Preparing Your Home For Sale

Staging Tips: Depersonalize Your Home

November 25, 2014 by Eric Lowry Leave a Comment

Staging Tips: Depersonalize Your Home

Before you put your home on the market be sure to remove personal photographs and pack up family heirlooms. You want buyers to imagine their own photos on display and they can’t do that if yours are there. Try replacing the photos with appealing artwork or decor. Don’t forget to remove your papers and pictures from the refrigerator as well.

For more staging tips on preparing your house to sell for more money in less time, contact Eric Lowry, CEO and Listing Specialist for The Lowry Team. 513-874-1830

Contact The Lowry Team of Keller Williams Realty Associate Partners today to get in touch with a Real Estate Specialist. Ask about our Guaranteed Sale Program! The Lowry Team will sell your home in 88 days or sell it for FREE!

The Lowry Team – Keller Williams Realty is an award winning, full service real estate firm specializing in West Chester, Liberty Township, Mason, Monroe and the Northern Suburbs of Cincinnati. The Lowry Team’s culture is that of a fun, high energy group who prides themselves on providing personal, professional real estate service.

The Lowry Team is “Different By Design”… taking a team approach to home buying and selling. The Lowry Team consists of members that are focused on areas of specialization including Listing Specialists, Buyer Specialists, Transaction/Listing Coordinator, Inside Sales Associate and a Marketing Director.

Don’t Hire an Agent…Hire a Team. The Lowry Team.

Buyers and Sellers can reach The Lowry Team Keller Williams at 513-874-1830.

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Preparing Your House To Sell: Tidy That Kitchen

November 18, 2014 by Eric Lowry Leave a Comment

Tips For Staging Your House To Sell

Your kitchen area tends to be the most important room when selling your house. Make sure to get rid of all of the clutter and personal items. Clean any dirty dishes and make sure to wipe down the counter tops and fixtures. Also, try not to cook any food that will leave an odor while your house is on the market. You want the kitchen to be in pristine condition with no smells to turn off potential buyers. For more staging tips on preparing your house to sell for more money in less time, contact Eric Lowry, CEO and Listing Specialist for The Lowry Team.

Don’t forget to ask about our Guaranteed Sale Program. The Lowry Team will sell your home in 88 days or sell it for free!

Don’t Hire an Agent…Hire a Team. The Lowry Team.

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The Lowry Team Offers Tips For Selling Your House Fast

November 13, 2014 by Eric Lowry Leave a Comment

The Lowry Team Offers Tips For Selling Your House Fast

Selling your home? Here are a few tips to assist you in selling your house fast!

Tip #1 –

You need to get your house ready for market both inside and out. The first step in staging your home is to trim the bushes around your property. It is important to keep the lawn neatly mowed. The curb appeal of your home will be the potential home buyer’s first impression of your home. Make it a good one! First impressions matter! Spruce up the yard and flower beds.

Tip #2 –

De-clutter and de-personalize your home. Clean off the bookshelves and clean out the closets. Remove extra items from counter tops in the kitchen and bathrooms. It may even be beneficial to store some of your furniture to make rooms seem larger. By doing this, it will appear as if there is a lot more room and storage in the home.

Personal items such as family photos should also be tucked safely away. The potential home buyer should be able to envision themselves living in your home.

Tip #3 –

A buyer would love to buy a home that is in move-in condition. A house that needs updating or work means time and money for the home buyer. The house and all of its mechanics should be in good working condition. If a house is on the market, it should sparkle! Home owners need to give the house a once over. Pay especially close attention to cleaning the kitchens and bathrooms.

A potential home buyer does not want to add the expense of having to purchase new ceiling fans, light fixtures or kitchen appliances. Old furnaces and air conditioners are also a turn off.

Tip #4 –

Many sellers offer something of value to the potential home buyer. There is more to the negotiation process then agreeing upon a price. You may negotiate the type of financing and the closing date.

Also, a home warranty, closing costs, repairs made to the home and personal property are items that can make or break a deal. In the end, sometimes a small concession is all that is needed to agree upon a final purchase contract.

Tip #5 –

One of the most important steps in selling your home is determining what price to list it for. Eric Lowry, CEO and Listing Specialist for The Lowry Team, will perform a comparable market analysis for you. This will educate and assist you as you decide what price you will put your house on the market for. Eric Lowry says, “Houses that are priced accurately and in good condition are not lasting long on the market.”

Tip #6 –

Contact The Lowry Team of Keller Williams Realty Associate Partners today to get in touch with a real estate specialist. Ask them about their Guaranteed Sale Program. The Lowry Team will sell your home in 88 days or sell it for free!

The Lowry Team is an award winning, full service real estate firm specializing in West Chester, Liberty Township, Mason, Monroe and the Northern Suburbs of Cincinnati. The Lowry Team’s culture is that of a fun, high energy group who prides themselves on providing, personal, professional real estate service.

The Lowry Team is “Different by Design”…taking a team approach to home buying and selling. The Lowry Team consists of members that are focused on areas of specialization including Listing Specialists, Buyer Specialists, Transaction/Listing Coordinator, Inside Sales Associate and a Marketing Director.

Don’t Hire an Agent…Hire a Team. The Lowry Team.

