CONSIDER SELLING YOUR HOME? Thinking of selling a home? Ramos Realty is ready to talk to you, and help you with this process. It is important for you to know that there are many things that need to fall in place in order to have a successful transaction. These are some of the frequent questions asked by most clients planning to sell a home: Keywords:: General Questions When is the best time to put my house on the market? There is no easy or definite answer for this question. It depends on many factors. Is it a seller’s market? If it is, then the answer is right now. Usually, on a seller’s market, there are more buyers than houses available, and it is very likely that you will sell your property quickly. It is also usually true, that when there is a high demand for properties, the prices of the properties tend to be higher, which translates to higher profits for you. Another factor improving the process of selling your house is the interest rates on mortgage loans. The lower the interest rates, the higher volume of potential buyers.   What is the market value of my property? Professional real estate agents have access to the tools and information that allows them to properly set a value for your property. The Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) is one the main steps that a professional agent follows to reach a listing price. Finding the right price for your house is a crucial point, and it will determine the success of selling it. Overpriced houses will sit in the market for months without attracting potential buyers. The longer a house sits on the market, the less attractive it becomes; people tend to think that something must be wrong with a house that does not sell quickly. Your agent will help you in determining a fair price for your property, based on what similar houses in your area have sold for. Many times, you may have your own opinion on how much your house is worth based on your personal opinion, or based on what other neighbors are selling their homes for. Keep in mind that until a house is sold, the asking price is not too relevant, as your neighbor’s house might be overpriced. If your house is not receiving much attention, or offers are not presented, your agent may suggest a price adjustment after some time. Although, we offer our professional advice, ultimately, you, the owner, are the one who determines the value. What Ramos Realty does besides advertising, M.L.S and signs HOW WE SELL YOUR PROPERTY [IN ADDITION TO M.L.S., SIGNS, ADVERTISING]   HOW WE SELL YOUR PROPERTY [IN ADDITION TO M.L.S., SIGNS, ADVERTISING] 1.      Contact existing buyers 2.      Financially qualify our buyers before showing 3.      Notify other salespeople 4.      Cooperate with all agents 5.      Inner-office cooperation and marketing ideas 6.      Diversified agents (bilingual - Spanish, Greek, Chinese) 7.      Computer programs ( Lighting CMA, website development) 8.      Tour–M.L.S. and office 9.      Neighborhood involvement - New home buyer seminars 10.    Diversification - residential, commercial, property management 11.    National referral companies 12.    Visibility of broker - (Lehigh Valley Association of Realtors President) 13.    Financing options and programs are explained to all clients 14.    Communicate with lenders - (In -House Lenders) 15.    Represent you when offers are received 16.    Net proceeds are computed 17.    Open 7 days a week 18.    Frequent follow-up with you 19.    Monitor market activity and statistics 20.    Open House 21.    Visibility in community - voluntary 22.    Property profile 23.    Special features sheet with photos 24.    Internet Marketing - realtor.com, homes.com, trulia.com, etc. 25.    REPUTATION OF QUALITY SERVICE Prev