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5 Buyer Incentives That Can Help You Sell Your Home Faster in Nutley
December 12, 2015 by
Your home in Nutley is finally on the market and its time to begin the selling process. Now that it its listed, attracting the attention of genuine buyers should be your next important focus. Closing this deal in the least amount of time possible will give you a greater ability to coordinate the purchase of a new home in Nutley. Allowing you to consider optimal tax benefits or make other important financial decisions. Fortunately, there are a number of buyer incentives that you can supply to help make buyers take immediate action.
Tack On A Few Extras
Sellers in Ntley are commonly advised to depersonalize their spaces as much as possible before showing them. Staging a home correctly however, requires a few decorative elements. Take note when prospective buyers show a special interest in any window treatments, furnishings or outdoor features that you have no intention of taking with you. Add-ons like these will “sweeten the deal”, irrespective of their actual value. People like feeling as though they’re getting something of value for free. READ MORE about selling your home in Nutley
Nutley Real Estate, You’ll Be A Happy Home Seller After These Tips
February 13, 2015 by
Selling Your Home in Nutley New Jersey? These Tips Can Help You Sell Quicker
Getting ready to sell in Nutley? Buyers will form a first impression about your home within seconds of touring it in-person or online. Make sure the impression your home makes is one of high value for the asking price with these 5 tips for boosting your home’s appeal. Bonus: You don’t have to go for broke to make a big impact!
Spring for a Fresh Coat of Paint
Indulging your interior walls with a neutral, classic color is one of the most inexpensive and simplest things you can do that will make an incredible impression. If you choose to DIY, focus on one room at a time to limit your day-to-day living disruptions. Evaluate window and door frames, skirting boards and doors to see if a good clean scrub will do the trick, saving you even more time and expense.
Walk This Way
Flooring tells the story of a Nutley home’s wear and tear very quickly. Having carpets and tile floors professionally cleaned can dramatically improve the freshness of your flooring and is well worth the cost on the return. However, if the shelf life of your home’s flooring has truly expired, replacing it may be your best bet. Somewhere in the middle? Professional floor cleaning coupled with re-sanded floorboards opens up possibilities to paint, stain or simply reseal floorboards for a clean and updated look.
Offer More Than a Garage
As you go about the task of de-cluttering your Nutley home, storing everything you’ve just removed in the garage might come second nature. Especially if you don’t spend a lot of time out there yourself. Don’t make the mistake of overlooking the garage as you imagine your home through someone else’s eyes. Keeping the garage open and bright shows its potential to accommodate a workshop, storage area, multiple cars, home gym or even a “man cave.”
Show Your Landscaping Some Love
After you’ve rolled up your sleeves and done a good once-over, determine where the weak spots are in your yard or patio. Purchasing established potted plants native to your area will give a pop of color to your outdoor spaces (and you may take them with you when you move!) Pathways and painted areas will both benefit from a good high-pressure hosing treatment. Cleaning outdoor furniture and then adding some inexpensive furniture pillows in coordinating colors completes the look and invites buyers to stay a little longer.
Inexpensive Kitchen Upgrades
The kitchen is still one of the most popular selling points of any Nutley home. Aside from upgrading appliances and expensive remodeling jobs, you can still add value in creative ways. Cupboard doors and new handles are a great place to start. Some cabinet doors you can simply pre-treat and paint for a whole new look. Pre-made doors in a laminated finish are another budget-friendly option. Adding fabric to the kitchen will give it a soft cozy feel. Hide content clutter with fabric panels behind glass-front cabinets. Or, conceal less attractive lower cabinets with cloth skirts attached to a tension rod. Lastly, if you’ve gone with neutral fresh paint throughout your home, the kitchen can be a great place to add an accent color for boldness and distinction.
3 Reasons to Sell Your Home in Nuley this Spring
April 29, 2014 by
Many sellers in Nutley are still hesitant about putting their house up for sale. Where are prices headed? Where are interest rates headed? These are all valid questions. However, there are several reasons to sell your home sooner rather than later. Here are three of those reasons.
1. Demand in Nutley is about to skyrocket
Most people realize that the housing market is hottest from April through June. The most serious buyers are well aware of this and, for that reason, come out in early spring in order to beat the heavy competition. We also have a pent-up demand as many buyers pushed off their home search this winter because of extreme weather. Sellers in markets where seasonal weather is never an issue must realize that buyers relocating to their region will increase dramatically this spring as these purchasers finally decide to escape the freezing temperatures of the winters in the north.
These buyers are ready, willing and able to buy…and are in the market right now!
