Jeannette, what works for people who need to relocate?

If you are relocating out of the area you will want to research information like: average sale prices & property taxes of homes, public and private school information, community organizations and activities, local shopping facilities, places of worship, etc. I would be happy to direct you to web sites with that information or to assist you in finding a relocation affiliate near your new destination.

If you are moving here, let me meet with you personally to show you around the area.

*Relocate me at Jeannette@jeannetteworks.com

Jeannette, do classified ads work ?

If you want to run classified, remember AIDA

A - stands for ATTENTION . Based on our experience, we have discovered there are certain features which tend to make the phone ring more often.

I and D - stand for INTEREST AND DESIRE . The body of the ad should maintain those elements stirred by the heading.

A - stands for ACTION . The ad should end with a call for action as well as a phone number to call or website to access.

Remember also that even though classified advertising does bring some attention to your home, statistically the odds are that only 1 in each 100 purchasers who call actually buy the home at which they call.

Want to work on adding to your ads? Add my e-mail to your list Jeannette@Jeannetteworks.com

An OPEN HOUSE is one method many people use to increase exposure to their home. One of the most important considerations for home buyers is the condition of the property. Therefore I strongly suggest that great care be taken in "STAGING" the home property. To assist you in this area I have made available at the bottom of this page an article entitled "TIPS ON STAGING" consisting of eleven major points. Based on my experience, this article outlines the most significant points in preparing your home for either an OPEN HOUSE or an individual SHOWING.

Even with proper staging, do not get too discouraged if your open house does not produce a purchaser right away. Our local and national statistics show that purchasers typically begin their home buying search approximately 90 days prior to their actual purchase! And, they begin by attending OPEN HOUSES!

Therefore, the odds are approximately 1 in 50 that someone attending your OPEN HOUSE will actually be prepared to buy.

Want "tips on staging"? Get "into the act" at Jeannette@Jeannetteworks.com

If the marketing of your home is producing some serious purchasers you may be wondering how you can help them determine the correct type of financing. There are literally hundreds of variations that we could use on a regular basis to help your purchasers not only qualify for their monthly payments but also to feel comfortable with the type of financing they choose.

I keep in my office a sample sheet entitled "TIPS ON FINANCING," which has been of help to other clients. If you would like a copy e-mailed to you, you may be able to add some Jeannetteworth© by e-mailing Jeannette@jeannetteworks.com

Various estimates indicate that over 50% of home buyers start their home search on the Internet. Maybe you have too. The Internet does work for home sellers, which is why this web site will continue to adapt to the needs of buyers and sellers with whom I work. Still, listing a home on the Internet and selling it to a person are two different things. My marketing strategy works to sell the most homes in the shortest time through a multi-faceted, high tech/high touch approach. I could put a marketing packet in your hand. All you need to do is ask Jeannette@Jeannetteworks.com

I hope some of the information you have been viewing has already helped you begin to market your own home! If, however, you are realizing what many other sellers have also found out, marketing a home for sale is no easy task, I would be happy to assist you. Why don't you get Jeannetteworking© and e-mail me at Jeannette@Jeannetteworks.com

Tips on "Staging"

"Staging refers to all the things you can do to make your home sparkle, which we know through experience is a KEY to obtaining the highest possible sales price.

• Create good "curb appeal." When the potential purchasers step from the salesperson's car and see your home for the first time, you want the first impression to be a "WOW!" The lawn, bushes, flowers, etc., should be kept cut, trimmed, and edged.
At the front door you want to maintain that great first impression. As the potential purchasers wait to enter your home they will be inspecting its exterior condition. So, be sure the front door and surrounding area are scrubbed clean and painted if necessary. You may wish to enhance the entrance area with a decorative planter of colorful flowering plants.
• Keep the window areas clean and dressed up with curtains or drapes. Keep the curtains or drapes open when the home is being shown so as to keep the interior bright and cheery.
• If any of the interior walls need scrubbing or painting it is a good idea to get that accomplished immediately. Money spent on interior painting is usually more than recovered in the final sales price. Be sure to use a bright and natural color.
• Be sure to keep the kitchen area sparkling and neat since it is an area of major importance. This is not always convenient, but the kitchen often sells the home.
• The bathrooms are also of the utmost importance. Be sure to keep them scrubbed and neat.
• Make up the beds each day and make sure clothes are hung neatly away.
• During evening showings be sure to leave lights on in each room. This helps to show the home in its best light and makes the potential purchasers feel welcome.
• Keep all stairways clear of hazards. Make sure dishes, clothes, toys, newspapers, and magazines, etc., are put away.
• Keep the family pet out of the way during showing. If the potential purchasers are uneasy around your pet, they will be distracted. In either case, they are not focused on your home.
• It is important for the potential purchasers to feel as comfortable as possible while in your home. It is a good idea for you and your children to leave potential purchasers alone with the salesperson so as not to make them feel as if they are intruding. They will then feel more comfortable to stay and take a good look, and the salesperson can do his or her job. They will find you if they have a question.

The more your home looks like a model home, the more likely you are to receive top market value!