JANUARY — What’s the plan?
Happy New Year! How do you feel about January? What's your take on New Year's Resolutions? While I don't make resolutions, I do like to take advantage of the fresh start. January is a great time to set new goals, clean my closet, organize my desk, open my new day planner, purge, donate, toss.
Any chance buying or selling real estate is on your list for 2024? That’s a great goal! And I would love to help you with that! When you break down that goal, what are your steps?
Goal: Buy a new house!
First, let’s sit down together to talk through the buying process and strategize your best buying plan. I would love to hear your wishlist for your dream house! And I can explain the different steps involved in purchasing it!
You will need to start by obtaining a letter of pre-approval from a reputable lender – preferably a local one. I know some fantastic lenders who would love to help you — great interest rates, low fees, and superlative service.
Next, decide where you want to live. When you consider what communities you prefer, you can check school ratings and crime reports to determine what neighborhoods are the best match for you.
Then think about your priorities in a property – what are the must-haves, the things you can’t live without? Multiple bathrooms? A 3-car garage? Finished basement? Windows and natural light? A fireplace?
I will set up a search for you on the local MLS site. When you find something that you like, I will schedule an appointment for us to go see it. Then you can evaluate if you have found the one!
Goal: Sell your house!
First, tell me a good time for me to come see your place! I will do a market analysis to determine the value based on nearby comparable properties. We will formulate a plan and a timeline for putting your home on the market.
Our timeline will start with identifying any repairs that need to be made or improvement projects that need to be finished.
Next come cleaning and clearing. Buyers love clean houses with lots of space for imagination. Cleaning and clearing and then staging – very important!
Once we have your home looking tip-top amazing, we will have the photographer take quality shots to show your property to its best advantage.
Then we list! And everyone will want to buy it!
Buying and/or selling are great goals for 2024 – and I can’t wait to help!