five-reasons-a-property-will-or-will-not-sell | For Sellers

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The 5 reasons a property will sell or NOT sell:

1. Location

People will either like the location or not. Most people like to be situated either in the right school district to meet their needs, close to work, a particular neighborhood or someplace with a view. In most instances, people look for location first. You know what they say; "Location, Location, Location!" If your home is in a poor location or has questionable surroundings or neighborhood, any of the remaining four reasons may need extra attention. Idaho Real Estate is always a good location, but there are always possible surroundings that aren't as desirable...

2. Price

Especially in our current Idaho Real Estate market, PRICE can be THE most strategic reason a buyer will buy. As your agent, I will provide you (my seller) with comparable properties in both "Active" and "Sold" categories. It's best to be as high as possible when compared to the "SOLD" properties (to get the highest price possible) however, price average or below when compared to the "ACTIVE" properties (your competition). Some sellers will say something like, "We can always come down..." However, in a competitive (buyer's) market, some buyers won't even look at a home that seems to be overpriced (above average). Listen to the advice of your agent when determining the pricing strategy of your Idaho home.

3. Terms

When it comes to financing, the home must meet certain standards and be able to qualify for BEING financed (not just the buyers need to be qualified). Most homes don't have an issue when meeting this criteria, but ask your Idaho real estate agent if there are any concerns, especially when looking into FHA, VA or other Government backed loans. Some more creative financing may be desireable and help sell a home quicker and for a higher price in a slower market. When offering "Owner Carry" or "Lease Purchase" terms, you may attract more buyers and be able to sell quicker and at a premium price. Beware of the risks of these optional terms and seek the advice of your agent.

4. Condition

OK.. This one seems so simple to me. When we sell a car, we typically will wash it, wax it, vaccuum the inside, shine the tires and the chrome and make it "SHINE"! We need to do the same, or even more for our house when seeking a buyer. Staging is the big talk right now. It may help to hire a professional stager or designer to help you put your best foot forward. Buyer's usually like to see the home lived in, but they don't want to see the lifestyle that lives there. Keep things neutral and classy.

5. Marketing

Most homes that take longer than the average market time to sell are due to either being over priced and/or under marketed. Proper Marketing is the Key! Don't miss out on the best marketing of Idaho Real Estate in the Boise real estate market!

Call Don today for a FREE Market Analysis of your Home! (208) 880-5039

For more detailed assistance in selling your Idaho real estate or home, check out the 6 Easy Steps in Selling Your home!

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"Thank you Don for your considerate and professional help on selling our house. Your informative correspondance we recieved before deciding to list it, got you the house, and your continued contact to let us know what efforts were being made to advertise and show the house were greatly appreciated. Showing mutual respect, we feel like we have made a new friend!"
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"Thanks to Don Wixom, we have been enjoying our new home for six months now. Don as the realtor selling our house worked very hard for us. He helped us through all the complex paperwork involved in making offers, getting a loan, etc. Don paid attention to detail and kept us well informed about how things were going. When things needed to be done, Don was readily available, seeing us through a home inspection, even crawling under the house in the dirt and cobwebs when we asked him to. Don was always only a phone call away. We still remember his phone number, we called him so much! Don has a wealth of experience and resources to offer. We would definitely recommend him to anyone wanting to buy or sell real estate."
~Scott and Naomi Watson, satisfied buyers

"We were long distance buyers. We had been through some major life changes in 2005 and had first contacted Don Wixom in August of 2006. He stood by us 2 1/2 years showing us houses, driving out to houses and emailing us pictures when we were unable to go ourselves, never knowing if he actually would have gotten a sale from us and he never complained or pressured us once.
He always treated us with great respect as if we were his only customer. Don has done more for us than we would have done for ourselves. He gave us great advice. He was always learning what it was that we were looking for. As our needs changed midway through our searching he adjusted to them.
His website allowed us to search the multiple listing service without addresses and phone numbers needing to be given. He would always check into and answer our questions and requests.
When buying or selling in Idaho we would never consider anyone but Don Wixom. He stayed with us for the long haul and we will stay with him."
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