Lakewood Home Sellers

When selling your home, Coldwell Banker Star Realty offers you a
wide variety of services.

A complimentary Competitive Market Analysis - This is a professional
analysis of your home's current value in today's market. It's important
to price your home properly so that it sells for the most amount of
money in the least amount of time.

Preparing your home for sale - You've seen the television shows that
preview a home on the market to see why it's not selling, then fix it
up and presto! It's sold! Our agents can give you an objective insight
into what, if anything, needs to be done to your house before it's put
on the market

Coldwell Banker Star Realty Concierge Services - this complimentary
service puts you in touch with qualified service providers who can
complete your "honey do" list.

Coldwell Banker Star Realty Marketing Plan- With 75% of homebuyers
starting their home search on the internet, we make sure that your
home is prominently featured online. Your home will be uniquely
featured on www.ColdwellBankerStar.com, our company website,
www.coldwellbanker.com, and www.Realtor.com with a virtual tour,
multiple photos, and enhanced wording. In addition, your home will
be assigned a House Talk number, which is shown on the Coldwell
Banker Star Realty yard sign at your home. This enables home buyers
to call anytime, day or night, to hear a recorded message about your
home. Finally, we also advertise in all major regional papers and
magazines throughout the Triangle area. We'll make sure you receive
timely reports on the success of the marketing plan for your home.

Coldwell Banker Star Realty Relocation Department- We handle
thousands of referrals each year through the Coldwell Banker national
network of over 3900 sales offices. Our national presence results in a
larger group of potential buyers to view your home.

Service from Start to Sold… and beyond! We want you to be our
customer for life. Not only will we be with you every step of the way
through the sales process, but we're available after the sale is over.
You can count on Coldwell Banker Star Realty.

Although home appreciation has leveled off in some markets, sellers
can still get good prices for their homes. The sale may take a bit
longer, but a little creativity can help sellers move homes without
having to drop the price.

Price Your Home According to the Current Market.
Just because a house comparable to yours sold for a very high price
last year does not mean you will be able to realize the same price
when selling your home now. As a full-service real estate professional
I can determine the appropriate, competitive listing price for your
home. Remember that in this market,I may encourage a list price in
accordance with others currently on the market, rather than those
previously sold.

Be Thankful for Appreciation.
While price appreciation has slowed in some markets in 2006, it is
important to look realistically at the financial gains you have made
over the years you have owned your home. According to the National
Association of REALTORS®, over the last six years the median sales
price of a single-family existing home in the U.S. appreciated 7.6
percent annually.

Make Your Home More Marketable.
When a buyer sees your house for the first time, a critical first
impression is made. If applicable, maximize curb appeal by trimming
trees and planting flowers. A fresh exterior coat of paint might also
prove valuable. Consider neutral colors for interior walls and carpets.
Dark colors on walls, along with unnecessary clutter, make rooms look
smaller.

Conduct a Full Home Inspection.
If repairs are required, it is a good idea to go ahead and fix the
problems. Potential buyers will cast an extremely critical eye over
your home and, in a situation when more houses are available on the
market, they may take a pass on a home that needs too many repairs.
Be sure to have the home inspection report available for prospective
buyers itemizing all of the repairs that have been made and the
associated cost for each.

Offer a "Seller's Contribution."
A seller can sweeten the deal by offering assistance to the buyer in
ways that do not require lowering the asking price. These tactics can
help your home to stand out from the crowd. For example:
· Offer to buy down the interest rate on the buyer's mortgage.
· Offer to pay a portion of the closing costs.
· Cover the buyer's mortgage payments for up to the first six months.
Depending upon the size of the mortgage, the buyer can save several
thousand dollars and the seller still gets the original asking price for
the home. It is generally more financially advantageous to do this
than dropping the asking price by $30-, $20- or even just $10,000.
· Many condos and houses across the country belong to homeowners'
associations that require annual dues. Paying the first year's fees
could be a big incentive to a buyer nearing the limit of his or her
liquid assets.
· Offer to pay off a buyer's bills. According to Realty Times, some loan
programs allow sellers to pay off the credit card debt or auto loans of
the buyer which will help him or her qualify for a better mortgage
and prevent the need to buy a smaller, less expensive house.

Don't Worry.
Properly priced homes that stand out from the competition are
selling and demand for homes is still at historical highs. Contact me to
find out how long an appropriately priced home is expected to remain
on the market in your area.