Lee Morof's Real Estate Blog

If your Troy Michigan real estate has been sitting on the market for more than three weeks, it’s already an “old property.” Being an old property hurts sales because buyers looking in that community wonder what is wrong with your home that’s keeping it from selling. Even in today’s slower market, that holds true. It’s human nature to think something must be wrong with an item that hasn’t sold quickly. There are things you can do, however, to spruce up your home to make it more appealing and help it sell faster.

A second look from potential buyers can be a life-saver to you when selling your Troy Michigan real estate. If a previous looker was on the fence, just a few little changes might make them reconsider. Ask your real estate agent to share negative comments from walkthroughs. Don’t be offended, instead, find a way to overcome that dissatisfaction. If one person felt a room was too dark, too crowded, too cluttered, it is likely others will too.

After you address those issues, consider how your Troy Michigan home really looks. If you haven’t had time to do much landscaping get out there and plant a few border plants along the walk, or line the front of your house with some attractive flowers.  At the very least, make sure lawn, trees and shrubs are trimmed, pruned and weeded to make your yard look as neat as possible.

Paint the inside. If you walls haven’t been painted recently, chances are they could use some sprucing up. Your buyers want a home to sparkle and a new coat of paint is a cheap way to make that happen.

If you would like more ideas on how to make your Troy Michigan real estate more attractive to buyers, I can help. Contact me now at 248-514-2640 or email me at info@NorthWoodwardHomes.com.

Lee Morof
RE/MAX Showcase Homes
Birmingham, Michigan
www.NorthWoodwardHomes.com
info@NorthWoodwardHomes.com
Call:  248-514-2640

If you’re putting up your Troy Michigan real estate for sale, you’re probably thinking about what you need to do to get it sold.  Here is a list of do’s and don’ts to help you along your way:

Do’s

• DO take pictures of every room of your house.  Look each picture over with a fresh eye; see what needs to be done to the rooms.
• DO clean, clean, clean.  What may look like “family clutter” to you may turn potential buyers off.
• DO replace hinges that are broken or worn, tighten doorknobs, etc.  Buyers going through the house will open doors and cabinets.  Having a doorknob come off in your hand is a definite deterrent to buying.
• DO fix cracks and watermarks.  You don’t want to give buyers the idea that you have plumbing problems.
• DO take the time to stage your Troy home before putting it on the market.  This can significantly shorten the time it takes to sell, as well as raise the asking price.  I would be happy to send you the FREE book, “Staging Tips to Prepare Your Home for Market.”  There are absolutely no strings attached!

Don’ts

• DON’T spend a lot of money on major upgrades unless you have to.  While you may have to replace a water heater that’s trying to quit, you don’t have to replace a carpet – just get it cleaned.
• DON’T get stuck on one sales price.  The real estate market changes constantly.  Having a set price may be the reason your home languishes on the market.
• DON’T use your tax appraisal as an estimate for your home’s value.  Compare your home to those in the neighborhood that have sold for a better estimate.
• DON’T pack until the buyer’s loan is approved.  You can begin packing then, but pack smaller things and hide the boxes or store them off site until the sale is complete and you’re ready to move. 
• DON’T follow the potential buyers through the house.  This can cause them to feel they need to move through quickly, which lessens the chance of them buying.  So…give them their space, and if possible, arrange to be gone during the showing.

Putting up your Troy Michigan real estate for sale can be hard, especially if you’ve lived there for a long time.  However, following these tips can help make the process a little easier so you can Sleep Good at Night.

When you’re ready to sell your home, learn how you can maximize your profits by “Selling to the Max.”  I can help you prepare your Troy home so it sells faster and for top dollar.  Call me today at 248-514-2640 or email me at info@NorthWoodwardHomes.com now!

Lee Morof
RE/MAX Showcase Homes
Birmingham, Michigan
www.NorthWoodwardHomes.com
info@NorthWoodwardHomes.com
Call:  248-514-2640