Posts with tag 'For Sellers'

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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So, your home is off the market, and you're headed to the closing table. Did you know there are certain items you should leave behind when you sell your home? It's typical for homeowners to think that everything within their property belongs to them. However, some items transfer to the new owners once you sign on that dotted line.

It can be challenging to decide what you should and should not leave behind for the new owners. Our agents can help you figure out what items can't be removed from the property to ensure you're not left with any liabilities.

While there are no hard and fast rules that outline what you need to leave, some general rules of thumb can help you out.

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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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Preparing to add your home to the list of Bakersfield homes for sale? Your listing photos can make or break your sale. First impressions matter and those listing photos give homebuyers the first impression of your property. As much as 80% of house hunters start the search for homes on the web, and if the photos accompanying your home's listing are not attractive, the buyer will be dissuaded from giving your home a second thought. Conversely, good photos can turn views into in-person showings. Here are the areas to bring into focus when you take your listing photos.

• Living Room
  The living room is a common place for families to spend quality time together. It should be staged and photographed with functionality, comfort, and square footage in mind. You can increase your home's appeal and help buyers envision life in your home by decluttering and removing personalized items from the living area, painting the space a neutral tone, professionally cleaning the carpet. Incorporate additional lights to display the full size of the room. Decorate with abstract artwork, fresh flowers, and greenery to breathe life into the room. Define the space and rearrange your furniture to make the space warm and inviting. Also, let in natural light to make the room appear bigger.

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Over the past year, homeowners have been staying at home more than usual, so many have focused on home upgrades and renovations. To get outdoors and enjoy the sunshine, many homeowners are tackling projects that turn their back yards into a beautiful oasis for relaxing and entertaining.

Our agents at Watson Realty are seeing many Bakersfield homes for sale with amazing back yards that create a luxurious lifestyle. Homeowners are building all types of outdoor features that boost visual appeal, comfortable atmosphere, outdoor entertaining, and home values.

• Decks and Patios
  Adding a deck or patio to a back yard increases functional space for your home. Since these features are typically attached to the house, they provide excellent spaces for relaxing and entertaining. You can enjoy your morning coffee, lounge in the sunshine, or dine with family and friends just outside your back door. For a little shade and weather protection, add a roof overhang or install a retractable awning.

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