Thinking of Selling?

February 7, 2012

If you are thinking of selling your home this spring, the time to prepare is now!  First impressions are everything, be it online or in person. February is the perfect month to start de-cluttering and sprucing up. Statistics show, homes that have been carefully prepared for sale not only spend less time on the market, but also consistently achieve a higher sale price.  Here is short list to get you started!

-De-clutter in order to give a more spacious and roomy feel.

-De-personalize by packing away photos and family heirlooms.

-Remove and replace any items you plan to take with you. Say for example; your dining room chandelier is a family heir loom. Take it down and replace it with a suitable fixture. If the buyer never sees it, she/he won’t want it.

-Make minor repairs inside and out.

-Make the house sparkle!

-Pretend you are the buyer and see if you’ve missed anything!

This is just a small sampling of a few of the things that should be completed in order to have a market ready home. We would be happy to come to your home and give you a thorough market evaluation as well as a comprehensive road map on how to get your home ready for sale.  We are fortunate to be backed by a world class agency, www.callawayhenderson.com  and can provide you with the best marketing, technology and services in the industry!

Cheers,

Sig & Syl


Happy 2012

January 6, 2012

It has been an interesting 2011 and we are looking forward to a good 2012. The housing market is inching back and the Princeton area continues to hold steady. In Princeton the number of units sold was up +8.4% from 2010 and the average sale price increased slightly with +3.3%. Interest rates are at an all time low and rentals at an all time high.
Voters in Princeton Borough and Princeton Township set a precedent in N.J. by voting to consolidate the two towns into a single municipality. This is good news as it is expected to save as much as 3.2 million dollars a year by combining the two governments and services. We are hoping the rest of New Jersey will follow suit and help reduce the debt! It is smart decisions like this that keep Princeton on solid ground now and in the future. All signs point towards 2012 as a great year to buy!
Cheers! Sig&Syl


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