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The Lowry Team :: Selling A Home During The Holidays

October 17, 2014 by Eric Lowry Leave a Comment

The Lowry Team :: Selling A Home During The Holidays

The Fall and upcoming holidays can actually be a great time to sell your house! Let’s look at the opportunities that the immediate Fall and holiday time periods present:

First, the inventory of homes for sale (the competition) is lower right now, so your home has a better chance of capitalizing on the buyers that are out there looking right now. Many homeowners are planning to wait until after the holidays, which will cause a flood of new listings to come on the market. Without an increase in buyers looking, this increased supply of homes for sale will likely cause a further drop in home prices. If you truly want to get the best possible price for your home, right now may be the best time.

Second, selling a home while it is decorated for Thanksgiving and Christmas may make it show better. Homes that are nicely decorated for the holidays look nicer than at any other time of year. Why not use this opportunity to impress potential buyers with the warmth and added beauty of your homes interior. Buyers often buy homes based on emotion and a really nice home, decorated beautifully can seal the deal.

Third, the buyers that are out looking at homes right now are serious, motivated buyers. You may not get as many showings, but the ones you get will be serious. The “just looking” buyers are not out at looking at homes now. The buyers that are out looking at homes for sale in West Chester, Liberty Township, Beckett Ridge and Mason right now are ones that are ready to move.

Fourth, marketing matters in today’s challenging real estate market and getting a head start on the rush of inventory coming after the holidays can put money in your pocket. Homes that sell quickly sell for more! Getting your home on the market now get’s the marketing process going during a time when the photos of your home will look so much better. Photos taken now vs photos taken in January or February can make a huge difference, not just in the still photography, but in the creation of the virtual tours and online videos that we create of your home.

Click Here To Search The Entire Cincinnati MLS Database Of Homes For Sale! Contact Eric Lowry, CEO and Listing Specialist for The Lowry Team, Keller Williams Realty Associate Partners today to get in touch with a real estate specialist!

He will guarantee the sale of your house in 88 days or he will sell it for FREE!

The Lowry Team is an award winning, full service real estate firm specializing in West Chester, Liberty Township, Mason, Monroe and the Northern Suburbs of Cincinnati. The Lowry Team’s culture is that of a fun, high energy group who prides themselves on providing, personal, professional real estate service.

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The Lowry Team Keller Williams Realty :: Selling Your Home

September 22, 2014 by Eric Lowry Leave a Comment

The Lowry Team Keller Williams Realty :: Selling Your Home

The Lowry Team knows that selling your home is a big decision. There are a few things to take into consideration once you have decided that you are ready to sell. This includes determining what to list your house for, getting it ready for the market and finding a real estate agent to sell your home.

It is important to find out what the market value of your home is. Many sellers look at what other similar homes are on the market for and base their price on that. However, what a buyer will actually pay for a home is the true market value. It is important to look at what similar homes nearby yours have sold for.

Keller Williams research shows that a house priced at market value sold in just half the time. In addition, those homes usually sold for more money, the average house selling for almost $4,000.00 more.

Next, you need to get your house ready for market both inside and out. The first step in staging your home is to trim the bushes around your property. It is important to keep the lawn neatly mowed. The curb appeal of your home will be the potential home buyer’s first impression of your home. Make it a good one! First impressions matter! Spruce up the yard and flower beds.

Not only can staging your home properly bring more money to the closing table, generally it will sell faster too. Some rooms in your home are more important than others in the preparation process and some home improvements are a much better investment as you prepare to sell your home. Don’t spend money unnecessarily, contact Eric Lowry, CEO and Listing Specialist for The Lowry Team today to arrange a free consultation.

Lastly, when you decide to sell, use a real estate agent. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) reports that only 9% of homeowners try to sell their home without an agent and about half of those were selling to someone they knew.

Some homeowners try to sell a home themselves to save money by not having to pay commission to a Realtor. However, buyers expect to get a better deal from a home for sale by owner because they know the homeowner is saving money. According to the NAR houses sold by a realtor sold for 16% more than those that are for sale by owner.

Selling a house on your own can be an overwhelming task. There’s advertising to plan and budget for, open houses and private showings to arrange, purchase offers to negotiate, contract contingencies to worry about, and complicated paperwork to fill out. Make it easy on yourself by putting your home in the hands of seasoned professionals. Eric Lowry, CEO and Listing Specialist for The Lowry Team Keller Williams Realty has over 16 years of full time real estate experience. He has extensive experience marketing properties and showing them to their best advantage.

In addition, when you hire Eric Lowry you are hiring a team of specialists. The Lowry Team is “Different By Design“… taking a team approach to home buying and selling. The Lowry Team consists of members that are focused on areas of specialization including Listing Specialists, Buyer Specialists, Transaction/Listing Coordinator and a Marketing Director.

Selling your home is a major financial and emotional decision. If you are considering selling your home, Contact Eric Lowry, CEO and Listing Specialist for The Lowry Team and set up a free consultation. We’re here to represent you throughout the entire selling process, from listing to closing. The Lowry Team want to make sure that your real estate transaction is a positive and profitable experience.

The Lowry Team – Keller Williams Realty is an award winning, full service real estate firm specializing in West Chester, Liberty Township, Mason, Monroe and the Northern Suburbs of Cincinnati. The Lowry Team’s culture is that of a fun, high energy group who prides themselves on providing personal, professional real estate service.

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