Thursday, April 21, 2011

Things to Consider When Selling Your Home

Dress Your House For Success


Spending a few hours beautifying your house can go a long way toward a quick sale at top dollar!  Here are a few suggestions that are a must for any home seller to follow:

1.  Take a walk through your house with a "buyer's" perspective.  Is it warm and inviting, or is it cluttered?

2.  Touch-up paint in all rooms.  If unsure, paint the entire room with a neutral color.

3.  The most examined rooms in the house are the kitchen and bathrooms.  Make sure these rooms shine!  Dripping faucets are easy to fix yourself as well!

4.  Prepare for a showing the same way you would prepare for company.  Make the beds, pick up clothes, sweep and mop as needed.  Showing that you care will help prospective buyers care.  A little effort goes a long way!

5.  Buyers will be interested in storage space in your house.  Make sure your closets are clutter-free to show optimal space.  Making them look more spacious will be a great selling point.

6.  Too much furniture can make a room look small and cramped.  Consider moving extra chairs or tables to storage facilities.

7.  What is the first thing your prospective buyers will see?  Your front door.  Make sure your door and entryway are spotless.  Paint if needed, and place a few bright flowers along the sidewalk.

With many years in the Real Estate Business, we've discovered that caring for our clients is the most important aspect of our job.  When you make the important decision to buy or sell a home, we're committed to going the extra mile to ensure that all of your needs are successfully met in a professional and honest manner.  Call us today for all your Real Estate needs!  Thank you for reading and have a great day!

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

What Sets Us Apart From Other Professional Real Estate Sales Associates, Realtors®?

The Underwood Team, REALTORS® brings 68 years of experience to the Lincoln, Nebraska real estate market.  With our contacts with you, we hope to provide you with information you can use to make you a more knowledgeable, confident home owner.  Please feel free to contact us with any questions or real estate needs!

What Sets The Underwood Team Apart From Other Agents?

For Buyers:
   1.  We have a universal key that gives us the ability to show all listings in the Lincoln, Seward, Milford, and surrounding areas in Nebraska.  We show our clients everything on the market that best suits their needs.
   2.  We have superior knowledge of the real estate market in Lincoln, Seward, Milford, Utica, and surrounding areas.
   3.  We watch the market daily for new and updated listings that meet our clients needs.
   4.  We are full-time real estate professionals.
   5.  We take time to explain things in a manner that allows our clients to make educated decisions.
   6.  One of the three of us on The Underwood Team is almost always available whenever we receive reasonable notice when our clients want to view homes.

For Sellers:
   1.  We are truly dedicated to our clients and our profession.
   2.  We are very thorough and always show up for all inspections and closings.
   3.  We believe in open houses and will have your home open at least once every 4-5 weeks (if the utilities are left on so we can turn on the lights, and cool the house in the summer and heat the house in the winter during open houses).
   4.  We watch the market weekly to determine whether the value placed on your home stays in-line with what the market is dictating- and we will be happy to share the information we gather with you about once a month if you would like to see it.
   5.  We call all agents who show our listings within 72 hours after the showing to ask for our feedback.  If the agent responds to our call we upload the remarks to our website so you can view the activity at a time that is convenient for you.
   6.  Most important, we are always here for you.  We are never to busy to listen to you and sell your house quickly and for the best price for you.

If you or someone you know is interested in buying or selling a house in the Lincoln, Nebraska or surrounding areas listed above please feel free to give us a call at 402.450.5060.  Or E-mail us at Ann.Underwood@HomeRealEstate.com or visit our website at www.UnderwoodTeam4You.com!

Hope everyone has a great day and enjoys this lovely spring weather!  Thank you for reading!