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Here is what some of my customers are saying. . . "Thank you for all of your help in getting our condo sold, and the things you did above and beyond being a Realtor. We really appreciated it. You are one of the best!" |
| The Kirby's |
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"David Stump was my 3rd realtor and by far the most attentive and responsive real estate agent of the bunch. He really took the time to listen to me and he made me feel like everything was under control and being handled properly. Being in Michigan, it was a great comfort to know that someone I could trust was looking out for my condo down in Florida. Since our building didnt allow lock boxes he was there at each and every showing and provided me with feedback on each showing. The other two agents didnt even call to ask the showing agent what their customers thought of the place. Another big difference between Dave and the other two agents was that he advertised the heck out of my property which I do believe was what brought in the buyer. I can't say enough good things about him. I know if you deciede to list your home with him you will be as pleased with him as I am." |
| Eric O. |
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"Thank you so much for all your hard work and help! You have made our dreams come true and the start of a new chapter in our lives. You could always make me laugh with your wonderful sense of humor. You are the greatest...thanks for everything!!" |
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"Thanks a million for all the help and guidance you have given me over the last five months. You are one in a million and the best Real Estate agent ever!" |
| Jonathan B. |
 Ocean View Int'l Realty, Inc. 888 E. Las Olas Blvd. Suite 510 Fort Lauderdale, Fl 33301 Direct: (954)560-2030 Office: (954)467-6300 Fax: (954)935-9990 |
Selling Your Home in Ft. Lauderdale
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In today's real estate marketplace, there is one undisputable fact. There are more homes and condominiums for sale
than there are buyers. When selling your home, I must ask you, "what is your motivation?".
If you had previously purchased your property with the expectation of flipping and making a killing, this may not be the
right time for you to sell unless you are trying to avoid a financial delema. If you have owned your home for three to five years
and have decided to move out of the area, setting your sales price should be a well thought-out decision.
You’ve decided to put your house on the market and make
that big move. Here are some tips on making your house show better to
prospective buyers. We are all notorious for our decorative flair. . . painting walls bold colors and collecting statues, paintings, photos and knickknacks. An unsuspecting buyer might think that they had just walked into a museum or a trendy boutique rather than someones home. Some homes are so cluttered from years of being a packrat that it is next to impossible to see how much space is actually there for all of the stuff. Your Real Estate agent shouldn’t have to clear a path as they show your home. Homes that are uncluttered and are painted neutral colors show better and give the appearance that they are larger than they actually are. If you are serious about selling your home and don’t want to waste your time showing your place over and over again to no avail, I suggest a serious makeover. Think of your taste in decorating in terms of ones' taste in ice cream. Some people like pistachio. Although, pistachio is mighty tasty, there are more people who will settle for vanilla than pistachio. If your taste for decorating is pistachio, there will be a few buyers who will fall in love with what you have done. The majority will pass and would have been attracted to your home if you would have toned it down a bit. A fresh coat of paint goes a long way toward sprucing up your home. Select neutral colors like white, off-white or light beige. I know what you’re thinking. How vanilla! But trust me on this one! Secondly, go through every room and start packing up those stacks of outdated PEOPLE magazines, travel guides and newspapers and throw them into the recycle bin. It may be a good time to hide anything that might be of a extreme personal nature. It’s also a good idea to go through your closets and start donating unused clothing to your favorite charity. By emptying half of your closet space, your closets will have the appearance of being more spacious than they really are. Buyers have a hard time imagining living in a house full of your stuff. They want to be able to imagine living in their new home filled with their stuff. It's a scientific fact that people who own pets tend to live longer. It's also a fact that people who don't own pets will pick up on the smell of your babies the second they walk through your door. Even that little accident that Chopper made on your living room floor that you thought you thoroughly steamed out of your carpet may carry a lingering odor. And you know that litter box that you keep under the bathroom sink? Bingo! Very unpleasant to a non-cat owner. When preparing to show your home to a prospective buyer, it's a good idea to spray the place down with room deodorizer and burn scented candles when possible to mask any telltale smells. I know that you've become accustomed to those familiar odors (of course, it's your home), but you don't want to run the risk of turning off a buyer over something that's so easily remedied. If you intend on staying in your house until it sells, don’t go manic on us. You want your house to look lived in. Just keep it clean, uncluttered and neutral. Lastly, consider allowing your Real Estate agent to place an electronic lockbox on your house. The lockbox contains the keys to your home and allows for easier access to agents who want to show your house. By making your home more accessible, you are increasing the likelihood that a prospective buyer will see your home and fall in love with it. What buyers are looking for Reprinted with permission from Sun-Sentinel. By Marshall Loeb. |
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