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Tuesday, July 8, 2014

10 Tips For Selling Your Home in Baton Rouge LA

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10 Tips For Selling Your Home

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Selling your home? Below find 10 secrets to ensure that you get top dollar!

Selling Tip #10 - Pricing your home the right way

Find the worth of you home, then take off 15 to 20 percent of that price. Even in the worst market, you'll have home buyers coming after you with multiple bids. They will sometimes even bid over what your home is worth. Most sellers think this is too risky, but it's the best strategy in today's home-selling market.

Selling Tip #9 - De-clutter closets and storage areas

Every home buyer is interested in how much storage space a home has. Take out half the stuff in your closet and neatly organize what is left in there. This gives home buyers the chance to see the whole closet or storage area without having too much clutter distracting them. Keep everything tidy clean!

Selling Tip #8 - Light up your home

Maximum lighting is a must. Clean the windows, cut the bushes outside, remove your drapes, open all blinds. Good lighting in a home is very important to home buyers. Do whatever is necessary to make your home bright and joyful.

Selling Tip #7 - Play the agent field

It is important to have a broker who is fully informed. They must do everything from constantly monitoring the multiple listing service (MLS) to knowing what properties are going on the market and details of the neighborhoods. Find a tech-savvy broker who is a go-getter and they are sure to have your house sold in no time.

Selling Tip #6 - Take the pets out for the day

Not everyone is an animal person. A home buyer might turn away immediately if he or she sees or smells dog food or kitty litter, or has animal hair stuck to their clothes. It may give the impression that your home is not clean. While planning an open house, be sure to make an appointment with the pet hotel for the day.

Selling Tip #5 - Don't over-upgrade

Quick fixes will always pay off. Don't make any drastic improvements to your home because you are not likely to get your money back for it when selling. Clean the gutters, do a fresh coat of paint where ever you see scuff marks on walls and base boards, replace cabinet hardware where necessary, clean the curtains. The small updates are necessary to get you top dollar.

Selling Tip #4 - Make your house less home-y

De-personalize. De-personalize. De-personalize! The more you de-personalize your home before showing it, the more a potential home buyer can see themselves living in your home. Put a third of your stuff away in storage. This should include family photos, keepsakes, and any memorabilia that has to do with your family. Consider hiring a home stager to organize everything a maximize the space of your home and showing its full potential.

Selling Tip #3 - The kitchen is most important

Your kitchen is so important that is you were to remodel it, you would most likely get around 85% of your money back. If a potential home buyer thinks your kitchen looks dated, they might knock off $10,000 off the asking price. The most important, inexpensive thing you can do for your kitchen is to paint it, using a neutral color so home buyers can envision how they would want to design the kitchen if it were theirs.

Selling Tip #2 - Always have your house show-ready

This is necessary at all times. You never know when your buyer is going to come to the door. You have to be available at all times and your house must be in tip-top shape. Always have clean bathrooms, empty the dishwasher, and use the duster often. This may be a hassle at times, but your home is sure to be at the top of your potential home buyer's list.

Selling Tip #1 - First impressions are everything

If a home buyer is not impressed by the outside of your home, you have probably already lost a sale with them. It is crucial to make people feel welcomed and safe before they even walk through the door. Spruce up your front yard with some inexpensive shrubs and bright flowers. Entryways are also very important. When you're selling, replace the area where you normally leave your coats and keys with a beautiful vase of flowers.

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Provided courtesy of the Louisiana Homes and Land Team
Keller Williams Realty Red Stick Partners

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Cindy Allen Fekete, Licensed in the State of Louisiana, USA #SALE 9956330
LouisianaHomesAndLand.com (225) 571-8667
Kyle Petersen, Licensed in the State of Louisiana, USA #SALE 17648
LouisianaHomesAndLand.com (225) 413-1650
Kim Tregre, Licensed in the State of Louisiana, USA #Sale-995686296
Buyer’s Specialist LouisianaHomesAndLand.com (225)366-8656
Holly Bynum – Administrative Assistant Louisiana Homes and Land (225)435-9250
Keller Williams Realty Red Stick Partners, Baton Rouge, LA 70810, USA (225)768-1800
Each Office Independently Owned and Operated.

Friday, June 20, 2014

Seller's Etiquette for Home Selling in Baton Rouge LA

Practicing good seller's etiquette

Let's face it: When your house goes on the market, you're not only opening the door to prospective buyers, but also sometimes to unknown vendors and na?ve or unqualified buyers. As with any business transaction, there is an expected protocol to how sellers, buyers and their respective agents interact. Should you find yourself in a sticky situation, alert your agent so he or she can address and remedy the problem.

The aggressive agent
When your agent puts your house on the market, typically all promotional materials state clearly that your agent is the primary contact for buyers and buyers' agents. However, sometimes a buyer's agent will contact a seller directly to try to either win over their business or cut the seller's agent out of the deal. This is not reputable behavior and you should report it to your agent immediately if it happens to you.

