There are many important steps to selling a home. With Real Estate One behind me, I can make your experience easier. Use the tools available through me to make the process easier, and follow these basic steps toward a successful sale.
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Twelve Tips for Hiring a Remodeling Contractor
- Get at least three written estimates.
- Get references and call to check on the work. If possible, go by and visit earlier jobs.
- Check with the local Chamber of Commerce or Better Business Bureau for complaints.
- Be sure that the contract states exactly what is to be done and how change orders will be handled.
- Make as small a downpayment as possible so you won’t lose a lot if the contractor fails to complete the job.
- Be sure that the contractor has the necessary permits, licenses, and insurance.
- Be sure that the contract states when the work will be completed and what recourse you have if it isn’t. Also remember that in many instances you can cancel a contract within three business days of signing it.
- Ask if the contractor’s workers will do the entire job or whether subcontractors will do parts.
- Get the contractor to indemnify you if work does not meet local building codes or regulations.
- Be sure that the contract specifies the contractor will clean up after the job and be responsible for any damage.
- Guarantee that materials used meet your specifications.
- Don’t make the final payment until you’re satisfied with the work.
Step One: Prepare Yourself
You should never sell your home without learning about the current market conditions, competition and local trends. There is no better way to get prepared than to schedule a pre-marketing consultation with a Real Estate One professional.
Step Two: Know your Home’s True Value
A Competitive Market Analysis (“CMA”) will help determine the value of your home in today’s market. Ensuring that you market your home at a price most advantageous to you is what I, a Real Estate One professional, am trained to do. For a CMA on your home, please contact me.
Step Three: Reach the Right Market
A successful sale, one that happens in a timely and profitable manner, doesn’t happen by luck. It happens as a result of using the right tools to reach the most potential buyers for your home.
Step Four: Give your Buyer Added Value
Our Home-Link home services give you a distinct advantage over sellers with other companies because your buyer will get all the help they need with home related services like appliance purchases, landscaping, moving, re-decorating, and more. These services are FREE to YOU as well as your buyer. For more information, please contact me
Step Five: Moving to or from Michigan?
If you are considering a move from Michigan to another state, a move to a new area within the state or even a move from any state to Michigan, we can help! If you would like information on neighborhoods, schools in Michigan and/or other information, contact me.