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Real Estate Advice for Sellers


If you are selling your home, or just thinking about it, the following articles will help you better understand what's ahead and provides advice that will help you to sell your home more quickly and for a higher net price. 

Please feel free to contact me if you wish to discuss any of these topics in further detail.  My business is based on helping people.

If you like these articles you may wish to visit my blog entitled Metuchen Musings which is updated regularly with new content.


Presentation Tips - Don't lose an offer because your home doesn't show well.

Price Right - Proper pricing of your home is the most important component of your marketing plan.  Price your home right.

Show After Offer - Should you continue to show your home after receiving an acceptable offer?

Best Offer - Is the best offer always the one that provides you the highest sales price?

FSBO vs. Realtor - How much do you really save when you try to sell on your own?

Full Service vs. Discount Broker - How much does the low commission offered by discount brokers cost you?

When's the Best Time of Year to Sell? - The answer to this question may surprise you.

Lockboxes - What are the advantages and disadvantages of a lockbox.

How Much Commission Should You Pay? - There are many myths and misinformation about real estate commissions.  If you don’t understand how the commission affects the sale of your home it can result in a lot of grief and frustration.  Separate fact from fiction and learn how to use the commission to your advantage.  There is a correlation between the negotiated commission and the results you can expect. 

Hiring Family and Friends - Does it make sense to hire a family member or friend who has a real estate license to sell your home?

Expired Listings: Three Mistakes to Avoid - Listings can expire for all kinds of reasons.  But, there are three reasons that are particularly common.  If you had the misfortune of having an expired listing you should read this article.

Selling “As Is”:  Good or Bad Idea? - What does it mean to sell a home "as is" and is it a good idea?  Are there better ways to market a home?

Are Pre-Listing Inspections a Good Idea? - Should sellers spend money to hire their own inspector before placing their home on the market?

How Do You Know When to Reduce Your Asking Price? - At what point do you need to reevaluate your home sale and price?

Attract More Buyers With Simple Showing Instructions - Onerous showing instructions can hinder your home sale.  Maximize traffic through your home by setting reasonable showing instructions.

Sell Your Home Faster With Staging - How your home is presented to buyers can make a world of difference in the results you experience.  But, there is a difference between interior decorating and staging.

Do Open Houses Help Sell Homes? - Are open houses really a good way to sell a home or does it benefit real estate agents more than sellers?