Have you been thinking about selling your home this year? The spring selling season is fast approaching in Glen Rock – historically it’s the time of the year when a seller gets the most money for their home. And in real estate, the spring market starts the day after the SuperBowl, not March 20th. As soon as football season is over, buyers will be out looking.
Here’s what you can do to start getting ready.
Find Out How Much Your Home Is Worth
You may have a strong opinion about how much your home will sell for. But it’s in your best interest to consult an experienced Glen Rock real estate agent for their expert opinion. A good agent will do a thorough analysis of your home, taking into account your home’s size, style, neighborhood, number of beds/baths, lot size, condition and other characteristics that influence the sale price of a home. Then they’ll compare your home to other homes of the same style that have recently sold in the neighborhood. Personally, I provide a detailed spreadsheet comparing your home against recent sales with dollar adjustments for each of the differences between your home and the comparable homes. I’ve been working as a full-time real estate agent in Glen Rock for ten years. I’m also a Glen Rock resident.
What’s My Glen Rock Home Worth? – Request a Market Valuation
Calculate How Much Your Sale Will Net
So you’ve come to a consensus about how much your home will sell for. Do you know how much of that you get to keep? You’ll have to pay your mortgage balance, attorney fee, real estate commission, transfer tax and other miscellaneous fees (final water bill, recording fees, any unpaid taxes). Contact me and I’ll email you a Closing Cost Worksheet.
First, Fix It
Anything in your home in disrepair that can be easily fixed should be addressed before the home goes up for sale. You’ll want to pay particular attention to the front exterior and the most important rooms in the house: The master bedroom, the kitchen, and the living room.
Next, Clean it
It’s not too early to start decluttering your home, the number one challenge for most homeowners. A decluttered home will make it appear larger. And the fewer personal items, the easier it will be for a buyer to visualize herself/himself in the home.
And then there’s cleaning. From the inside out, a clean listing is a happy listing. It’s not good enough to just put things away. Potential buyers will and do open closets and drawers throughout the house when they’re looking at your listing. Be sure to keep personal items that you do not want on display in drawers that are clearly your personal furniture.
The more organized you can be, the better.
Plan Your Spring Green Up
A few basic things on the outside can really bring your home to life. Fertilizing in late March will help your lawn green up faster. And adding fresh mulch to flower beds and around bushes will make a favorable first impression. Of course, the more color, the better – so consider adding spring flowers near the entrance. (More color is better with one exception – don’t buy red mulch!)
Decide Where You’re Going
The winter months are a good time to research where you might want to move to. You can search for Bergen County homes here. Or if you’re thinking about moving to another part of the state, country, or even another country altogether, contact me and I can find a good buyer’s agent to assist you wherever you’re going.
So take the first step in the journey of selling your home. Call me for a free home valuation, 201.421.0506 cell or 201.445.4300 x231 office. We’ll schedule a brief walk-through at a time that’s convenient for you. Then I’ll go away, do my research, and come back with a detailed analysis of your’s home value. I’ll also explain how I use professional photography, video and online marketing techniques to sell your home faster and for top dollar.
Testimonials from buyers and sellers I’ve worked with