2. There Is Less Competition in Nutley – For Now
Housing supply in Nutley always grows from the spring through the early summer. Also, there has been a growing desire for many homeowners to move as they were unable to sell over the last few years because of a negative equity situation. Homeowners have seen a return to positive equity as prices increased over the last eighteen months. Many of these homes will be coming to the market in the near future.
The choices buyers have will continue to increase over the next few months. Don’t wait until all the other potential sellers in your market put their homes up for sale.
3. There Will Never Be a Better Time to Move-Up in Nutley
If you are moving up to a larger, more expensive home, consider doing it now. Prices are projected to appreciate by approximately 4% this year and 8% by the end of 2015. If you are moving to a higher priced home, it will wind-up costing you more in raw dollars (both in down payment and mortgage payment) if you wait. You can also lock-in your 30 year housing expense with an interest rate at about 4.5% right now. Freddie Mac projects rates to be 5.1% by this time next year and 5.7% by the fourth quarter of 2015.
Moving up to a new home will be less expensive this spring than later this year or next year.
Call me at 862-228-0054 if your thinking about selling your home in Nutley New Jersey.
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If You Were Selling Your Home in Nutley, Would You Have the Home That Buyers Want?
February 21, 2014 by
Knowing what appeals to today’s home buyers in Nutley, and considering those trends when you remodel, can pay off years from now when you sell your home.
Two new surveys about what home buyers want have me feeling pretty smug about my own home choices. Maybe you’ll feel the same.
Privacy from neighbors remains at the top of the most-wanted list (important to 86% of buyers), according to the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS’® “2013 Community Preference Survey.” Privacy is no doubt the best feature of my mid-century ranch home, since I can only see one neighbor’s house and it’s a couple hundred feet down my driveway.
It may not be practical to move your neighbors farther away (although I’m sure many people wish they had that superpower), but you can increase your home’s privacy (and therefore its resale value) by planting a living privacy screen of trees and shrubs or by physically screening off your patio.
Related: Trees Contribute to Property Value, Energy Savings, and More
3 More Takeaways for the Next Time You Remodel
1. More and more generations in Nutley are living together. Another NAR survey, the “2013 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers,” found 14% of buyers purchased a home suited to a multigenerational household due to children over the age of 18 moving back into the house, cost savings, and the health and care taking of aging parents.
I did that back when my parents were still alive, and it worked out great for everyone. I didn’t have time to let my infant daughter nap on my shoulder all afternoon, but my mom did. She couldn’t drive to church meetings at night, but I could take her. And neither of us liked cleaning the gutters, but my husband didn’t mind that chore.
Even if you’d rather live in a cardboard box than with your mother, you might want to consider the multigenerational living trend when you’re remodeling. For instance, opting for a full bath when finishing the basement could offer more convenience for you now and boost your home’s resale value by making it more appealing to a multigenerational family.
2. On average, homeowners live in their home for nine years. That’s up from six years in 2007. Since you’ll be in your home for a long time, it makes sense to remodel to suit your taste but also with long-lasting marketability in mind. After all, you don’t want to have to redo stuff. For instance, you can go for trend-defying kitchen features, like white overtones and Shaker-style cabinets, which work with a variety of styles.
I feel compelled to caution against going so far out of the norm for your neighborhood that it’ll turn off potential buyers even nine years from now. (It never hurts to get your REALTOR®’s opinion on your remodeling plans.)
Related: Home Upgrades with the Lowest ROI
3. Homebuyers in Nutley love energy efficiency. Heating and cooling costs were “somewhat” or “very important” to a whopping 85% of buyers. If your home could use an energy-efficiency upgrade, go with projects that have a solid return on investment, like sealing your air leaks and adding attic insulation. You’ll save money on your utility bills now and when you’re ready to sell, your home in Nutley will appeal to buyers looking for efficiency.
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5 Reasons to Sell Before Spring in Nutley
December 4, 2013 by
Many sellers in Nutley feel that the spring is the best time to place their home on the market as buyer demand increases at that time of year. However, the fall and winter have their own advantages. Here are five reasons to sell now.
Only Serious Buyers Are Out in Nutley
At this time of year, only those purchasers who are serious about buying a home in Nutley will be in the marketplace. You and your family will not be bothered and inconvenienced by mere ‘lookers’. The lookers are at the mall or online doing their holiday shopping.
There Is Far Less Competition in Nutley
Housing supply always shrinks dramatically at this time of year. The choices for buyers will be limited. Don’t wait until the spring when all the other potential sellers in your market will put their homes up for sale.
