The Holidays are the time of year when we spend time with friends and family and reflect on all that we're grateful for. I want to thank my staff and partners, Barb, Sangeeta, and Heather. Without them, we could not provide you with legendary service. We want to thank all of you who continue to pass our name to your friends and family. In fact, 75% of our business comes from your referrals! Thank you and Happy Holidays!
Seasons Greetings From the Twin Cities
How Can You Sell Your Twin Cities Home for Top Dollar?
Buyers have a sympathetic
response when they first see your home. You want to foster this
feeling with compassion. It’s important to comfort them with confidence.
Ultimately, you want the prospective buyer to walk away from your property and
think, “Wow, I could really see our family living here!”
We have some tips to help you get here. Make the outside stand out and stage the interior. When you list your home with the Vanneste Group, we spend ten to fifteen hours on average helping sellers prepare their property for viewings. Often, they don’t recognize their homes after the transformation!
We have some tips to help you get here. Make the outside stand out and stage the interior. When you list your home with the Vanneste Group, we spend ten to fifteen hours on average helping sellers prepare their property for viewings. Often, they don’t recognize their homes after the transformation!
This year, we helped renovate several languishing properties on
the market. After our
suggestions and final touches, these homes sold quickly and for top dollar. Our
results show our success on their own.
Feel free to download my 7 Seller Tips guide. With my guidance, you can sell your home for the most amount of money possible in the least amount of time!
If you’re thinking about buying or selling next year, don’t wait until the last minute to pursue your free consultation. Schedule a meeting today! I’d be happy to go over my 7 Seller Tips guide with you in person.
Feel free to download my 7 Seller Tips guide. With my guidance, you can sell your home for the most amount of money possible in the least amount of time!
If you’re thinking about buying or selling next year, don’t wait until the last minute to pursue your free consultation. Schedule a meeting today! I’d be happy to go over my 7 Seller Tips guide with you in person.
How to Win a Multiple Offer Situation in the Twin Cities
The real estate market in the Twin Cities is getting very active, and this means that homes are now selling with more than one offer on them. This is great for sellers, but can be a struggle for buyers. Luckily, I have some tips for buyers in the Twin Cities looking to win the home of their dreams.
If you're a buyer in this market, make sure you're making full price offers on homes, or even offer a little more. In a multiple offer situation, sellers will not settle for less than what they ask for. Another thing I would recommend is to eliminate seller-paid closing costs. It's not a full price offer if you're asking for the full price but also having the seller pay the closing costs.
If you put down a large amount of earnest money, that's another great way to let sellers know that you're serious about buying. Cash is always king in this instance because it eliminates financing and appraisals. However, if you're financing the home, make sure to have a solid pre-approval letter that states that you are ready and willing to purchase the home.
Another important consideration is to ask the seller when their ideal closing date is. If you can match that date, they're more likely to accept your offer, especially when you allow them a few extra days to move out of the home. This takes a lot of stress off their plate, and sellers will appreciate this immensely.
The main thing is to communicate with the seller and find out how to satisfy their exact needs. If you can do this, you have a very good chance of getting the home that you want.
If you have any questions about this subject, please don't hesitate to contact me!
Staging Your Home on a Budget
Staging your home is one of the most important parts of the selling process. Most people think you need to spend the money to have your home professionally staged by a staging company. The truth is, you can stage your home much more inexpensively by following these 5 tips I have for you:1. Declutter and depersonalize
You want to clean and organize your closets, so that the space looks bigger. An organized, clean home is crucial in showings. Your buyers have to be able to see themselves in your home, and this is the first step to accomplishing that
2. Fresh paint and carpet
These are two of the best investments you can make when selling your home. Updating the carpet and putting a fresh coat of neutral-colored paint on the walls is a great way to broaden your home's appeal.
3. Clean, clean, clean
Of course your whole home will require a deep clean prior to its showings, but you need to pay special attention to the kitchen and bathrooms. Clear out cabinets, purchase new bath towels, and swap out your old hardware and faucets for new ones. These are all inexpensive fixes that bring a significant return.
4. Modernize
Swap those old brass light fixtures out for some oil-rubbed bronze or nicke. Remember, all buyers want stainless steel appliances, too.
5. Neutralize
You don't have to paint all the walls and ceilings eggshell white, but bold and bright colors are not going to help you sell your home in today's market. Don't be afraid to use some color, but keep it in a neutral pallet.
Thanks for taking the time out of your day to check out our blog. If you have any questions, be sure to give us a call or send us an email. We'd be glad to help!
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