If you’re looking to sell your home during prime house-shopping season this spring, you’d better get cracking now. After all, it’s not as easy as slapping an ad on Craigslist; if you want your humble abode to stand out from the competition, that could take months to do right.
So, here’s how to whip your place into shape by fixing any problems and upgrading the eyesores. Because like it or not, your home has sustained some wear and tear over the years. Here’s how to assess the damage and find out which renovations will pay off down the road.
1. Tally the age of various items
No matter how great your home looks at first glance, any savvy buyer will point to various parts and pop the question: How old? And since guesstimates won’t cut it, it’s time to gather some paperwork. If you’ve purchased your home in the past few years, check your home records or seller’s disclosure for the age or last repair of big items (namely your roof, HVAC system, water heater, and gutters), or dig up copies of your own maintenance records or receipts.How long items last depends on a lot of factors such as the model and how well it’s been maintained, but you can get a general idea of average life span from the National Association of Home Builders. For example: [Read More: How To Prepare Your Home For Sale | realtor.com®]
When the time comes to sell your home in Malvern Hill, it’s smart to take a look at what houses have sold at Malvern Hill in Alexandria, Virginia. That can give a seller a starting point for determining your brick traditional’s value. Contact us to get a free and more accurate assessment of your home’s value. We can also prepare a marketing plan to show you how we plan to get you the best price as quickly as possible.
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When the time comes to sell your home in Island Creek, it’s smart to take a look at what townhouses have sold at Island Creek in Alexandria, Virginia. That can give a seller a starting point for determining your Colonial townhouse’s value. Contact us to get a free and more accurate assessment of your home’s value. We can also prepare a marketing plan to show you how we plan to get you the best price as quickly as possible.
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When the time comes to sell your home in Valley Park, it’s smart to take a look at what garden-style condos have sold at Valley Park in West End Alexandria, Virginia. That can give a seller a starting point for determining your brick condo’s value. Contact us to get a free and more accurate assessment of your condo’s value. We can also prepare a marketing plan to show you how we plan to get you the best price as quickly as possible.
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Nesbitt Realty is a family-run small business that appreciates the opportunity to serve your Northern Virginia real estate needs. If the time has come to sell your home, rest assured that Nesbitt Realty understands the unique challenges of selling houses at Woodland Park in Alexandria, Virginia. Contact us today to get a free estimate of your Brick and Siding Cape Cod’s value. We can also prepare a marketing plan to show you how we plan to get you the best price as quickly as possible.
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Nesbitt Realty is a family-run small business that appreciates the opportunity to serve your Northern Virginia real estate needs. If the time has come to sell your home, rest assured that Nesbitt Realty understands the unique challenges of selling high-rise condos at Watergate At Landmark in Alexandria, Virginia. Contact us today to get a free estimate of your Brick Contemporary’s value. We can also prepare a marketing plan to show you how we plan to get you the best price as quickly as possible.
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Nesbitt Realty is a family-run small business that appreciates the opportunity to serve your Northern Virginia real estate needs. If the time has come to sell your home, rest assured that Nesbitt Realty understands the unique challenges of selling high-rise condos at Crystal Gateway in Arlington, Virginia. Contact us today to get a free estimate of your contemporary condo's value. We can also prepare a marketing plan to show you how we plan to get you the best price as quickly as possible.
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Despite our small size, as you already know, we have on of the largest Internet footprints in Northern Virginia. Let us show you how we can harness that power to achieve your goals.
Marketing a Condominium for Sale
Marketing real estate involves several important steps. First, Nesbitt Realty orders professional quality photos of the property from both the exterior and the interior. We also take 3-D imagery and prepare a floor-plan. Nesbitt Realty will create a virtual tour online. The photos and flooplan are used in online and print advertising to make home buyers aware that the property is on the market. Nesbitt Realty handles all the details of arranging showings. Nesbitt Realty also holds open house events to allow potential buyers to view the property without scheduling an appointment. We utilize both print and online advertising, and have one of the largest Internet footprints in the area. Finally, we of course don’t forget to place a sign out front to let passersby know that the property is for sale.
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We have offices in Alexandria, Ballston, Reston and Mclean. Feel free to call us at (703)765-0300 for more information.
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Nesbitt Realty is a family-run small business that appreciates the opportunity to serve your Northern Virginia real estate needs. If the time has come to sell your home, rest assured that Nesbitt Realty understands the unique challenges of selling garden-style condos at Courthouse Hill in Arlington, Virginia. Contact us today to get a free estimate of your Brick Front Traditional’s value. We can also prepare a marketing plan to show you how we plan to get you the best price as quickly as possible.
Did you know that in Courthouse Hill there is currently only 1 property on the market at 2330 14th St N #108?
Despite our small size, as you already know, we have on of the largest Internet footprints in Northern Virginia. Let us show you how we can harness that power to achieve your goals.
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If you want to sell your home, Nesbitt Realty can help you reach your goal. Our Realtors are experienced and familiar with the real estate market in Northern Virginia. A Realtor can help you determine the best listing price for your property. We know how to market your home to get the best price as quickly as possibly. Nesbitt Realty knows how the home selling process works, so we are ready to assist you every step of the way. Nesbitt Realty has access to the MRIS (our local multiple listing service). MRIS is the MLS database that agents use to find homes for sale in the area. Our agent will add your property to it. Working with a Realtor will make the home selling process run smoothly and much simpler than if you attempt to do it on your own. We’re a local family-run business and we appreciate the opportunity to serve your needs.
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We have offices in Alexandria, Ballston, Reston and Mclean. Feel free to call us at (703)765-0300 for more information.
Market Values
Contact us for an accurate assessment of your property values at Courthouse Hill.
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