How long does it really take to sell a house? While there is not one person who can give a definite answer to this frequently asked question, there are a numbers of factors that can help you determine how long your house would sit on the market.
Monday, December 28, 2015
Monday, December 21, 2015
3 Simple yet Effective Tips to Ensure a Successful Open House
You have done all the necessary preparations to make sure
that your house is in order but do you think you will attract the right people
to your open house? To increase your chances of success, here are some simple
yet effective tips that you may want to consider.
Tips to Increase Your Chances of Having a Successful Open House
Use the right sign.
You can dramatically increase foot traffic on the day of the
open house by replacing your "for sale" sign with an "open
house" sign at least 7 days before the event. These signs (popularly known
as "riders") are available at your favorite home improvement store
for just a few dollars.
Let your neighbors
in.
You may not believe it but the people in your neighborhood can
help you sell your house fast so invite them in. A lot of people would want
their friends and relatives to move into the neighborhood so send invitations,
fliers and/or emails to let them know about the event. You can even consider
holding a neighborhood exclusive an hour before the house opens to the public.
Choose the right agent.
Ideally, your agent should use all the tools available to
ensure that your property will sell fast and for top dollar. Aside from using
popular real estate sites such as Realtor.com, Trulia.com, Zillow.com and
multiple listing sites (MLS), your agent should blog and tweet about the
upcoming event, and make use of real estate apps and printed brochures to reach
the most number of people.
And remember - being present at the event and meeting
prospective buyers would not do you any good so it would be best if you would
get out of the way.
For more valuable tips on selling
or buying a home, please visit my site at http://www.pamsantoro.bhhsgeorgia.com/. You can also contact me at 678-656-6627 if you have any
questions about local market conditions, financing or anything that can help
you with in your search for real estate.
Photo Courtey of phanlop88 at freedigitalphotos.net
Tuesday, December 8, 2015
5 Simple Tips for First Time Home Sellers
The housing market has been changed forever. If you are selling a house for the first time, you need to know that today's home buyers are pickier and are using more tools to help them find the right home to suit their needs. As such, it is not enough to simply list your house for sale. You need to have a solid marketing strategy to help you sell your house fast and make a good profit out of it. Here are some tips that can help you accomplish this goal.
Know your potential buyers.
You can create an effective marketing plan if you know who
would most likely buy your listing. According to the National
Association of Realtors (NAR), today's home buyers
would most probably belong to the millennial generation, are mobile (use their
mobile phones to search for listings and open houses), and use photos to help
them make their buying decision. Moreover, today's buyers enter the market when
they are ready to buy.
On the other hand, buyers belonging to the Silent Generation
(those born between 1925 and 1945) start the process by getting in touch with
their agents and prefer to attend open houses before making a decision.
Price it right.
You will get the most number of showings during the first
two to three weeks so put a realistic price tag on your house right from the
start to increase your chances of selling your house fast.
Throw in some extras.
Sweeten the deal by offering some nice extras (new stainless
steel kitchen appliances, flat TVs and/or washer and dryer sets, etc.) to
potential home buyers.
Make it move-ready.
You can sell your house fast and for top dollar if you make
your home move-ready before listing it on the market. Keep in mind that most
buyers want to start fresh and would not want another item on their to-do list
after buying a new house.
Hire the right agent.
Not all real estate agents are created equal so do your
homework before choosing the agent you would like to work with. To increase
your chances of choosing the right agent, get a referral from someone you
trust, and talk with recent and past clients. Make sure that the agent is
licensed, has the right credentials, knows your area and has considerable
experience in the field. You should also look at their current listings and
business websites to see what types of properties they are selling and to determine
how effectively they are using their online tools.
For more valuable
tips on selling or buying a home, please visit my site at http://www.pamsantoro.bhhsgeorgia.com/.
You can also contact me at 678-656-6627 if you have any questions about local
market conditions, financing or anything that can help you with in your search
for real estate.
Photo courtesy of Stuart Miles at freedigitalphotos.com
Photo courtesy of Stuart Miles at freedigitalphotos.com
Sunday, November 29, 2015
Closing Delays: How Can It Be Avoided?
For a home buyer, there is nothing more frustrating than experiencing a closing delay. After making sure that all the documentation is in order and making all the arrangements for the moving day, not being able to get the keys and move in to your new home can be a nightmare. Don't let this happen to you. Consider these tips to help you avoid having your closing date put off.
4 Useful Tips to Avoid Closing Delays
Communicate.
Most closing problems can be avoided by keeping the communication lines open, so check with your lender on a regular basis. Also, don't hesitate to contact the settlement company if there is anything that you don't understand.Have enough money.