The Process Will Be Quicker
One of the biggest challenges of the 2013 housing market has been the length of time it takes from contract to closing. Banks have been inundated with both purchase and refinancing loan requests. Both of these will slow in the winter cutting timelines and the frustration these delays cause both buyers and sellers.
There Will Never Be a Better Time to Move-Up in Nutley
If you are moving up to a larger, more expensive home, consider doing it now. Prices are projected to appreciate by over 25% from now to 2018. If you are moving to a higher priced home, it will wind-up costing you more in raw dollars (both in down payment and mortgage payment) if you wait. You can also lock-in your 30 year housing expense with historically low interest rates right now. There is no guarantee rates will remain at these levels in years to come.
It’s Time to Move On with Your Life
Look at the reason you decided to sell in the first place and decide whether it is worth waiting. Is money more important than being with family? Is money more important than your health? Is money more important than having the freedom to go on with your life the way you think you should?
You already know the answers to the questions we just asked. You have the power to take back control of the situation by pricing your home to guarantee it sells. The time has come for you and your family to move on and start living the life you desire. That is what is truly important.
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How to Price Your Home for Sale in Nutley
November 6, 2013 by
How to Price Your Home for Sale in Nutley
A lot goes into selling a home in Nutley, but one of the first questions many owners ask themselves before placing their home on the market is how to price their property. One of the most effective ways owners can set a price is by having their home appraised to determine the market value of their property. Hiring a professional to appraise a home can help owners avoid pricing their houses too high or low, and turning off potential buyers.
Find a qualified appraiser
Homeowners can contact an appraisal management company to send out a qualified appraiser to assess the value of a home. However, sellers should specify that they prefer an appraiser who is familiar with the local market, according to AOL Real Estate. While a professional will focus primarily on the home, its features and any flaws or needed repairs it needs, it can be to a homeowner’s benefit to have an appraiser that knows what the homes in a town or surrounding neighborhood are going for.
Home values can vary greatly by community, so homeowners should take the appraiser’s opinion as well as the market forces in their particular neighborhood into consideration when setting a fair price. A real estate agent in Nutley can guide you through this process.
Prepare in advance for the appraiser’s visit
The appraisal process is similar to that of a home inspection. The professional will need access to every area of the home to pinpoint high-value features, potential issues with the house and other factors that will drive its overall value. For this reason, it’s important to declutter the home and make it easier for a professional to work.
In addition, curb appeal might affect an appraiser’s assessment, so it’s also important to tend to the outside of the home. A well-manicured lawn, trimmed trees and bushes and a flower bed that has been well cared for can have the same positive effect on an appraisal as it does for potential buyers. In addition, it can be helpful to have a list of recent improvements, upgrades, renovations and other updates that have been made to the home since it was first purchased.
Lastly, keep in mind that an appraiser’s assessment should be used a guide for setting the home price in Nutley, not a concrete figure. In special circumstances, home sellers may ask for a higher or lower price, and it’s important that they take a variety of factors into consideration when putting their home on the market.
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A Winning Nutley Listing Skimps on its Owner’s Personality
September 3, 2013 by
So — you’ve decided now is the time to list your Nutley house. Put it up for sale, see what happens…
Maybe they never really were here, but one thing’s for sure: the days of simply planting a sign in the front yard and snapping a nice shot for the Nutley listing…those days are gone!
So what comes next?
Depersonalize!
First step: pack away those omnipresent family photos. Potential buyers would probably actually be interested in seeing your family snapshots, but they are distractions: you need them to be able to see themselves living in this lovely home, something they’d have a hard time doing if the walls are spoken for by such a delightful bunch of kids and parents and pets. It may be a little bit emotional when you’re taking them down, but keep in mind that listing your home to sell for top dollar will mean that it’s only temporary: soon they’ll go right back up in your new digs.
Next step is to clear out anything that bears a resemblance to clutter. Figurines, refrigerator magnets — any items, no matter how small, that accentuate informal personality or personal décor preferences should be packed off to storage. Your listing goal is to let the buyer see the house and its features stripped of the personal paraphernalia.
Overall, if either larger maintenance or decorating projects will be advisable, make balanced choices that will keep the house as neutral as you can without interfering with its basic design appeal. That kind of depersonalizing is done by selecting paints, draperies, and bedding that are neutral in shade and tone. Less color may seem boring to you, but potential buyers will just see a clean slate – which is exactly how your property is most likely to attract a ready buyer.
The result: the interior shots in your Nutley listing will show a home that is primed and ready for its new occupants. And that is only part of the marketing plan I will put together for you to get your home S-O-L-D this fall! Call me today to schedule a no-obligation in-home consultation.
