Surround Yourself With Expertise
When it is time to sell a property for the first time, make sure to interview three REALTORs before deciding who you will hire to represent you on the sale of your home. Before making any decisions of this caliber be sure to discuss the tax implications with your CPA, tax attorney or Financial Advisor. There are numerous strategies to protect our wealth, and your “team” will assist you with making the right decision.
The real estate transaction process, and laws governing it, vary greatly from state to state and certainly between the U.S. and Canada. This is just one reason for you to work with a network of professional women who can impart their knowledge, skills and experience to guide you through the process with a minimum of headaches and worries. (Use the network search box to the right to locate your local group). Because controlling your financial destiny will ultimately come down to knowing what to do, when to do it, and what mistakes not to make, we rely on our professional network of women to help you navigate these unknown waters.
Many of us find the prospect of strangers walking through our sanctuary: criticizing our decor, opening closets and acting as if they already own the place, can be very disconcerting. The best advice we can give is always remember how you felt when you walked into your home for the first time, and did the same thing….this is a necessity in order to reach your end goal. Staging your home will help you fell a little less like you are hanging out your dirty laundry for people to peruse. We are not talking about removing your furniture, but the simple act of de-cluttering, removing personal items and organizing your home will make you feel proud of your home when it is shown. The staging statistics from the International Association of Home Staging Professionals indicates that staged homes sell on average in 35 days or less. Compared to non-staged homes which remain on the market an average of 80% longer than staged homes. See our information on staging and other home improvements to do, or not do prior to selling your home.
There are many items to discuss related to selling and hiring your team of experts, is the right place to start.