To avoid any delays, you should have enough funds in your bank account to cover your closing costs. Most experts agree that you should budget 3% of the final home price for this. Your lenders can give you a rough estimate of your closing costs but this may change on the day of the closing. Have some extra money to cover for any incidental costs for good measure.Check your documents.
Any incorrect, misspelled or missing information in your documents can cause closing delays, so check all of the information carefully prior to closing.Bring a valid ID.
Without a valid government-issued ID, the title company will not notarize your signature on the closing documents, so don't forget to bring a current driver's license or passport on closing day. You wouldn't want something as simple as this to prevent you from getting the keys to your new home, right?
Buying a new home can be a very exciting time for your
family, so follow these tips and you can be sure that closing delays wouldn't get
in your way.
For more valuable tips on selling
or buying a home, please visit my site at http://www.pamsantoro.bhhsgeorgia.com/. You can also contact me at 678-656-6627 if you have any
questions about local market conditions, financing or anything that can help
you with in your search for real estate.
Sunday, November 22, 2015
Moving to Alpharetta, Georgia: Some Things You Need to Know About
Moving to a new location can be an exciting adventure. It can also be very intimidating, to say the least. As such, you need to learn everything you can about your new neighborhood to avoid any unpleasant surprises down the line.
If you happen
to set your eyes on making Alpharetta,
GA your new home, here are some things you need to know to prepare you for
what’s in store for you in your new neighborhood.
Population
As of 2015, Alpharetta has a population of 61,375 people. It has an average household size of 2.65.
72.19% of the population is white, 10.41% are black, 12.99% are Asian, 0.08%
are Native Americans, and 1.53% belong to other racial groups.
Climate
Alpharetta
gets 53 inches of rain per year (US average is 37) and 2 inches of snowfall per
year (average US city gets 25 inches of snow). On average, Alpharetta gets 218
sunny days and 112 days with any measurable precipitation per year.
Housing
The median home cost in Alpharetta is $302,400
(Note: The price of real estate went up by about 15.20% in the
last year). 56.9% of the 24,358 housing units in the area are
owner-occupied, 38.2% are renter-occupied, and 4.9% are vacant.
Income
Median household income for 2015 is $85,183 (US average is
$53,217), while average household income is $123,427 (US average is $74,699). A 3.57% increase in household income is predicted for
2015 to 2020.
Employment
The unemployment rate in Alpharetta is 5.20%
(U.S. average is 6.30%). Recent job growth is 1.77%.
Education
Alpharetta is home
to some of the best schools in Georgia. Public education is run by the Fulton County School System while higher
education is provided by Gwinnett Technical College, Emory University and Life
University. There are also a number of private, charter and alternative schools
in the area.
Entertainment
You will never run out of
entertainment options while in Alpharetta. There are plenty of bars, restaurants, and shops to
choose from, and there’s a wide variety of things to do that will appeal to
every member of the family. You'll just North of Atlanta which houses the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, The World of Coca-Cola, and CNN Center, to name a few.
Healthcare
According to the Metro Atlanta Chamber,
Alpharetta has some of the nation’s most qualified, affordable and efficient
healthcare systems in the country.
Now, are you ready to make Alpharetta your new home?
For more valuable
tips on selling or buying a home, please visit my site at http://www.pamsantoro.bhhsgeorgia.com/.
You can also contact me at 678-656-6627 if you have any questions about local
market conditions, financing or anything that can help you with in your search
for real estate.
Logo photo courtesy of www.alpharetta.ga.us
Sunday, November 8, 2015
Home for Sale in Alpharetta, GA: Featuring a Large Basement!
9845 Rod Road, Alpharetta, GA 30022
5 beds 5 baths ~ 5,493 sq ft
For
more valuable tips on selling or buying a home, please visit my site at http://www.pamsantoro.bhhsgeorgia.com/.
You can also contact me at 678-656-6627 if you have any questions about local
market conditions, financing or anything that can help you with in your search
for real estate.
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
Special Event - Educational Workshop for Aging Parents and Their Families - Oct. 28th 1PM to 2:30PM
Register for our special event: Exclusively for Aging Parents and their Families at Spruill Oaks Library on October 28, 2015 1pm-2:30pm. CALL FOR DETAILS 678-842-3100.
Please join us for an educational workshop Exclusively for Aging Parents and their families:
Empower
Yourself and Your Parents
Wednesday,
October 28th
1:00 pm-2:30 pm, light refreshments will
be served. Please feel free to
include in your RSVP Friends and Colleagues that would be interested in Empowering
themselves and their parents too!
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