How to Avoid a Long and Stressful Estate Sale

Looking to buy or sell a home in Merrimack Valley? Click here to perform a full home search, or if you're thinking of selling your home, click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation so you know what buyers will pay for your home in today's market. You may also call us at (978) 852-3001 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation to answer any of your real estate questions.

Today I want to discuss estate sales and what you can do to make your estate sale more successful. 

One of the toughest things to do when it comes to estate sales is getting everyone in the family on board. When the estate sale involves two or more family members, it's a great idea to have every part present when it's time to talk to an agent. That way, everyone has a chance to ask questions and truly understand the estate selling process. If you leave even one person out, it may be the ultimate demise of an estate sale.

In the event that, for whatever reason, some of the members of an estate live in different parts of the country and are unavailable to meet in person, we can get all interested parties on a conference call so that questions regarding pricing, conditions, and other aspects of estate sales can be answered. 

Whenever working with an estate sale, you want to ensure all of the members who are making that decision are on the same page. Getting that consensus is a great way to start the process, so that as you evolve through the process of the sale, everyone can work in a cohesive manner to get the sale through.

If you would like more information about how we can help your estate sale go smoothly, give us a call or shoot us a quick email. We would love to hear from you!

The Four Secrets to Pricing Your Merrimack Valley Home

Looking to buy or sell a home in Merrimack Valley? Click here to perform a full home search, or if you're thinking of selling your home, click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation so you know what buyers will pay for your home in today's market. You may also call us at (978) 852-3001 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation to answer any of your real estate questions.

Today I wanted to briefly speak about some of the more important parts of pricing properties effectively. Pricing your home is probably your most important marketing tool when you're trying to sell, so it's crucial that you price it right.

1. Choose a price that is near the market value: By pricing your home at or slightly below the market value, you will appeal to a larger audience and this will help to draw in multiple offers. 
2. Leveraging exposure: By pricing your property appropriately, you are positioning yourself to sell faster and for more money. If a buyer sees a good value in your home, they will go the extra mile to purchase it. 
3. Target market the property: This means that your agent will be capturing buyers who are moving up into your price range, and also working with other brokers who are selling properties in your same price range. 
4. Seasonal adjustment: Agents who are knowledgeable about the ebbs and flows of the real estate market will know exactly when to list your home and how to get it sold quickly. This is especially true in the hot summer months that we're seeing. 

If you would like any assistance selling your Merrimack Valley home this summer, I urge you to get into contact with me. You have a wonderful opportunity to sell your home for top dollar!

How to Win a Bidding War as a Buyer in Merrimack Valley

 Looking to buy or sell a home in Merrimack Valley? Click here to perform a full home search, or if you're thinking of selling your home, click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation so you know what buyers will pay for your home in today's market. You may also call us at (978) 852-3001 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation to answer any of your real estate questions.

 The market in the Merrimack Valley is hot right now, and as a buyer you may be finding it difficult to purchase a home. Because of this, you're going to need a good buyer's agent who is willing to ask a lot of questions to the seller and do a lot of negotiating on your behalf. Some important questions to consider when making an attractive offer would be:

• When do the sellers want to close, or would they consider a lease-back option?
• What unique needs do the sellers have that you could satisfy?
• Do the sellers have a series of home inspections that they would like to sell to the buyer?
• Ideally, when would they like to decide on an offer?
• Do they want to carry seller financing?
• Are there any preferences with appliances or amenities they want to include or sell separately?
• Would the sellers consider a sliding scale or variable offer?
•  Could the buyer's agent present the offer directly to them?

These are the questions that you can use to get a feel for the seller's needs, and this can be immensely helpful in writing them an enticing offer. This will surely help you and your buyer's agent to win a bid on a home that you love.

With all this being said, please don't hesitate to contact me if you need any assistance buying or selling in Merrimack Valley. I would be happy to help you!