. SELLING A HOME Things You Need to Know LISTING AT THE BEST PRICE PREPARING YOUR HOME CHOOSING A REALTOR WHY CHOOSE THE BAKER TEAM? . Listing at the Best Price To Sell With a proper market analysis, you will be able to see the value in your home compared to others' in the marketplace. Listing Close to Market Value Will allow you to get the best possible price in a short time on the market. Listing Over Market Value Your home may stay on the market for a while and potential buyers may think you are not serious about selling your property. Buyers today are more educated about Real Estate and know market value. You will ultimately end up reducing the selling price. Listing Under Market Value Be careful, you may get what you ask for! By undervaluing your property you get the buyers attention, but you will usually end up getting market value or scaring off those who don't want to be involved in a bidding war. top of page ............................................................................................................................................. Preparing Your Home Homes that show well, sell faster and for more money. Here are 5 important tips: Remove all clutter. Store excess items. Open all doors. Reorganize closets and cupboards leaving some empty space. Leave on all lights Clean! Make sure everything is spotless- especially kitchens and bathrooms. Make the home smell fresh and airy. Neutralize Reduce personal collections. Store any religious or political objects. Refresh paint with neutral colours Stage Vignettes Dramatize activities that would go on in the home (e.g. Dinner Settings, a lit fireplace, books by an easy chair, music in the background) top of page ............................................................................................................................................. Choosing a Realtor The decision to sell your home is an important one. The person you choose to sell your home is an equally important decision. top of page ............................................................................................................................................. Why Choose The Baker Team? We have a full marketing plan to provide maximum exposure that will attract the buyers that would be interested in your home. Proven Quality Results - We will work to get the best price for your home. We will provide you with a market analysis and competitive pricing strategy. Communication & Activity Report - We have a plan in place to keep you up to date on how we are marketing your home and the response from potential buyers. Guarantees - You can cancel your listing at any time if you are not satisfied with our services. top of page back to buying & selling page