Gallo Real Estate Ltd., Est. 1975
When your house is on the market and open for dozens of showings, it’s probably obvious to you what will come with you to your next home and what will stay for the new owners. Your prized chandelier is something you’ll probably want to take with you. The custom curtains for the sunroom’s odd-sized windows will likely stay. However, what stays and what goes – known as inclusions and exclusions in the real estate world – … [Read more...]
An open house is part of the marketing strategy for many home sales. It’s a chance to get lots of prospective buyers to see your home and to generate some buzz about it. Unlike at a regular showing, when people come to an open house, they aren’t accompanied by an agent and they are encouraged to visit the listed property at their leisure. That means potentially dozens of strangers opening your closet doors, peaking behind your … [Read more...]
When you decide to sell your house, your focus is probably on the look of the inside – renovations, upgrades, keeping it neat and tidy for showings. But first impressions start right from the outside so just as much focus should go into the landscaping of your home as the details of the inside. The first thing potential buyers notice is the front yard and this is why curb appeal is important. You don’t need to hire a landscaper and … [Read more...]
Deciding on a price for your home can be the single most important thing involved with selling it. Sure, minor renovations are important, and having a great real estate salesperson is certainly key; but if that price is too high or even too low, it can make all the difference in how quickly the house sells. While you might want to price the house based on what you paid, the cost of any improvements, plus a bit of "mark-up", it's key to price … [Read more...]
When it comes to house showings, a rule that we try to follow and suggest to our clients is that you should always have your home ready for showings if the property is listed. But, we realize that since you’re still living in this space, it should be at least fifteen minutes away from perfect so it can easily be straightened up for last minute showing requests. Sometimes a motivated buyer will want to see the house with just a few minute’s … [Read more...]
So, you’ve decided to sell your home. Before you place it on the market, your Gallo representative may suggest you do a variety of tasks to increase the dollar value you get for your home. Think of it as if you were a bride getting ready for your wedding. 1. You’re leaving your current house behind… so start packing as soon as you’ve decided to sell and get rid of items that don’t enhance the home, allowing potential buyers to … [Read more...]
We understand that you don’t want your property to look like an advertisement and maybe you don’t want to display to the world that your house is open for business and for sale. But whether you’re selling your home on your own or going with an agent, for sale signs do tell everyone who drives by that your house is for sale and if you actually want to sell it, this is the way to attract those buyers. While some buyers browse online for … [Read more...]
