sellers can easily search the internet for homes and also research the selling prices of homes in their area. You can do this right here on my web site. Check out the Wilmington realtors web site and see how current and up to date it is. This will say a lot about their online presence and emphasis on web marketing for your property. You can also search the web for more information on the realtor to find out what others are saying about them,
You need to have a honest, straightforward relationship with your realtor. Be open with them and share as much information as possible about the history of the property. They must know as much as they can about the house in order for them to disclose this to potential buyers. Non disclosure can lead to future problems for you and them.
I encourage you to read and listen to the numerous testimonials on my site. I have many happy buyers and sellers to back me up. If you need more information on the fair market value of your Wilmington home or have questions about selling your home, give me a call. I will be glad to help you out.
Marketing Your Wilmington Home
In order to get the realistic asking price you desire for your home, it must be properly positioned in the marketplace and marketed to those that are specifically looking for your house.
I can help sell your home faster because my team and I use print media and the internet, along with a custom tailored marketing plan for your property to get more exposure, therefore more buyers. We market your property 24-7 until it sells.
Showcase Your Wilmington Home
Before listing your property in the market, there are low cost repairs and upgrades you can do to your home to maximize it’s value, which in turn, maximizes the return on your investment. I would be happy to do a walk through of your home and give you my recommendations.
My team and I sit down with you and create a marketing plan that will showcase your home to it’s maximum value. Will review the details of how and where we are promoting your home in the Wilmington marketplace.
When you work with me, you will experience a smooth transaction and have a good experience because we pay close attention to every detail. We are trained to handle and resolve any real estate problem that can be possibly encountered.
Greg Barber and Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Realty know that the way for you to sell your home and get the best possible asking price is to choose a professional, experienced and results-oriented real estate agent. Social proof and trust is the key when making the decision on which realtor is right for you.
Selling Tips for your Wilmington Home
1) Maintain the lawn. A trimmed and mowed lawn creates a good first impression. Gardens are nice too. The exteriors of your property should be inspected. These are the front door, windows, shutters and the steps. Buyers will notice if the house needs painting. It might turn them off and deter them from buying your home.
2) Neatness is very, very important. Make sure to scrub the rooms as thoroughly as you possibly can. Pay close attention to the entryway, bathroom and kitchen. If the carpet needs shampooing, then do so. If it is worn out and old, consider it as an investment to replace it with another one. If there are hardwood floors underneath, then you can possibly remove the carpet entirely.
3) Buyers open cupboards and closets so there should be no dust, lint or cobwebs. If there are items that you do not use, get rid of these. Less furniture makes the room more spacious.
4) Fix every item. This includes loose doorknobs, squeaky doors, broken dishwashers and dripping faucets. If you don’t, this will decrease the value of your home. You would be surprised what a screw drive and wrench can do to increase the value of your home.
5) The small changes you make to your home can leave a significant impression on potential buyers. Something as simple as new towels can freshen up the bathroom and the kitchen. You can also add flowers in the living room, study and bedroom in order to give a sense of warmth. Fresh paint is also a simple and cheap upgrade that can drastically improve a buyers first impression on your house.
6) Potential buyers subconsciously make decisions based on sense of sight and sense of smell. You can ensure your property passes the scent test by using aromatherapy candles or similar. Right before an open house, light a few scented candles or bake some cookies, cake or bread and simmer it with cinnamon. You can also put a pot of apple cider on the stove.
Feel free to contact me with further tips on improving the appearance of your home. I would also be more than happy to do a walk through and make further recommendations as needed.
When the time comes and someone decides to purchase your Wilmington property and makes you an offer, we will negotiate effectively to ensure you get the ideal price your asking for.
You must consider the current status of the real estate market. The real estate market is completely unpredictable. When you do get an offer, it can be overwhelming trying to make the decision if you should accept it or wait for another one, that may or may not come along. This is where the value of a good Wilmington realtor is worth their weight in gold. Nothing can take the place of experience and accurate insight into the current market conditions.
Regardless of whether you are ready to sale your home, looking for ways to improve it’s value, or just simply have some questions, I would be glad to help. Call me at 910-228-7925
