Asheville Real Estate Sellers Resources - Town and Mountain Realty

Seller Resources

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Look through our seller's resources and then contact us so we can develop a custom plan to sell your home.

Preparing Your Home to Sell

When preparing to put your home up for sale, think about the home's exterior. If the outside looks good, people will more than likely want to see what's on the inside. Keep the lawn and landscape nicely manicured and be sure your front door area has a "Welcome" feeling. A fresh coat of paint on the front door looks great and is a simple fast solution to brighten up your curb appeal.

Of all the rooms inside your home, pay special attention to the kitchen and bathrooms. They should look as modern, bright and fresh as possible. It is essential for them to be clean and clutter free. Ask one of our agents for advice to get the most impact for the least amount of time and money.

Also, let the buyer's imagine their own things inside your home. Reduce clutter and knick knacks.

Quick tips for showings:

Keep counter tops cleared
Replace all burned out lightbulbs
Open all drapes and window blinds
Put pets in cages or take them to a neighbor
No dirty dishes in the sink
No laundry in the washer/dryer

FAQs

Q:	I am thinking about selling my home, what should I do first?
A:	The most important aspect of selling your home is determining the true value in today's real estate market. As real estate professionals it is our job to provide you with a detailed comparative market analyses (CMA) to determine your home's value.There are other variables including market conditions, interest rates and competition that will also play a role in determining it's pricing. Here at Town and Mountain, we like to work together with our clients to determine how to address their exact needs after providing them with a custom CMA.
Q:	What's my home worth?
A:	Determining your home's worth can be overwhelming to someone who is not familiar with the details involved in making sure the property is not overpriced or under priced. Our agents are trained to look at many factors and also to create a custom CMA for your property.
Q:	What is a CMA?
A:	Comparative Market Analyses shows what homes similar to your own have sold for, and what homes currently on the market are listed for. It is an important procedure in determining the pricing for your home.
Q:	I have seen For Sale By Owner signs in my neighborhood, can I sell it myself?
A:	Not a very good idea. Only about 3% of all For Sale By Owner properties make it to the closing table as For Sales By Owners. You also risk putting yourself in a dangerous position, either to be physical hurt or sued for failure to obeyed disclosure laws. There is more information in statistics available on the National Association of Realtors website, and look up the very informative article by USA Today, Friday May 2, 2003 "For Sale by Owner can be a hard sale". There are many laws and procedures important to understand if you want your real estate transaction to go as smoothly as possible. Here are a few of the details a real estate professional will be sure to address for you: State of North Carolina Residential Property Disclosure Civil Rights Act of 1866 Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 The Residential Lead Based Paint Hazards Reduction Act of 1982 Asbestos and Radon Disclosures Necessary Legal Documents Accurate Square Footage Measurements Advertising your home Pre-qualifying the buyers Handling offers and counter-offers Homes inspections Termite inspections Preparing for closing Most For Sale by Owners get sold by real estate agents and you will see by all the details that takes a well-trained and experienced professional.

Please view our Glossary of Helpful Terms to gain a little knowledge before you sell!