RE/MAX Preferred Associates

"Your Professional Area Realtor"Helping People Find Their Way"Home"
Providing an informed, professional real estate services to buyers and sellers in Southwest Dallas and the surrounding areas. Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville, Midlothian, Ovilla, Red Oak, Waxahachie.

FOR THE SELLERs 5 things to do before you sell your home

First Hire a REALTOR.

It may be tempting to list your home on your own to avoid paying a sales commission, but selling your own home is a full-time job itself. A real estate professional represents the best opportunity to earn the maximum amount from your home’s sale. An agent will recommend the best listing price, market your home effectively and show your home to buyers. An agent also recognizes what buyers are looking for in a new home.

Second Get your home inspected.

You are required to disclose any problems with your property to prospective buyers. Failure to do so will lead to further complications, even if you weren’t aware of the flaws ahead of time. Hire a professional inspector to identify and document any problems with your property. Also, make sure your home has a clean bill of health from termites.

Third Make repairs ahead of time.

A long list of necessary repairs is a major put-off for most buyers, who may decide to move on rather than deal with the headache of fixing up the home. Do as many repairs yourself as possible, then hire a contractor to complete the rest. If you decide not to make major repairs before hand, hire a reputable professional to provide cost estimates that you can show to any interested buyers to put their minds at ease.

Forth Showcase your home.

Curb appeal and first impressions are valuable assets when selling your home. Clear unnecessary items from your yard and maintain the landscape to welcome visitors. Keep the interior of your home clutter-free to maximize your home’s livable space.

Fifth Price it right.

The original asking price of your home has a huge impact on the ultimate sales price. If you price it too high, buyers will look for better values and your home will remain on the market longer. The longer your home is on the market, the less desirable it becomes to buyers—even if you eventually lower your asking price—because most buyers will avoid a home that others are avoiding. Conversely, pricing your home too low may result in a quicker transaction but will yield you less money in the end.

I will be Happy to email you more information on how to Make Your Home Attractive to Buyers.
My email address is: cindy.peterson@remax.net

For The BUYERS10 Mistakes to Avoid.

Mistake NO.1

Choosing a real estate agent who is not committed to forming a strong business relationship with you..

Mistake NO.2

Making an offer on a home without being pre-qualified.

Mistake NO.3

Not knowing the total costs involved.

Mistake NO.4

Limiting your search to open houses, ads or the Internet.

Mistake NO.5

Thinking that there is only one perfect home out there.

Mistake NO.6

Not considering long-term needs.

Mistake NO.7

Not following through on due diligence.

Mistake NO.8

Not having a home inspection.

Mistake NO.9

Not examining insurance issues.

Mistake No.10

Not purchasing a home protection plan.

I will be Happy to email you more detailed information on how to avoid these 10 mistakes. My email address is:
cindy.peterson@remax.net

TIPS FOR MAKING THE SELECTION PROCESS FOR YOUR NEW HOME EASIER:

Bring a camera to document each home that you visit. Start each tour with a shot of the address plaque so you can easily identify each home later.

Take notes during each home visit. Record any notable features, architecture and design elements.

List what changes you would make and what details really stand out.

You will especially want to write down your first impressions
of each home.

Pay attention to the home’s surroundings.

Generally, avoid the most upgraded home on the block.

Is the house in a friendly neighborhood?

Will parking be an issue?

Is the house in a good area to walk your dog or have an outdoor get together?

Is the house in a good school district?

Visit homes that you were interested in again a few days later at a different time of the day.You may notice some nuances you missed earlier.

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Certifications and Recognitions
Broker
REALTOR
ABR-Accredited Buyer Representative
e-PRO
GRI-Graduate REALTOR Institute
SRES-Seniors Real Estate Specialist

Specialization
I specialize in representing my clients in the purchases and sales of single-family residences and income property within the cities of, Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville, Red Oak, Southwest Dallas, Ovilla and Waxahachie I keep current of all transactions in these areas.

The Perfect Home? It's All in the Eye of the Beholder.

What's Ahead?

The Future Looks Bright.

The long-term outlook for the housing market is very promising, thanks to the presence of the Echo Boomers. The sheer size of the generation now reaching adulthood, combined with the increasing life expectancy of past generations, should keep household growth on track in the United States. Over time, the pent-up demand for housing and today's low levels of home building are expected to reduce the vacancy inventory, bringing markets into balance.

If historical patterns hold true, the housing market will lead the economic recovery that is now under way.


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