Acadiana Real Estate BlogRecently posted or modified blog posts in the category - Selling Your Homehttps://www.mcgeescott.com/blog/Copyright McgeeScott.com2022-09-16T08:38:36-07:00tag:mcgeescott.com,2012-09-20:1162The worst thing a Seller can do in a shifting marketThe worst thing you can do as a seller in a shifting market is to do it alone.
Before you head to the local hardware store for the "For Sale By Owner" sign, finish reading this post.
I know you're doing the math and figuring out how much selling your home on your own could potentially save you... but I wanted to shed some light on a few important things to consider before you decide to go that route.
🏡 If you're looking to the internet to determine what price to list your home at, you could be losing a lot of money.
Online home values aren't always entirely accurate which means basing your list price on that could leave a lot of money on the table while at the same time if you overprice it you can cause it to sit on the market for a week or two and after coming off of the extremely hot market that we have experienced, the buyers wonder what is wrong with the house if on market more than a week-- it's just simply what the media and the market has conditioned buyers to think!
🗒 Contracts and Negotiations can feel like a foreign language if you're not a real estate professional. Not understanding how to navigate these or have someone work in your best interest could result in sticky situations and money lost.
🙋‍♀️ Demand - when you're in a hot market, one of the greatest benefits to the seller is that they're typically in the driver's seat. When there are more buyers than listings for sale, your house can spark a bidding war when it hits the market. While our local market is seeing a shift and has calmed down a little, some neighborhoods are still seeing multiple offers while others are seeing a few days or even weeks on the market. However, without an agent helping you prep your home for the market, price it strategically, market it with modern methods and really get it out there, you're missing out on that demand. You might have a buyer or two but that isn't going to drive the price up like it would if you had someone working for you.
My best advice of all is before you make the decision to do it alone, do some research and find an agent who has good reviews, comes highly recommended and who you can learn something about before reaching out. What does their experience look like? What are their clients saying? Then schedule a consultation with them to see how they can help you net the most money possible from your home sale.
2022-09-16T08:36:00-07:002022-09-16T08:38:36-07:00Lynette Bagalatag:mcgeescott.com,2012-09-20:1079Selling Your Home With PetsAccording to a recent realtor.com® survey, nearly 95 percent of pet-owning respondents said that their furry companion plays a role in selecting a home ??<br /> <br /> So what does that mean for you as the seller? <br /> <br /> While people love their pets, they don't necessarily want to open your front door and immediately think: 3 DOGS AND A CAT LIVE HERE!<br /> <br /> You want to hide the evidence while at the same time painting the picture that your home is definitely pet friendly (if that's the case).<br /> <br /> You can do this by:<br /> <br /> -Highlighting walking trails or dog parks nearby<br /> -Highlight features in your listing description that are great for dogs such as a fenced in backyard, a dog wash station in the garage, a built in cubby for Max to take his naps, etc.<br /> -You can even make it a point to designate a spot for pet storage for dishes, toys, leashes, etc. <br /> <br /> You want your home to say "Dogs are WELCOME" vs "Dogs LIVE HERE!"
2022-07-29T06:34:00-07:002022-07-21T08:36:01-07:00Lynette Bagalatag:mcgeescott.com,2012-09-20:1064Now is STILL the time to Sell...If there was ever a time to sell your home for max profits, 2022 is it!
Over the next five years, we will start to see decelerating appreciation in the market.
Don't panic, your home is NOT expected to LOSE value! Homes are simply expected to appreciate in value at a slower rate.
According to the latest "Home Price Expectation Survey" by Pulsenomics, home prices are expected to continue appreciating over the next five years, just at a lower rate than they have the last couple of years.
Take a look at each year and the corresponding appreciation rate.
2020: 10% +
2021: 18% +
2022: 9% +
2023: 4.74% +
2024: 3.67% +
2025: 3.41% +
2026: 3.57% +
As you can see, home appreciation has peaked. While we don’t have a crystal ball, it’s safe to say, this could be the last year to get top dollar out of your home before the market begins to cool off.
Selling your home is a lot less scary in a market like this when you have a full service, client-centered experienced Realtor by your side.
2022-07-08T13:34:00-07:002022-07-21T08:31:43-07:00Lynette Bagalatag:mcgeescott.com,2012-09-20:1050Staging Your Home For SaleReady to sell your home? Staging your home properly will help to sell your home for top dollar in a quicker time frame. Even when the market is a seller’s market like it is now, staging your home still has many benefits.
What exactly is home staging? This is the process of adding decor, rearranging furniture, making the home more appealing at first glance. This is a marketing strategy used to make a greater first impression to prospective buyers. Staging doesn’t necessarily mean all new furniture and extravagant decor. Sometimes staging is nothing more than some fresh white linens and a few plants to liven up the place.
Why should you stage your home? Staging is an easy way to enhance the home’s appearance and first impressions are everything. More often than not, buyers will first see your home online. Having a properly staged home in the photos they see online will entice buyers to come check out the home in person. Once buyers are in the door, it is important that buyers emotionally connect with the home and picture themselves making your home theirs. Staging will ensure buyers are able to do this. According to National Association of REALTORS® 2021 Profile of Home Staging, 82% of buyers’ agents said staging helped their clients visualize the property as their home.
How to stage your home?
Begin with Curb Appeal: The first thing a potential buyer will see is the exterior of the home. No need for extravagant landscaping (although that is a plus). Keep it simple! Clean up the outside, pressure wash, pull weeds out of any flower beds, lay some fresh mulch. Make sure to maintain a clean-cut lawn throughout the selling process! You never know when you might have a showing! If you really want to go the extra mile, touch up the exterior paint of the home.
Clean, Clean, & Clean Some More: Nothing will turn away a buyer faster than a dirty home. To them, this is a sign that the home has not been properly maintained over the years. Scrub the floors, bathrooms, and countertops. This includes clearing away all clutter. We like to use the term “less is best.” The fewer things you have out on the counters and around the home, the more appealing it is to a potential buyer.
Add some LIGHT refreshing scents to the home: Notice the emphasis on the word “light.” Find a smell that is light and airy and keep it in the home throughout showings. There are endless options when it comes to air fresheners. Don’t use anything overpowering as this may give off a bad impression. Use just enough to cover any lingering odors.
Light and Bright: Open the windows to allow natural light to flow into the home and turn on all interior lights. Potential buyers are sure to feel welcomed when entering a bright and airy room.
Rearrange the furniture: You want your furniture to be arranged in a way that is inviting, functional, and comfortable. Too much furniture can be a problem. Any item that is overcrowding the room should be put in storage. This will also emphasize the amount of space in the room.
These are just a few ways you can stage your home for the best first impression. REALTORS® are experienced in this department and can help advise you on the best way to stage your home based on your home features and what you are currently working with.
2022-06-30T12:58:00-07:002022-06-30T13:03:25-07:00Madison Theriottag:mcgeescott.com,2012-09-20:817Tips To Get Your Home Ready to Sell (Video)
Lynette Bagala, Realtor offers tips to get your home ready to sell! Contact Lynette Bagala at 337-256-3300 or 337-735-4040 with any questions or assistance in getting your home sold.2020-06-29T11:50:00-07:002021-11-09T12:52:53-07:00Lynette Bagala