Interested in selling your property?

Why Sunset Realty
We have a track record of sales that proves we know how to sell your house fast. We are familiar with the benefits and negatives of your neighborhood, we can walk into your home and tell you precisely what buyers will love and hate.
Sunset Realty agents have shown they can negotiate a 10% higher selling price than the average. Our listing agents don’t just post your home for sale online for prospective home buyers to submit bids, we maximize your chances of getting the best price by performing dozens of activities that lead to selling your home.

Advantages of Sunset Realty

• • Analysis of pricing trends and local price per square foot.
  • Automatic posting on MLS (Multiple Listing Service) and all major online home search sites.
  • Advertising in local publications.
  • Prepping and staging.
  • Professional photography.
  • Creation of marketing documents.
  • Access and monitoring of your private lock-box.
  • Direct mail marketing program.
  • Development of virtual tour.
  • Exclusive previews for other real estate brokers.
  • Research on buyer motivations and capacity.
  • Open houses.

Advantages of Using our Agents

• Our agents can plan the marketing strategies.
• Our agents can do a comprehensive market analysis showing comparable home sales so that together you can determine the asking price.
• Our agents can place your home in the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) so it can be seen and shown by other agents from other agencies. This makes a huge difference in the number of prospective buyers that are able to actually see that your home is for sale.
• Our agents screen potential buyers.
• Our agents show your home to potential buyers.
• Our agents assist you in all aspects of the contracts
• Our agents present purchase offers from buyers, or submit counter-offers to buyers on your behalf.
• Many buyers use our agents to help them find a new home.

Determining a Price

Home prices are determined by numerous criteria. Factors such as the current trend in the market, the number of available homes for sale in the area, and the urgency of the seller have an overall affect on arriving at a sales price. There are other more specific things to consider.

• The recent selling prices of similar homes in the same area and/or the average recent selling price per square foot in the same area are both a good starting point.
• Major improvements to your home such as a pool, or other additions can add to your selling price but not to the extent of what you paid for them.
• Interior and exterior amenities can be beneficial to selling your home and may increase your selling price.
• The general condition of your home’s interior and exterior is important and can either increase or decrease your selling price.

Showing Your Home

Showing your home is probably the most important part of the selling process. Consider the following carefully as you prepare your home for viewing:

• First impressions mean a lot and often prospective buyers make a decision almost immediately.
• Curb appeal is important since many buyers search by themselves and then call agents about property they have only seen from the street.
• Fresh paint on your house’s exterior and interior is one of the easiest and best improvements you can make to enhance that first impression. It makes your house look bright and clean. If you paint, use whites, creams, or neutral colors on the interior and exterior colors that will blend with the neighborhood. If you don’t paint everything, at least paint the places that need it most.
• Get rid of clutter. Clutter doesn’t sell. Sometimes clutter can be described also as too much décor, too much furniture, too much stuff on the mantle, etc.
• Don’t cook fish prior to showing your home. Not that you need an air freshener, but you don’t want that first impression to be a bad odor.
• Keep yards and vegetation mowed and trimmed.
• Keep pets out of the house when showing, especially dogs, since many people are afraid of dogs.
• Open blinds and curtains so rooms are bright and inviting.
• If your house is shown by an agent it is best that you are away. If you cannot leave, remain in a separate part of the house and allow your agent to work for you. Refrain from attempting to point out special features, or initiating idle chat. Do not follow them around. Buyers are uncomfortable in the presence of sellers and it could spoil their tour. Take the dog for a walk or go outside. Trust the skills of your agent to present your house for you. Prior to showing, discuss with your agent everything you would like to convey to the buyer. It is in your best interests.
• Be flexible. Your house could be shown at any time. Agents do everything possible to arrive within a certain schedule, but sometimes this isn’t possible. So too, they may call at a moment’s notice which means your house should be ready for viewing at any given time. This eliminates the need for panic and will help reduce your stress level.

Passing a Home Inspection

Home inspections have become very popular in today’s real estate world. Most buyers hire a professional home inspector to take a closer look at a home prior to closing, or even prior to writing a purchase contract. The inspections cover a multitude of systems within your house. It is wise to take care of some of the more important ones before placing your home on the market. Such as:

• • Mold & Mildew – Mildew stains and odors will drive a buyer away.
  • Roofing – Deteriorated shingles or other roof coverings are hot-spots for buyers and inspectors. Repairs will be requested.
  • Cracks in walls or ceilings – These are red flags. Mortar and brick should be in good condition. And flashing should be watertight.
  • Structure and foundation – This could be a deal breaker.
  • Gutters and downspouts – They should allow water to run away from the house.
  • Plumbing problems – Leaks and clogs should be fixed. Inspectors will check water pressure by turning on numerous faucets and flushing toilets at the same time. Dishwashers and other appliances will be tested.
  • Heating and cooling – These should be in good working order, and efficient.
  • Electrical – The inspector will make certain your electrical system is working properly.