

Seller Resources
Eight Steps to Selling Your Home
Define your needs. Write down all the reasons for selling your home. Ask yourself, "Why do I want to sell and what do I expect to accomplish with the sale?" For example, a growing family may prompt your need for a larger home, or a job opportunity in another city may necessitate a move. For your goals, write down if you'd like to sell your house within a certain time frame or make a particular... [ Read More ]
How to Price to Sell and Still Make a Profit
The asking price you set for your home significantly affects whether you will profit in the sale, how much you will profit and how long your home will sit on the market. Your real estate agent's knowledge of the overall market and what's selling - or not selling - will be invaluable in helping you determine the price. The objective is to find a price that the market will bear but won't leave... [ Read More ]
How Can a Real Estate Agent Help Me Sell My Home
10 Questions to Ask Your Realtor about Selling a House Are you a full-time professional real estate agent? How long have you worked full time in real estate? How long have you been representing buyers? What professional designations do you have?Knowing whether or not your agent practices full time can help you determine potential scheduling conflicts and his or her commitment to your... [ Read More ]
Practicing Good Seller's Etiquette
Let's face it: When your house goes on the market, you're not only opening the door to prospective buyers, but also sometimes to unknown vendors and naïve or unqualified buyers. As with any business transaction, there is an expected protocol to how sellers, buyers and their respective agents interact. Should you find yourself in a sticky situation, alert your agent so he or she can address... [ Read More ]
Understanding the Buyer
As the seller, you can control three factors that will affect the sale of your home: * The home's condition* Asking price* Marketing strategyHowever, it's important to note that there are numerous other factors that influence a buyer, and you need to understand these consumer trends when you enter the sellers' market. The more your home matches these qualifications, the more competitive it will... [ Read More ]
Increasing Your Home's Appeal
Remember the 60-second rule: That's all the time you have to create a winning first impression. Here are some simple to significant ways to maximize your home's appeal. Exterior* Keep the grass cut and remove all yard clutter.* Weed and apply fresh mulch to flower beds.* Apply fresh paint to wooden fences.* Tighten and clean all door handles.* Clean windows inside and out.* Powerwash home's... [ Read More ]
Ready to Sell Your Home?
If you are considering selling your home—now or even months down the road—don’t wait to find out how to get the most for your home and get it sold in the shortest amount of time possible. Contact us today!
Ready to Sell Your Home?
If you are considering selling your home—now or even months down the road—don’t wait to find out how to get the most for your home and get it sold in the shortest amount of time possible. Contact us today!
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Market Statistics
According to the Bloomington-Normal Association of Realtors 2012 Year to Date statistics, residential home sales are up 21.5% in number of closed units, and 23.8% in volume closed. The average sale price is $154,174, up 1.9% over 2011. If you haveA Young Family's Guide to Buying a New Home in Bloomington-Normal IL - Health and Fitness
As young families develop, they experience new things that make them grow more. Sooner or later, families will have to make one of the biggest decisions they will ever face: Choosing the right real estate in Bloomington-Normal IL. For those of youA Young Family's Guide to Buying a New Home in Bloomington-Normal IL - Health and Fitness
As young families develop, they experience new things that make them grow more. Sooner or later, families will have to make one of the biggest decisions they will ever face: Choosing the right real estate in Bloomington-Normal IL. For those of you



