1. Why shouldn’t I price my house a little high, since I can always drop the price later?
That’s a strategy that sounds good – but, in fact, is more likely to result in a lower price. Here’s why. The first few weeks a house is on the market is when it will have the most activity. If a house is overpriced, it has to compete with houses at that higher price level, which are almost certainly larger or have newer/more luxurious features.
2. Why should I choose Troy Ott to sell my home?
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3. How often will Troy Ott contact me over the course of my listing?
Communication is a number-one priority. We will call or email you – your choice – at least once a week with a progress report.
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4. How does Troy Ott advertise my home?
Your home will also be marketed using a proven, strategically strong combination of media including the Internet, newspapers, flyers, and brochures, to fully expose the property to a wide audience of home buyers who are actively looking.
Troy Ott will give you samples of the types of advertising that will be done on your behalf. For more details, see Marketing Your House
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5. Will Troy Ott advertise my house on the Internet?
Yes! Statistics show that 70% of prospective homebuyers begin their search on the Internet. We will advertise your home on all our website and ad materials
...Plus hundreds of relocation sites nationally and hundreds of local broker sites via broker reciprocity agreements.
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6. What do I need to do before my house is listed to make sure I get my asking price?
With buyers, the first impression counts tremendously! A small investment of time and money will generate financial rewards and give your home a positive edge over other listings when it comes time to show it.
Review the following ideas and see what you can do with just a little effort that might help attract a buyer sooner at your asking price.
Curb Appeal
- Cut lawn.
- Trim shrubs and lawns.
- Keep grass and plantings watered.
- Weed and edge gardens.
- Pick up any litter.
- Clear walk and driveway of leaves, toys, etc.
- Repair gutters and eaves.
General Maintenance
- Paint and repair as needed – inside and out.
- Oil squeaky doors.
- Tighten doorknobs.
- Replace burned-out lights.
- Clean and repair windows.
- Touch up chipped paint.
- Repair cracked plaster.
- Repair leaking taps and toilets.
Clean and Tidy
- Keep interior neat and presentable at all times. Shampoo carpets.
- Clean washer, dryer and tubs.
- Clean furnace.
- Clean refrigerator and stove.
- Clean and freshen bathrooms.
- Organize kitchen cabinets and closets so they look clean and spacious.
First Impressions
- Clean and tidy entrance.
- Functional doorbell.
- Polish door hardware and outdoor lights.
- Paint/clean front door.
- Add flowers to the porch.
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7. How to get a potential Buyer to look at your House?
The following is a checklist of proven tips to help make your home very appealing to the buyer and create what is called “the buying atmosphere.”
- Be absent, if possible, when your property is being shown.
- Open shades, draperies, and all interior doors except closets
- Turn on all interior lights, whether it is day or night.
- If possible, play soft background music.
- Have ceiling fans on at low speed
- Keep pets outdoors/in garage.
- Put money and other valuables in a safe place.
- Enhance the beauty of your house with fresh flowers.
- Hang your best towels.
- Do other similar things that maximize appeal.
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8. What should I do to prepare for the appointment?
The following is a checklist of proven tips to help make your home very appealing to the buyer and create what is called “the buying atmosphere.”
- Be absent, if possible, when your property is being shown.
- Open shades, draperies, and all interior doors except closets
- Turn on all interior lights, whether it is day or night.
- If possible, play soft background music.
- Keep pets outdoors/in garage.
- Put money and other valuables in a safe place.
- Enhance the beauty of your house with fresh flowers.
- Hang your best towels. Put a nice cloth on the table .
- Do other similar things that maximize appeal.
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9. What happens after a showing?
Once an agent makes an appointment to see your home, Troy Ott’s an email away with the details. After the agent’s shows your home, he/she receives an email from Troy Ott asking for feedback. If we do not receive feedback in a timely manner, we will follow up with a phone call.
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10. What happens when we have a contract to buy our home?
Once your house is under contract, Troy Ott will give you a list of things that you will need to do to be prepared for closing day (i.e., movers, turn off utilities, etc.). See……question # 7
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11. How long will it take to sell my home?
Troy Ott has a reputation for making things happen. That’s what makes her a top producing agent. Many times, sellers come to her very frustrated because they’ve had their homes listed with another realtor for months with no success. It is not unusual for Troy Ott to help owners sell their homes in as little as one week.
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