A Seller's guide to getting their home SOLD!

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Selecting a Real Estate Consultant who will represent you in the marketing and sale of your home may be one of the most important decisions of your life.

This selection process is just as important as selecting any other professional such as your family doctor or attorney. That individual selected should be working for you, keeping at all times your best interest in mind. The following are a handful of market considerations that should always be discussed with your realtor.

* Am I selecting a REALTOR on services or price?

* Is the local market rising, falling, or staying even?

* Is my initial marketing position based on the market study?

* How many homes in this area are competing against mine right now?

* Have any neighboring homes been on the market too long? Why?

* Is my home consistent with larger or smaller than the surrounding area homes?

* Which improvements have I made since purchase, will actually increase value? Which improvements won’t?

* Are my financial needs or original purchase price influencing my asking price?

* What is my gain by buying up in the present market?

* Are the benefits of moving important enough to price my home at market value?

* Put all cat & dog toys, beds and equipment away 

* Replace all light bulbs that are out

* Remove personal pictures.  1-2 are ok, but others should be put away

* In bathrooms & kitchen, please clear countertops of soap dispensers & sponges. Countertops should be clear to show the amount of space

* Cars need to be on the street for all pictures, they cannot be shown in photos

* If winter, all driveways & sidewalks should be shoveled clear of ice and snow

* If summer, the lawn should be cut & all toys removed from the yard

* Put jewelry/precious possessions away out of sight

* Put all personal papers away out of sight

* Window blinds should all be at the same level