Buyers and Sellers usually enter the real estate market in the springtime.  The warmer weather and long days encourage potential buyers to get out and begin browsing for homes that will suit their needs. Sellers are able to take advantage of the seasonal flowers and other landscaping to improve the curb appeal of their homes. If you are in the market to buy a home, or are thinking of selling your home, here are some tips to prepare you for that process.

 

5 Tips for Buyers

 

1) Get your credit in shape

If you plan to finance your home purchase, check your credit history, especially if you’re a first-time buyer. That way you can correct any errors, and take measures to boost your credit score. Order one free credit report a year from Annualcreditreport.com

 

2) Get pre-approved for a mortgage

Early in your search, meet with a mortgage lender who will take a look at your credit history, your savings, investment statements, and your current financial situation in order to give you a better picture of what you can afford and the financing options available.

 

3) Establish your budget

Whether you’re financing your purchase or paying cash, it helps to establish a budget. This will help you focus your search on great homes in your price range.

 

4) Make a list

Buying a home is a process of elimination, not a process of selection.  Make a list of your ideal home’s must haves and deal breakers. This will help you to narrow your search so that you can find a home that fits your current and future needs.

 

5) Think about resale

The average homeowner lives in their homes for nine years. While you may purchase your home as a long-term investment, keep in mind that you may need to sell it one day.  Consider the homes resale value when you’re looking at properties.

 

 

5 Tips for Sellers

 

1) Clear the clutter

Before you put your home on the market, clear the clutter that’s accumulated over the years. Tackle one room at a time, and divide your items into three piles: keep, donate, and toss.

 

2) Start packing

Although you don’t want to pack all of your belongings, it helps to start boxing up the items that you want to keep, but won’t use for a while, such as out of season clothing or sporting equipment.  Also, think about packing away sentimental and valuable items. Packing up your belongings will help potential buyers picture themselves living in your home and also prevent your valuables from damage.

 

3) Get familiar with the local market

Knowing how much the homes in your neighborhood listed and selling for, as well as how long they stayed on the market can help you gauge your home’s value and estimate a time frame for the sale.

 

4) Improve and repair

Boost your home’s curb appeal by doing minor repairs and improvements inside the home and out.  Tackle any necessary repairs, paint your walls a neutral color and replace light fixtures or appliances that are damaged or out of date.  And, don’t forget to clean – potential buyers can’t enjoy the views if the windows are too dirty to see through.

 

5) Be realistic

While it’s good to get a feel for the local market, be realistic about the selling process.  Having realistic expectations for your home sale will help to relieve some of the stress of selling.

 
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