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Nutley Home Sales Taking a Dip? Maybe Not So Much
August 5, 2013 by
By now, most people have gotten used to seeing home sales in Nutley on the rise. Aided by the national recovery and historically low mortgage rates, it’s been the same almost everywhere in the country. So it may have been unsettling to some when the National Association of Realtorsâ reported that in June, home sales notched down by about 1.2%. As August begins and we wait for the final July numbers to come in, Nutley homeowners considering listing their home this fall may be wondering what that drop could mean.
The safest answer is probably, “not much.” CNN Money thinks it’s just fallout from the rise in mortgage rates. Related factors are the continuing shrinkage in foreclosures and short sales and a general shortage of inventory (NAR reports about 8% fewer homes than during the same period a year ago). In fact, some studies suggest that the slower sales pace last month was simply due to that lack of inventory. It could be worrisome…unless you are an owner who’s been waiting for home prices to rise.
The factors seem to funnel into a single effect: compared with the landmark bargains we’ve gotten used to as the Nutley home sales market recovers, the drift is toward more mortgage for less house. Even so, last month’s home sales were still the second highest since November of 2009 — up more than 13% from June, 2012! For the past 3½ years since May, the realty business in general has been doing quite nicely, thank you.
Although the mortgage rate increase may tend to slow down the pace of Nutley home sales over the coming months, when you take a step back to look at the trends, the direction is reassuring. If you’re considering listing a home this fall, it’s good to remember that although the graphs may go up and down, most experts agree that the recovery trend can be expected to continue to rise. If you’re thinking of selling your Nutley home, a solid first move is to call me for an up-to-date price evaluation – and we can take it from there!
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Selling Your Home In Nutley NJ, Even In This Market!
February 16, 2011 by
Selling Your Home In Nutley New Jersey
What does it take to sell a home in a competitive market – a fresh coat of paint or a kitchen overhaul? Lowering the asking price or offering incentives? From cosmetic to strategic, smart sellers can take advantage of a few simple tips to get the most out of their properties. Here are five suggestions from the professionals at Coldwell Banker on how to help secure a “sold” sign:
- · Price Point is Paramount When getting ready to put a home on the market, determining the right listing price is the number one most important element in the home selling process. After you have carefully chosen an agent, the trust you have established will come into play immediately. Have those tough discussions with your agent about where to price your home. Make certain you understand how the agent has arrived at the price, including how previous sales and current homes on the market make an impact. If necessary, jump in the car with your agent and see some of the homes on the market in the area. This will provide first hand knowledge on homes that are available in your neighborhood.
- Appeal to Your Audience Work with your agent to determine how to get your home to stand out. Providing incentives is a great way to draw in potential home buyers, and monetary bonuses don’t just have to come from negotiation of the listing price. Sellers can also choose to contribute to closing costs, or conduct pre-home inspections, which can comfort potential home buyers in knowing that the property is in top shape.
- Leave a Great First Impression Everyone talks about curb appeal, but a first impression is truly lasting. A Coldwell Banker Real Estate survey found that 70 percent of women and 62 percent of men knew the property was “right” the first day they visited the home. Remember, your agent is your trusted advisor. They will know the necessary updates, upkeep, etc. you should make to hopefully get the home ready for showings. But some of this is fairly easy and the front door is particularly important. This is the area where a buyer will first step up to a home – and likely wait for a moment providing time to look around. Do this ahead of time, stand directly in the front door and look up and around at the home from all angles – cobwebs that have not been noticed in years could be the first thing greeting a potential home buyer, so it’s important for this area to give a great first impression.
- Everything is in the Visual Don’t underestimate the power of visuals in marketing your home. The National Association of Realtors found that, more than 90 percent of home buyers begin their search online. Your agent may push hard for you to have the home prepared for vivid pictures and video of the property that can be posted on websites such as Coldwell Banker On Location
- Hit the Right Note with all Five Senses When a buyer comes to look at a home they want the full experience. To help a home stand out, your agent may ask you to focus on appealing to all five senses. Small and inexpensive upgrades to the home such as getting the walls painted, de-cluttering and making minor improvements to the outdoor landscape. In terms of “touch,” remember that buyers aren’t just going to look – they’ll be turning on your faucets and opening closets, so make sure closets are clean and organized. When it comes to making a home smell good, many agents prefer the smell of baked goods rather than fresh flowers or air fresheners which can be overwhelming. All of this is being done to allow the buyer to properly visualize living in the home.
