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Senior Marketing Director
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ERA Realty Network Pte Ltd

Agency Licence: L3002382K

Someone else ~ a neighbour, friend or relative ~ may point out advantages or disadvantages about your house that you hadn’t thought about. Third-party views will help you start thinking of your house as a commodity, with positive and negative selling points. Then you should decide on a price that you feel is competitive and consistent with what other houses in your area have sold for.

HOW FLEXIBLE SHOULD I BE AT THE ASKING PRICE?

Most buyers tend to negotiate before they make an offer. Thus, a certain degree of flexibility is usually called for on the part of both you and the buyer.

While it is ultimately your decision to accept or reject an offer, or present a counter-proposal, a real estate salesperson can be of great assistance to you during the negotiation process. In fact, negotiation is one of the valuable skills the real estate salesperson can offer you. As negotiation proceeds ~ whether in writing, face-to-face, or by phone ~ your real estate salesperson would inform you of your options in responding to each offer from the buyer.

SHOULD I FIX MY HOUSE UP BEFORE IT GOES ON THE MARKET?

Unless your house is nearly new, chances are you’ll want to do some work to get it ready to market. The type and amount of work depend largely on the price you’re asking, the time you have to sell, and of course, the present condition of the house.

If you’re in a hurry to sell, do the "little things" that make your house look better from the outside and show better inside. Subsequent two questions offer several specific ideas for making low-cost improvements.

HOW DO I CREATE A GOOD FIRST IMPRESSION?

Creating a good first impression is critical to generating buyers' interest. While it does take time, it needn’t be difficult or expensive, provided you keep two key words in mind: neat and neutral.

Neatness sells. Throw away unwanted items, give a new coat of paint, add in fresh potted plants and bring out the welcome mat. the handles and knobs on your kitchen drawers and cabinets. countertops as you can. Give your prospects plenty of room to dream.

and in hand with neatness is neutrality. If you’re going to repaint, stick to light, neutral colours. Remember, when a family looks at the house, they’re trying to paint a picture of what it would be like as their home.

WHAT SHOULD I DO TO MAKE THE HOUSE SHOW BETTER?

First, make your house look as clean and spacious as possible. Remember, people may look behind your doors, wardrobes as well as bedrooms and bathrooms. So get rid of all the clutter; have a clean up and get rid of all unwanted items.

After you’ve cleaned, try to correct any cosmetic flaws you’ve noticed. Paint rooms that need it as well as remove or replace any worn-out carpets. Replace faulty taps, light fixtures, and the handles and knobs on your kitchen drawers and cabinets. countertops as you can. Give your prospects plenty of room to dream