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Seller Tips

Choose an Agent you like and trust.

First impressions count.

Remove any clutter from the yard & mow the grass
Trim hedges
Weed gardens
Wash steps, windows, railings, doors, etc
Paint if needed
Remove unnecessary clutter from garages

De-clutter & clean. Small things can make a client walk away—especially if your competition looks great! Buyers notice details.

Nothing will turn a buyer off as quickly as an odd smell. And if the buyer sees an ash tray or a dog bed, that buyer then becomes more alert to that odor. A week or so before the house goes on the market is the perfect time to get Rover a new bed or wash an old one & put it out of sight during showings.

Turn on the lights. Open shades & drapes before a viewing. Turn on inside and outside lights.

Let potential buyers "imagine" themselves in your home. Personal items can make potential buyers feel like they are intruding in someone else's home. Clean and simple decorations let the people viewing your home “see” themselves living there.

Get out of the house. When buyers view your home, they'll spend more time and feel more comfortable if you're not there. If you must be present, be as unobtrusive as possible. Let the agent show the home.

Have a business-like attitude during the process. Selling your home can be emotional, but don't let that stand in the way of making a deal. Stay unemotional during negotiations.

Excellent Marketing:

· Staging. I am experienced in de-cluttering & decorating a home so that it looks its best. If the home is vacant I will bring in quality items to suggest a sense of warmth and charm. I also employ excellent virtual staging services. All of this is done at no charge for my clients. On several occasions I have helped when an elderly person has lived in a home for many years and the family may feel overwhelmed. I have many resources and can often accomplish in a week what would take a family many months to do. I am happy to provide this level of service. I pride myself on helping my clients get the best price for their home and I love to wow you with how great the home looks before we go on the market!

· Incredible Photography. I arrange and pay for professional photography. The photo tour of your house is a very important first impression that attracts buyers!

· Targeted Marketing. For example, I can send postcards advertising your home to renters in the neighborhood. I’d be happy to explain other ways I find buyers.

· Full Internet Exposure. (Note: All the local companies use the MLS information on their own web sites. Therefore, my listing will show up on Windermere, Coldwell Banker, Remax, etc and vice versa).

Experience:

I have been a professional real estate agent since 2000. I specialize in single-family homes and condos. I will work to get you the most for your property in the least amount of time. I live in Bothell. I have sold homes from Seattle to Arlington and from Woodinville to Edmonds. I am happy to consider serving my clients outside this area or I can find an agent for you in a distant location.