Robbie Baird Parksville Real Estate Award Winning Service Since 1981

“Profit occurs when preparation and experience meet opportunity."


ForSale03.jpgWhen it’s time to sell, you must be confident that every element of negotiating the best terms and the highest price has been set before your home is even listed.

Start with the resources I’ve provided. There is no charge for this information. These will help get you started in terms of assessing your real estate situation and planning for a stress-free and successful sale.

The real estate market in Parksville is volatile, especially lately, and it takes an experienced professional to move your house quickly, professionally, and profitably.

When you’ve decided to sell, I will be your advocate, your guide, and your fierce negotiator. I will work hard to make yours a great sale.

I look forward to it.

Sincerely,
Robbie


Preparing Your Home for Sale


Below you will find some "inside secrets" in order to increase the "sell-ability" of your home.

* LESS IS MORE: Too much furniture in a livingroom, kitchen, or even on a deck or patio can make a spacious area seem small. Consider putting some items in storage.

* DON'T FORGET THE BACKYARD: Think of it as one of the many rooms of the house - a living area that must look clean and inviting to the buyer. Get rid of empty plant boxes and bowls, as well as any unhealthy plants. Prune shrubs and trees. Eliminate unsightly items like decaying firewood or open garbage pails.

* LIGHT IT UP: Turn on lamps in darker corners. Consider putting extra lighting in key areas like the basement and kitchen. But don't over do it!! Lights should be bright and pleasing; not blinding.

* REPAIR AND REPAINT CRACKS: A crack anywhere in the house - in a wall, ceiling or foundation - is a psychological "stopper" for a home buyer. He or she thinks, perhaps for good reason, "Are there other issues with this house that I can't see?"

* KEEP CURTAINS AND BLINDS OFPEN DURING SHOWINGS: Nothing beats natural light for making a house look bright and appealing. Even at night, exposing the windows makes each room seem more attractive.

LOOKING FOR MORE IDEAS ON HOW TO PREPARE YOUR HOME FOR SALE??? CALL ME TODAY.


Home Seller Reports

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Determine the Right Selling Price for Your Home
When you’re selling your home, the price you set is a critical factor in the return you’ll receive...
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Selling Your Home: Where do you begin?
Now that you're selling your home, you'll need to look at it as if you were buying it all over again...
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Avoid the Most Common Selling Mistakes
There are some common errors that can be avoided when you are selling your home. I want to make sure you are well informed...
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The Sweet Smell of a Successful Sale
Remember that potential buyers want to imagine themselves calling your house their home...   
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The Best Way to Sell Your House...Get Lost!
When you are showing your home, the best thing you can do is to make yourself scarce...   
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Seller's Toolkit

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Your Needs and Wants
Your Home
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The Best Return on Your Home Improvement Investment


You're selling your home. You want to make some quick improvements to ensure the house is appealing to potential buyers. What can you do that will give you the greatest return on your investment? Change the carpet? Re-pave the driveway? Plant new shrubs?

Here's an idea that will cost you less than $50. Buy a gallon of paint.

Painting is the fastest and most inexpensive way to spruce up the look of your house. In just one day, with just one gallon of paint, you can add a crisp new look to a front door, a fence gate, a kid's room, a bathroom, several yards of trim, a window frame, a fireplace mantle - the possibilities are almost endless.

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