Selling a Home in Addison, Texas

Thinking of Selling Your Home?

1. What is the value of my home?

Having the right "asking price" for your home is critical to selling your home quickly and you receiving the most for your home. I can prepare a free Competitive Market Analysis to help determine the right "asking price" and can give facts on what the market trend is in your neighborhood.

2. Choose an Expert

Few other transactions in your life will have more impact than that of selling or buying  a home. I understand that your family's financial security and future is involved. I will help you through the entire process. I will lead and educate you in correctly pricing your home, market trends, negotiating and getting you the most for your home. I am a professional that can apply my knowledge to save you time and money.

3. Do We Really Need To Do It?

I can advise you of possible improvements that will attract more potential buyers and also pay for themselves either through increasing the homes value or through shortening the time it takes to sell the home. First impressions, you only get one chance! Click here for tips to making your home look great and sell quickly.

4. Marketing Your Home

There is a reason that RE/MAX agents average more sales than other agents. They know what it takes to bring buyers and sellers together because they do it all the time. We have the best market share in the area. RE/MAX is in 47 countries and no one else can offer you this type of resource. We provide proven marketing tools and a dynamic network of agents. If you need information on relocating in or out of the area, RE/MAX Premier Group can assist you.

Home Seller's Checklist

Tips on How to Make Your Home Look Great and Sell Quickly!

Pricing your home right is one of the most important things you can do. Below are items that will help your home show well and remember we can't change 'First Impressions'.

Drive-Up Appeal

Landscaping -Trim all hedges and shrubs, mow lawn and plant bright flowers or add containers. Remove dead trees, shrubs, plants, old furniture, damaged yard accessories, rusted swing set or other toys. Exterior - repaint if necessary, remove newspapers and flyers, sweep porch, remove cobwebs, clean, repair or replace door, screens, windows and hardware.

Lighten Things Up

Open drapes and blinds and let in the sunshine. Turn on a small lamp in dark rooms. A fresh coat of light neutral color paint can brighten up any room. Clean out closets, garage and attic. Remove unnecessary pieces of furniture. Make sure that the buyer can walk through the home without having to walk around furniture. Consider renting a storage unit for extra items. Remove small photos from the walls and items from countertops. Clean or replace carpets, tile or wood floors, don't let them be a distraction from your home.

Check and repair leaky plumbing. Clean any rust stains. Windows and doors should open with ease and without noise. Empty and deodorize trash containers.

Put away collections of figurines or fragile items. Don't store any valuables in sight.

Kitchen and Dining Area

Clean the kitchen from top to bottom. If the wallpaper is damaged repair or place. A light neutral color of paint can create a bright atmosphere. Prospective buyers will look in the oven, cabinets, pantry, etc. Remove refrigerator magnets, calendars, notes and other items from the front of the refrigerator. Put small appliances away and clear off countertops. Add fresh flowers, plants or a bowl of fresh fruit.

Put a new white tablecloth on the dining room table and add a centerpiece or fresh flowers. If the table has extra leafs, remove them. Polish the furniture and clean the globes of the light fixture. Clean the carpets in all areas of the home. Remove any excess clutter.

Bathrooms

Clean the ceramic tile and grout. Repair any loose or cracked tiles. Hang fresh towels; white will downplay dated ceramic. Shine the chrome fixtures and mirrors and remove stains from the sink or counter top. Remove personal items from display and organize vanities and cabinets. Keep the trash container empty and room deodorized.

Bedrooms

Create an environment that is relaxing. Remove excess furniture, toys and other unnecessary items, cleanout closets and organize shoes on a shoe rack. Make the beds everyday and replace bedspread if necessary. Keep headboards, nightstands and bookshelves organized and free from clutter. Fresh paint, flowers, and decorative pillows can help create the right atmosphere for rest.

Pets

It is helpful to keep pets kenneled while your home is on the market. If it isn't possible, be sure your agent understands the names of your pets and where the pet is located (backyard, etc) and if the pet is allowed in if out or out if in. Keep their area clean and deodorized.