If you’re getting ready to sell your home these tips will help you get your house and yard ready to charm buyers. Homes for sale by owner on Vancouver Island can benefit from these simple suggestions as well. If you’d like to learn more about our advantage and how we sell homes faster and for more money, give us a call.
Advertise your open house. Ideally you should advertise on both the weekend before and the weekend of the open house. Check with the local paper to see when their ad closing deadlines are. Create a property summary sheet. This sheet gives prospective buyers an overview of your home. Include dimensions for each room, copies of …
Unless the buyer who makes an offer on your home has the resources to qualify for a mortgage, you may not have a sale. If possible, try to determine a buyer’s financial status before signing the contract. Ask: If the buyer has been prequalified or preapproved (better) for a mortgage. Such buyers will be in …
1. The closing date. See if the date that the buyer wants to take ownership is reasonable for you.2. The deposit. Look for the largest deposit possible. A large deposit is usually a good indication of a sincere buyer. 3. Fixtures and personal property. Check the list of items that the buyer expects to remain …
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1. Give your forwarding address to the post office, usually 2 to 4 weeks ahead of the move. 2. Notify your credit cards, magazine subscriptions, and your bank of your change in address. 3. Develop a list of friends, relatives, and business colleagues who need to be notified of the move. 4. Arrange to have …
There are additional challenges you face when you move out of town. Here are some key tips to keep in mind: 1. Get copies of medical and dental records and prescriptions for your family and your pets. 2. Get copies of your childrens’ school records for transfer. 3. Ask friends for introductions to anyone they …
Use a yard sale to reduce the clutter in your home and get rid of items you don’t want to move. 1. Check with your municipality to see if you need a permit or license. 2. See if neighbours want to participate and have a “block” sale to attract more visitors. 3. Advertise. Put an …
1. Owners’ manuals and warranties for items left in the house. 2. A list of local service providers—the best dry cleaner, yard service, etc. 3. Garage door opener. 4. Extra sets of house keys. 5. Code to burglar alarm and phone number of monitoring service, if not discontinued.
