The Word from The Warrens...

Is the housing market half-full or half-empty?

By Wayne Evans

ProNet Residential Services

(ProNet is a professional network of home maintenance and remodeling service providers.  This article was written for Southern Exposure Magazine.)

 

 

When you're reading it's a buyer's market, don't begin to ever think that as a seller, you don't actually control the outcome.  The secret is all in your perception and your willingness to accept and follow the same basic principles that apply when it's a "Seller's Market".

1. Realize that selling a home is a business transaction.  You cannot let it be influenced by emotion.
2. Properly price your home to sell.  Remember what it's worth to the market does not always equal what it's worth to you.  Your realtor is trained to assist in reviewing all data so you can see a clear picture.
3. Emphasize positives and showcase the home's unique features.  Utilize staging and professional photos to enhance your online presence and to maximize showing opportunities.
4. Bring everything up to expected levels of quality and condition.  Some updating may be advisable but be careful to not get carried away.
5. Be 100 percent prepared before the sign goes in the yard by anticipating possible buyer objections.  Consider doing a premarket home inspection to uncover any unforeseen issues.
6. Spend time getting to know your true competition.  It is imperative to understand your home's "peer group". 

Details, details, details!

 

We as a team provide staging, landscape freshening and window cleaning services to help sellers get their homes in the best visual condition before listing.  After nearly 60 collective years in the business, we know all the tricks to present your home in the best possible way.

Our new favorite restaurant?

 

Eastland Cafe

97 Chapel Avenue

(615)627-1088

The menu and food are fabulous!  Plus, this trendy East Nashville spot has a great atmosphere.  Click here to view their website.

 

 

Hillwood Home with All the Updates

 

This updated home on a fantastic lot is as good as it gets!  The owners have spared no expense in renovating this home with a new kitchen and master suite, all new mouldings - and the icing on the cake - a wonderful screened in porch.

 

Click here to view MLS# 973800.

Great Buy in The Governors Club

 

This great valued home has a superb floorplan, complete with chef's kitchen, dramatic family room, and theatre room with screen & projector, all tucked away on a great cul-de-sac.  With 4 bedrooms and 4 1/2 bathrooms, the price of $748,900 can't be beat!

 

Click here for more information on MLS# 970570.

 

If you're interested in checking out either of these homes, please email us or give us a call at 263-4800.