Friday, October 30, 2015

Get Written Offers!



This is why you never want to be around when your real estate agent is showing your home. 

Its difficult to respond to verbal offers such as:

“Would you take $10,000 less for your home if we didn’t ask for new carpet?”

“Would you accept less if we offered to close in 30 days?”

“If you received an offer for $15,000 less than your asking price, would you make a counter offer?”

Even if you verbally agree to any of these questions, the buyer is under no obligation to make an offer. It’s like negotiating against yourself.



Your real estate agent will always insist on written offers, complete with earnest money, and wont present you with these verbal fishing expeditions.

Terez B. Harris
Keller Williams Realty New Orleans
504 975 1033
TerezHarris@KW.com
TerezSellsNolaHomes.com
8601 Leake Ave., New Orleans, La 70118

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Keller Williams Realty New Orleans 8601 Leake Ave. New Orleans, LA 70118 504-862-0100
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Sunday, October 25, 2015

Welcoming Entry


Your front room will be the first thing buyers will see when they enter, so make it bright and inviting.

Clear out excess items and perhaps add some fresh flowers or a nice plant.

If you paint any room or area in your home, make sure this is one of them. Keep it sparkling clean and well lit.

Change all your light bulbs to the highest wattage possible lighting, not only in the entry, also throughout the home. The bright light will open up the house.


Before potential buyers come to your home, run through the house and turn on all the lights. This includes the front porch light, bathrooms, closets, attic, and basement. 



Buyers want to see the storage possibilities in the attic or basement and you don’t want them blindly groping for an obscure pull chain or walking down dark stairs.



Terez B. Harris
Keller Williams Realty New Orleans
504 975 1033
TerezHarris@KW.com
TerezSellsNolaHomes.com
8601 Leake Ave., New Orleans, La 70118

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Keller Williams Realty New Orleans 8601 Leake Ave. New Orleans, LA 70118 504-862-0100
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Saturday, October 24, 2015

Safety First


Safety is a frequent For Sale By Owner concern.  After all, you are letting a complete stranger into your home. You don't know anything about this person.  Are they a thief, or a serious buyer?  One never knows.

Real estate agents use several measures to assure your safety.  They always get full contact information, including name, telephone number, and address information from all buyers.  Buyers are pre-screened by determining place of work and getting the buyer pre-approved for a home loan.  Buyers are never left alone in your home.  A real estate agent accompanies prospective Buyers at all times.

Therefore, when a real estate agent brings a potential buyer into your home, they have been carefully qualified and pre-screened. We know them inside and out.

Security is an important consideration whenever dealing with strangers.  Make sure you have a plan before letting anyone into your home.





Terez B. Harris
Keller Williams Realty New Orleans
504 975 1033
TerezHarris@KW.com
TerezSellsNolaHomes.com
8601 Leake Ave., New Orleans, La 70118

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Terez Harris NOLA Realtor Group  504-297-2619  www.TerezHarris.com
Keller Williams Realty New Orleans 8601 Leake Ave. New Orleans, LA 70118 504-862-0100
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Friday, October 23, 2015

Selling Your Metairie Home For Sale By Owner?


Just because you are selling your Metairie home yourself, doesn't mean your marketing has to suffer!

Terez Harris NOLA Real Estate Group is offering FREE online tools to anyone selling For Sale By Owner!


Terez B. Harris
Keller Williams Realty New Orleans
504 975 1033
TerezHarris@KW.com
TerezSellsNolaHomes.com
8601 Leake Ave., New Orleans, La 70118

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Terez B. Harris  Terez Harris NOLA Realtor Group  504-297-2619  www.TerezHarris.com
Keller Williams Realty New Orleans 8601 Leake Ave. New Orleans, LA 70118 504-862-0100
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Thursday, October 22, 2015

Terez's Tips for Selling Your Home - Part 15

Closing Company/Attorney
It is best to identify a closing company/attorney earlier rather than later.  Ultimately the buyer can choose any closing company but you should be prepared to make a recommendation.




Disposition of Deposits
You can never be assured a closing will take place therefore you should always protect the amount of the deposit.  The best way to accomplish this is to put the deposit with the closing company.  If the sale should fail and the deposit is to be returned the closing company can issue the check.




Buyer Remorse
Almost every buyer at one time or another has felt buyer remorse.  It would be wise to prepare your buyer for that emotion so when it occurs they will remember your advice and hopefully move on.




Appraisal
If the buyer is applying for a loan to purchase your property, an appraisal will most likely be required.  The property must appraise for the sales price, otherwise, the mortgage company will not approve the loan.  If the sale is all cash, normally an appraisal is not required.  The purchase typically pays for the appraisal.




Survey
At one time surveys were required on all sales.  A survey may or may not be required to complete the sale; the mortgage company will make this decision.  Surveys are typically paid for by the buyer.




Certified Funds
If you are required to bring money to the closing, be prepared to bring certified funds.





Keys, garage door openers, appliance books
Don’t wait until the closing, locate these items and be prepared to give them to the buyers at the closing.


Terez B. Harris
Keller Williams Realty New Orleans
504 975 1033
TerezHarris@KW.com
TerezSellsNolaHomes.com
8601 Leake Ave., New Orleans, La 70118

  Free Reports:
Smart Home Price






Search the MLS! 
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Search Terez's Active Listings!





See What Your New Orleans Home is Worth!
See What Your Metairie Home is Worth!







      








Terez B. Harris  Terez Harris NOLA Realtor Group  504-297-2619  www.TerezHarris.com
Keller Williams Realty New Orleans 8601 Leake Ave. New Orleans, LA 70118 504-862-0100
Each office independently owned and operated. All brokers and agents licensed in the state of Louisiana.

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