This is what I tell my clients – a radon mitigation system accomplishes at least three things – 1) Provides peace of mind – for homeowners and buyers 2) Can be an asset when you sell your home – it’s one less potential objection from the buyers 3) It provides for a safer environment in which to live. … Results of short-term tests represent the radon potential of the home, rather than the actual exposure encountered under normal living conditions, unless residents keep the home’s windows and doors closed year-round.
Browsing Category Sellers
10 Mistakes Sellers Make
There’s nothing here that’s necessarily ground-breaking, but a clever refresher is always welcomed (and who doesn’t love a little viral video?) 1 – De-Clutter 2 – De-pet 3 – Leave during showings 4 – Strongly consider the first offer 5 – Lowball offers aren’t insults – they’re a starting point 6 – Update, clean and paint 7 – Curb appeal matters 8 – De-personalize 9 – Lighten the house 10 – Fix broken stuff Not included – #11 – Price to the market; what you owe does not matter to the buyers or the market.
Posts With Enduring Interest – Just for Sellers
– Great questions for a seller to ask when interviewing a Realtor to represent you in the marketing and sale of your home/investment property/land – you’re hiring someone to represent your best interests (and will likely pay him/her a fair amount of money to do so); shouldn’t you ask a few questions first? – Required Reading for Sellers – On pricing among other things – An interesting post regarding photos in the MLS from a consumer’s perspective – In Charlottesville, Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Nelson and Louisa – There are currently (as of 2 September 2008) 2,550 properties currently on the market (almost exactly the same number as June of 2007). 263 have only one photo 2234 have multiple photos 53 have no photos (16 are new construction) – More on why no photos are bad .
We’ve Been in This Cycle For a Long Time
Looking through the archives, I came across this story – To Sell or Not To Sell? From September 2005
Why Must the “Full Commission” Myth be Contantly Perpetuated?
There is no “full commission” anymore, just as the term ” discount ” is irrelevant. … Heck, I even do pro bono work (sometimes not intentionally).
Will Sellers Believe Us Now?
When we say that print advertising is a means by which to satiate sellers and not an effective way to market a house, will sellers finally take note of the reality of the market? The LA Times’ shuttering / merging of its real estate section is a sign of the times, and one that Realtors and Sellers should recognize (I think that Buyers already know this).
Proof that Gas Prices are affecting buyers in Charlottesville area
Getting feedback from Buyer’s Agents is one of the most persistent challenges a listing agent faces, yet good feedback is absolutely crucial to understanding buyers’ mindsets to help best advise sellers.
…The trouble is, when showing forty plus houses a week, it’s that more challenging to elicit feedback from Buyers Agents …