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Develop a Pre-Marketing Budget

Now that you've decided to put your house on the market, what are some investments to consider now that potentially can save you thousands in the long run?

A Certified Home Inspection. This report constitutes a thorough, accurate description of the condition of your property, and is especially helpful if the home is older and not recently updated. It can help you decide what repairs and renovations should be done prior to marketing the home to assure maximum return when you sell. Conversely if you opt not to make the repairs the inspection has uncovered, it will prevent you from being blind sided when a buyer potentially points out the defect. You can explain that you are aware of the problem and that is has already been factored into the price of the home. It's also a great tool to have available when you're filling out your NYS Disclosure Form, providing you with a checklist of things as you go along. In addition the Home Inspection report contains useful information that can be helpful to you when determining an asking price for your home.

Another service to consider is a Full Service Appraisal on your home. Statistics show that your home will have the maximum number of potential buyers looking at it when it first goes on the market. In order to capitalize on this initial heavy traffic, it is crucial that the house is properly priced right from the start. An appraisal will give you an accurate and well researched valuation of your home which will include a list of properties that are comparable to yours as well as specific details and upgrades that affect the asking price of your home. Price it right, sell it fast and SAVE.

Advertising your home effectively to as many buyers as possible will increase the chance of a timely, full price offer. Some 80% of buyers start their search for a home on the internet, so it's important you find an established, well trafficked local website that has a good selection of inventory. Real estate publications and newspapers are other viable sources you can utilize. Forsalebyalbany.com website and magazine has been helping homeowners sell their properties since 1988. Our affordable services have helped thousands of satisfied customers who have spent a little upfront to to sell their homes and save a huge amount in real estate commissions at the closing. YOU CAN SELL IT, WE CAN HELP!!

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