The unscrupulous vendor
Have you ever started a business or moved into a new house and suddenly found your mailbox full of junk mail? Unfortunately, this also can happen when you put your house on the market. When you sell your home, it necessitates all kinds of new purchasing decisions and less-than-ethical vendors are keenly aware of this. Though MLS organizations enforce rules on how posted information is used, some companies have found ways to cull information from various sources to produce mass mailing lists. If you find yourself regularly emptying your mailbox of junk, let your agent know. He or she can tap the appropriate sources to prompt an investigation into the matter.

The naive buyer
Yard signs, Internet listings and other advertisements can generate a lot of buzz for your home. Some prospective buyers - particularly first-timers - will be so buzzed to see your home that they'll simply drop by. If this happens, no matter how nice these unexpected visitors are, it's best not to humor their enthusiasm by discussing your home or giving an impromptu tour. Instead, politely let them know that your real estate agent is in charge of scheduling tours and provide them with the agent's contact information. If you attempt to handle these surprise visits on your own, you might inadvertently disclose information that could hurt you during negotiations down the road.

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Find Homes For Sale Near Baton Rouge LA. Our For Sale property information is a direct feed from the Baton Rouge MLS and is updated multiple times per day.

Provided courtesy of the Louisiana Homes and Land Team
Keller Williams Realty Red Stick Partners
Hire a positive and proactive Team of Realtors to help you find your next home! Call or text (225) 366-8656 for information on Buyer's Representation Services
(NO COST TO HOME BUYERS)
www.BatonRougeRealEstateDeals.com/search
Get a FREE report on YOUR HOME's Value at www.BatonRougeRealEstateDeals.com/sell
Like us on Facebook! Facebook.com/LouisianaHomesAndLand

Cindy Allen Fekete, Licensed in the State of Louisiana, USA #SALE 9956330

LouisianaHomesAndLand.com (225) 571-8667

Kyle Petersen, Licensed in the State of Louisiana, USA #SALE 17648

LouisianaHomesAndLand.com (225) 413-1650

Kim Tregre, Licensed in the State of Louisiana, USA #Sale-995686296

Buyer's Specialist LouisianaHomesAndLand.com (225)366-8656

Holly Bynum - Administrative Assistant Louisiana Homes and Land (225)435-9250

Keller Williams Realty Red Stick Partners, Baton Rouge, LA 70810, USA (225)768-1800

Each Office Independently Owned and Operated.

Saturday, April 5, 2014

Tips On Increasing Your Home Appeal

Increasing Your Home Appeal

There are many ways to increase your home appeal. You can fix your garden or paint your front door and in the inside, a simple cleaning session can make your home look brand new. Take advantage of this beautiful weekend and spruce up your home appeal! Here are some great tips to get you started…

Exterior

* Keep the grass cut and remove all yard clutter.

* Weed and apply fresh mulch to flower beds.

* Apply fresh paint to wooden fences.

* Tighten and clean all door handles.

* Clean windows inside and out.

* Powerwash home's exterior.

* Ensure all gutters and downspouts are firmly attached and functioning.

* Paint the front door.

* Buy a new welcome mat.

* Place potted flowers near the front door.

Interior

* Evaluate the furniture in each room and remove anything that interrupts "the flow" or makes the room appear smaller. Consider renting a storage unit to move items off-site.

* Clean and organize cabinets, closets and bookshelves.

* Clean all light fixtures and ceiling fans.

* Shampoo carpets.

* Remove excessive wall hangings and knick-knacks.

* Repair all plumbing leaks, including faucets and drain traps.

* Make minor repairs (torn screens, sticking doors, cracked caulking).

* Clean or paint walls and ceilings.

* Replace worn cabinet and door knobs.

* Fix or replace discolored grout.

* Replace broken tiles.

* Replace worn countertops.

Special details for showings

* Turn on all the lights.

* Open all drapes and shutters in the daytime.

* Keep pets secured outdoors.

* Buy new towels for bathrooms.

* Buy new bedding for bedrooms.

* Replace old lamps or lampshades.

* Play quiet background music.

* Light the fireplace or clean out the ashes and light a candelabrum.

* Infuse home with a comforting scent, such as apple spice or vanilla.

* Set the dining room table for a fancy dinner party.

* Vacate the property while it is being shown.

Louisiana Homes and Land Team

http://www.batonrougerealestatedeals.com/

(225)-571-8667

Cindy Fekete, Licensed in the State of Louisiana, USA #SALE 9956330
Kyle Petersen, Licensed in the State of Louisiana, USA #SALE 17648
Evan Fekete, Licensed in State of Louisiana, USA # SALE 99562001
Kim Tregre, Licensed in the State of Louisiana, USA #Sale 995686296
Keller Williams Realty Red Stick Partners, Baton Rouge, LA 70810
Call us today (225) 366-8656 (225) 768-1800
Each Office Independently Owned and Operated.

Thursday, March 20, 2014

For Sale By Owners Safety Checklist For Showings!

FSBO Safety Checklist and Tips

You can save a good amount of money by selling your home without an agent. However, it might be more difficult to do it on your own without any tips or guidelines. Well, we are here to help you. The Louisiana Homes and Land Team have a FREE For Sale By Owners E-book that has plenty of tips, guidelines, checklists, and advice. One important tip is having a safety checklist for showings such as this one:

To get more great advice or read more from the Free For Sale By Owners E-book, click here.