Tips for Top Dollar Offers on your Fountain Hills Home!

Some home sellers in Fountain Hills are finding that 2014 could be the Year of the Picky Home Buyer. While home prices are competitive and interest rates are low, buyers are frequently basing decisions on home condition. Homes that have recent upgrades and show like new are drawing the most buyer activity - and the best offers!

This doesn't mean you have to spend a fortune preparing your home for the market. There's no need to completely remodel - but you must be willing to look at your home with a critical eye. Simply put, many well-qualified buyers are not willing to take on a home that needs work.

This isn't out of laziness; it's simple economics. Mortgage rates are low enough that it makes sense for buyers to purchase the nicest home they can afford with the fewest worries, rather than buy a dated home and face repairs and updates out of their own pockets.

Here are a few examples of updates and repairs that should be considered:

• Paint rooms with neutral colors. Earth tones are "in."
• Replace worn out or stained carpeting.
• Repair/refinish hardwood flooring.
• Replace outdated appliances - stainless steel finishes remain popular.
• Replace worn or stained kitchen countertops with granite.
• Remove clutter from the interior of your home, as well as from the garage and lot.
• Replace cracked tile.
• Install new tub and shower liners.
• Have the air conditioning inspected and serviced.
• Add interest to the exterior landscaping - a splash of color adds curb appeal and makes your home stand out.

A good sales strategy begins with evaluating home condition and prioritizing necessary repairs and updates. I will help you by providing a pre-sale consultation - free of charge! You may also wish to have a home inspection completed. Often, we become so used to living with our home condition issues, such as a slow-dripping faucet or worn carpet, that we no longer take notice of them.

A top-dollar sale comes when you show your home at its best! I have proven strategies for you in my popular e-book, "450 Ideas to Sell Your Home Faster!"  It's completely free, and I encourage you to obtain your copy today.

I have many more home sale strategies and staging tips I'd like to share with you. Contact me today, and find out how we can sell your Fountain Hills home for top dollar!

Tina Nabers

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Selling Your Fountain Hills Home in 2014? 4 Steps to Take Now!

Fountain Hills home sellers have reasons to be optimistic in 2014! Foreclosure inventory in Arizona has dropped by 50% from a year ago, according to data from CoreLogic. Median home prices in the Phoenix-Scottsdale area saw gains through much of 2013. Will the momentum continue in 2014?

Some analysts say yes, some say no! Early pessimism hit when home prices stalled during the last couple months 2013. However, this may have been partially due to the Federal budget wrangling that dominated headlines at the time. When you consider that home inventory in Fountain Hills remains low, while demand among home buyers and investors remains strong, there is certainly room for price growth in our market.

This year, some home sellers in Fountain Hills will do better than others, no matter what the market conditions. A top-dollar sale comes when you show your home at its best! I have proven strategies for you in my popular e-book, "450 Ideas to Sell Your Home Faster!"  It's completely free, and I encourage you to obtain your copy today. I'm sharing some quick tips with you now!

1. Start eyeing your competition. Take a look at homes for sale in your neighborhood, and ask about recently sold prices. I can show you Fountain Hills market information that includes original listing price, final sales price, days on market, and more.

2. Get a home inspection. You might be so used to that dripping faucet that you don't even notice it anymore. Same thing for the rattle in the dishwasher, or the loose railing on the deck. A home inspection is a good way to evaluate your home's condition objectively. If issues are found, you may not have to fix everything in order to sell - but you will need to price your home accordingly.

3. Spruce up the home interior. Fresh paint, polished floors, and sparkling clean kitchens and baths appeal strongly to home buyers. Remove clutter - for good! Get in the habit of keeping your home in ready-to-show condition.

4. Have a sale plan. How fast should your home sell? How much profit can you reasonably expect from the sale? These questions can be answered by obtaining a pre-sale consultation. I will conduct a comparative market analysis, and present you with a net sheet that estimates your potential home sale price, projected transaction expenses, and estimated cash at closing.

It's never too soon to get started! I have many more home sale strategies and staging tips I'd like to share with you. Contact me today, and find out how we can sell your Fountain Hills home for top dollar in 2014!

Tina Nabers

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6 Selling Strategies For Your Fountain Hills Home!

2013 is shaping up to be a year of opportunity for Fountain Hills home sellers! If you are thinking of putting your home on the market, now is the time! 

We have motivated buyers looking for Arizona homes all year around, and the winter months are an excellent time to sell!

In addition to the valuable selling tips I have on my website, I have a few home selling ideas for you here from AOL real estate. I've added thoughts from my own experience:

1. Instead of downplaying an unusual home feature, promote it towards a certain type of buyer. For example, if you have a two-bedroom home with a four-car garage, it could be perfect for a car enthusiast! Or, if you have a small second bedroom, it may be perfect for a nursery or home office. Decorate the room/area accordingly.

2. Include a perk in return for a full-price offer. Things like a golf membership, a home security service or home warranty can draw a lot of attention, and sweeten the deal for a buyer.

3. Accommodate showing appointment requests, even if it means some inconvenience. Being flexible can help you find the right buyer.

4. Beware of flashy marketing gimmicks that promise big-price offers. If your home cannot live up to its marketing when the buyers see it in person, the only one who "wins" is the advertising company.

5. De-personalize your home. It's hard to take down family photos, but since your goal is to sell and move on, you need to do this at some point anyway! Decorate sparse walls with tasteful, inexpensive artwork or photos of local scenery.

6. Do some home staging! You don't have to spend a bundle. A good technique is to pretend you are having a dinner party or other gathering. Display new guest towels and fancy soaps in the washrooms. Set the dining room table. Have a vase of fresh flowers on the table. Put out the little extras that say "welcome" to guests!

Looking for more home selling ideas? I would be happy to give you professional suggestions specific to your home! I will also tell you what improvements will pay off, so that you do not spend money needlessly. In the meantime, help yourself to my free e-book, "450 Ideas To Help Sell Your Home Faster!"

Getting top dollar for your Fountain Hills home also requires a comparative market analysis! I will be happy to evaluate your home's competitive strength in the Fountain Hills real estate market. There is no charge and no obligation!

Let my 30 years of experience be your home selling advantage! When you have questions about selling your home, call me for prompt, professional service! 

Tina Nabers

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