Selling Your Pineville LA Home in the Winter

The housing market doesn’t hibernate in the winter. Sellers who list and buyers who buy often find the winter season the most advantageous time to make a move in real estate. The winter tends to net sellers’ more than their asking price during the months of December, January, February, and March than listings from June through November. Listing during these four winter months has resulted in higher percentages of above-asking-price sales than listing during any months, other than April and May. If you're considering putting your home on the market , Contact me for a FREE Home Valuation.                318.451.2385  JoAnn Deville Smith

 

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Are You leaving Home Buyers with a bad impression?

Oh No They Didn't!
Top 10 Worst Home-Showing Offenses

Are your sellers’ homes leaving buyers with a bad impression?
Leftover home owners ….By far, one of the top offenses cited by buyer’s agents was home owners still lingering around when agents arrived with clients to preview the home. Awkward encounters ranged from buyers finding sellers taking a shower OR asleep in the bed....
Pets and their messes ….Numerous agents also cited the not-so-friendly dog and kitty encounters as a top offense. Even pets left in a crate can pose a distraction since they might make noise the entire time others are in the house.
Bad smells….A displeasing smell can really turn buyers off. Common offenses include cooking smells lingering around the home, such as garlic, fried bacon, or fish. Also, watch for cigarette smoke and animal smells.

 Dirt and clutter…There were a number of offenses cited when it came to cleanliness: Dirty laundry piles, unflushed toilets, dishes on the counter or in the sink, unmade beds, clothes scattered about, soiled carpets, dirty air conditioner filters, and overflowing trash cans.
These are just a few things to keep in mind when you have your home on the market .. Remember… You only get ONE CHANCE to make a FIRST IMPRESSION!
If you’re thinking of putting your home on the market and want an AGGRESSIVE AGENT, Call JoAnn Deville Smith " When Experience Matters!! " 318.451.2385

 

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Here's How To Prep Your Pineville LA Home For Sale In One Weekend.

Winter Is Apparently The Best Time To Sell Your Home.
Here's How To Prep It In One Weekend.

The key to successfully selling your home lies in mini renovations -- the ones you can do on tight budgets, in a couple of days, and (most of the time) without professional help.

Mini-remodel #1: Front porch paint job

Repainting your front door is the most important revamp to execute.  A fresh coat of color -- or a whole new door, if you're in need and willing to hire professional help -- will boost your home's "curb appeal," letting visitors know they can expect good things before they even get inside. Complete the front porch look with new address plates, light fixtures, potted plants and a welcome mat.

 

Mini-remodel #2: New kitchen and bathroom hardware

 

I recommend picking up bulk packs of drawer knobs and door handles and replacing worn, rusted ones. If you can streamline the hardware on your cabinetry, it's fantastic,  Oh, and organize your shelves while you're at it. "People don't like to see clutter."

 

Mini-remodel #3: Replace entryway light fixtures

 

It's hard for designers to pinpoint exactly why perfect lighting puts house hunters in the mood to buy, but they agree that bright, warm lighting is key. First-impression areas like the entryway are especially important.

 

Mini-remodel #4: Paint with neutrals

 Add a coat of "light, bright and neutral" paint to any room (and all rooms, if you can!). Neutral tones allow shoppers to more easily imagine themselves in your space. They also have the least chance of turning them away. For example, If red is a buyer's least-favorite color, they're going to be turned off by a freshly painted red room. With neutrals, they're more likely to identify.

 

You don't want a Buyer seeing $$$$ when they tour your home. Take a little extra time and spruce up, You only get One Chance o make a First Impression.

 

 

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Winter Is Apparently The Best Time To Sell Your Pineville LA Home.

Winter Is Apparently The Best Time To Sell Your Home.


Winter is known for many things, the least of which may be that it's the best season to sell a home. Granted, winter isn't exactly the most convenient time to move, but according to a study from real estate company Redfin, homes listed between December and March sell faster than homes listed in other months, and for more money.

 

Study shows that anytime between December and May is an ideal time to list your home -- and February is the hands-down the best month. 2014 showed that 74 percent of homes listed in February sold within 90 days, and 13 percent of them sold for more than the list price. (Compare that to September, when 61 percent of homes sold within 90 days and October, when just five percent sold above list price).

 

In short, shoppers in January and February are motivated, They're looking in winter because they need to move, not because they're just looking for fun. And if people are going to brave the cold to househunt during winter, then they're going to make their effort worthwhile.

 

When the time comes to put your home on the market, contact a Full Time Realtor familiar with your community. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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