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The Importance of Online Marketing

diane.s.horan@gmail.com (Diane Horan) — Fri, 24 Jun 2022 20:18:23 GMT

About 80% of Home Buyers Find Homes Online

Did you know that some buyers purchase a home without stepping a foot inside? We’ve witnessed this interesting phenomenon more than ever during 2020-2021. In many instances, the competitive real estate market does not allow much time to make an offer before a house goes under contract. Sometimes a homebuyer doesn’t have the luxury of time to travel, see a house in person, and then take time to think it over. And that’s one reason online marketing is important. As realtors, we must reach those out-of-state and international buyers. The digital presentation of the property needs to be top-notch: excellent professional photos, including drone photography, a well-written detailed description, attachments such as a Special Feature List, Floor plan, and Survey within the MLS (which can be provided to an interested buyer by their realtor), and a video tour. A well orchestrated home video tours help buyers to feel as though they have visited the property in person. Through conscience hard work, it is possible to consistently received positive feedback and amazing results from online marketing.

Real Estate Concierge Service

diane.s.horan@gmail.com (Diane Horan) — Fri, 24 Jun 2022 20:07:29 GMT

A realtor is a valuable resource!

Many realtors will connect their clients with vetted vendors to help them make home repairs, obtain a mortgage, arrange for moving and storage, etc. Moving is a lot of work -- and we try to ease that process for you. An expert real estate professional will offer a complimentary home valuation. Most homes benefit from a comprehensive staging consultation, and that can be arranged as well. If you are thinking about buying, selling or investing, allow us to help guide you along the way!

Home Preparations Before Listing

diane.s.horan@gmail.com (Diane Horan) — Fri, 24 Jun 2022 19:52:42 GMT

It's all in the details!

Even in today's hot seller market, homeowners still need to make proper home preparations before listing for sale. After all, the goal is not to make a quick sale, but to make a top dollar sale. Buyers need to see a clean, properly maintained, and well presented home that helps to inspire confidence in making an offer to purchase.

A home that does not show very well may linger on the market, versus receiving a lot of attention the first day it hits. In this market, a property that sits on the market for too long could be perceived as having something seriously wrong with it. Consult with an experienced real estate professional to get recommendations for getting your home showcase ready!

Spring Cleaning

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 16:36:56 GMT

Spring Cleaning

Whether you’re gearing up for the spring selling season or just doing some spring-cleaning, it’s lovely to have a well-organized house. It’s aesthetically pleasing (and good feng shui) to reduce visual clutter. The first step is to declutter rooms, closets, cabinets and drawers, by simply getting rid of anything that is not used, needed, or of personal value. Consider donating to a local charity.

These days, there are so many beautiful options for storage containers -- such as woven fabric, metal or clear plastic. While some storage containers are meant for display, others are designed to use as internal organizers for closets, cabinets and drawers. As a professional staging consultant, I often recommend adding baskets / bins / containers to catch the smaller miscellaneous items and help to give an overall appearance of being neat and tidy. A well-organized home is not just more efficient for daily living, it can definitely help to give a house an edge for resale!

Home Buyers Must Act Quickly!

diane.s.horan@gmail.com (Diane Horan) — Mon, 25 Apr 2022 15:12:00 GMT

Home Buyers Must Act Quickly!

Purchasing real estate in this current seller’s market is likely to be a difficult undertaking. Homebuyers must be

patient for the right home to come on the market, diligently watching for new listings. Then, when a

desirable home hits the market, they must act quickly and competitively. Enlisting the help of an experienced

realtor can make all the difference in the world. We meet some of the nicest folks who seriously want to buy a

home in Martin County. The buyers who are represented by knowledgeable agents have the best chance of going

under contract. While the purchase price is important, there are many other ways to strengthen an offer. When

you are ready to make a real estate purchase, we are prepared to negotiate a winning offer on your behalf.

Thinking about selling? We have buyers! Call us for a valuation of your home in today's market.

Selling Luxury Homes

diane.s.horan@gmail.com (Diane Horan) — Mon, 25 Apr 2022 15:11:48 GMT

Selling Luxury Homes

High-end properties must compete in the national and international markets in order to bring the highest and best offers. The presentation needs to be beautiful, informative, and distinctive. Attention to detail is crucial for satisfying discriminating buyers. The objective: maximum high-quality exposure to bring interested, qualified buyers. An experienced listing agent will invest many hours (and dollars) to make sure each listing receives the top-notch attention it deserves. Each showing should be attended by the listing agent to give the homebuyers a personal tour. It’s important share with potential buyers the many desirable aspects of the community, as well as the home’s special features. We work hard to exceed your expectations. Call us for more information!