Posts in category 'Sell A Home'

Home prices reached record highs in 2021 due to a shortage of homes and historically low mortgage rates. Listing a house in a seller's market is an exciting time as you will likely receive many offers that drive up the sales price. Our agents have compiled the best tips to get your home ready for the 2022 real estate market.

1. List Your Home Early
   Real estate experts predict a year of rising home prices in 2022. Many buyers want to lock in the record-low mortgage interest rates as soon as possible, and you can expect a lot of buyer activity well into the year. If you're considering selling, you can list your home as early as the second week of January 2022. Also, there's a chance that mortgage rates may increase, which is more reason to sell as early as possible.

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Bathrooms are essential spaces for health and hygiene, but it can be difficult to keep them clean and organized with daily use. When our agents show new listings, buyers often see bathrooms overflowing with hair and skincare products, cosmetics, toiletries, and cleaners. Although these may be essential items for the homeowner, the only thing buyers see is clutter.

Buyers looking for Bakersfield homes for sale want to see clean, organized rooms that reflect a comfortable, inviting home. If you're thinking about selling your home, it may be time to declutter your bathroom and show potential buyers a tidy, organized space with a relaxing vibe.

• Organize the Linen Closet
  While some linen closets are in the bathroom, others may be in a nearby hallway or bedroom. Either way, you can be assured that buyers will open them to inspect the storage space. Before they do, take the time to organize your blankets, quilts, throws, bed linens, towels and washcloths, and any other items you store in your linen closet. For a fresh, inviting smell, hang potpourri on small closet hooks.

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Homebuyers have a keen eye for details. You would be surprised at the things they mention to our agents as they walk through your home. From the color of the walls to the choice of the flooring materials, the following are some of the six most common things prospective buyers will notice as they inspect your home:

1. Illumination. Homebuyers want sunny spaces to enjoy. They shun dark and dreary rooms and prefer bright and cheery bedrooms, bathrooms, living rooms, kitchens, and more. For this reason, we strongly recommend hanging and pulling back light curtains and installing bright light bulbs before taking any photos or scheduling a walkthrough.
   
   
2. Space. Prospective buyers want to know if your home has enough space to store their belongings, raise their children, engage in hobbies, and entertain guests. If your home feels stuffed and cramped, most buyers will take a pass and drive on down the road. This is why we strongly recommend holding garage sales, donating to Goodwill, and hauling any excess furniture, clothing, and clutter away via mobile storage solutions before a client ever walks through the home.
   
   

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A home inspection is a critical step in taking your Bakersfield homes for sale from pending to sold.  But it can be an understandably stressful time for sellers. Someone is going through your home with an extremely detailed list while actively looking for defects. And often the process can turn up a surprise or two. Not only that, the sale of your home is usually contingent on the results. So it's easy to see why it's a good idea to prepare yourself and your home for this process.

• Talk to your real estate agent for advice.
  Our agents have been through the home inspection process many, many times with our clients. They can help you understand the types of issues that are common in your area, offer advice on planning for potential repairs and help you assess how much leverage you have based on the results of the inspection.

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If it's time to add your home to the list of Bakersfield homes for sale, it's time to explore a few tips to help you get the highest price for your home and encourage it to sell as quickly as possible. One trick to promote a higher selling price and speedy selling time is to declutter your home. Here are a few guidelines to follow to ensure your decluttering increases your home's appeal with potential buyers. 

1. Get Rid of as Many Things as You Can
   Before you start making plans to expand your home's storage and organizational systems, begin by purging your home of items that you no longer use or that don't have a place in your life. The fewer items that you own, the easier it will be to pack things away to prepare your home to sell. 
   
   An added benefit is that you'll save money on moving expenses because your movers will have fewer things to pack and transport. You'll also have fewer items to clean, making it easier for you to keep your home tidy for open houses and showings.

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