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Preparing your home for sale

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One client's story: B. Neri

“From your initial evaluation to the final moving day, and all the highs and lows in between, Nancy Hamilton will be there for you in every capacity.”

"Selling my mother’s long-time residence was a bittersweet and frequently stressful process. Fortunately, we had Nancy’s unwavering support throughout the journey. Her expertise in the real estate industry and market is unparalleled, but what truly distinguishes her as a realtor is her compassion and understanding. She recognizes that every home sale or purchase has a uniquely personal and emotional impact on her clients, making her an exceptional agent. She honoured our memories and acknowledged the significant sentimental value of the property to our family, all while maintaining our expectations in reality and ensuring that our desired outcomes were achieved.

"Our sale took some time and had some unexpected and, on a few occasions, distressing complications. Nancy was exceptionally patient with both myself and my elderly mother. She repeatedly answered our questions, reassured us, and maintained our spirits and attitudes. Despite a challenging market, she persevered in marketing our home by finding innovative and exciting ways to showcase the property. She also networked with realtors locally and throughout the province to match our house with the ideal buyer. Ultimately, it was these talents and her tenacity that brought us and our buyers together. When the sale was completed, she both celebrated and cried with us. The final outcome was far beyond our expectations, and Nancy was the steadfast force that held us together throughout the process.

"I highly recommend Nancy Hamilton for your home sale or purchase. She’s an incredible realtor who will go above and beyond to make sure you get everything you need, and especially, the things you didn’t know you needed."
B. Neri

Curb Appeal

As a seller, taking curb appeal into account can be incredibly important:

  • 87 percent of home buyers say that they relied on photos when house hunting.
  • professionally photographed homes may sell 32 percent faster than other listings, and can command a 47 percent higher asking price per square foot (Source: Washington Post)

To visitors and potential buyers, your home’s outdoor appearance can be a major factor in how valuable they perceive a property to be, and how enthusiastic they are about making an offer.

If buyers can’t immediately envision themselves living in and enjoying a home from the outside, there’s no guarantee that seeing the rest of the property will change their minds. 

Here are some do’s and don’ts:

New listing - your time to shine!

  • First step

    The new listing period of about 2 weeks is the most exciting and important time frame in the selling process.

  • Price range

    First, your house has to fall into the price range to attract the right buyers.

  • Action

    The first impression of the home will call the buyers to action. Take advantage of my free staging service to give your home a boost.

  • Top dollar

    The price and appearance must make sense to the buyer. If you want top dollar, you must prove it is worth it from the outside in.

Is it worth the investment of time & money?

  • Buyers form opinions starting with first impressions of the outside of the home. This usually starts with MLS photos followed by in-person and video tours.
  • A neat clean exterior implies pride of ownership and upkeep of maintenance.
  • The pandemic amplified outdoor living as a very important feature of a home.
  • Appeal to the largest audience. Not all buyers want to garden. Make it look low maintenance.
  • Take advantage of my free staging service to give your home a boost!
  • Tip: take a picture of the front of your property.

I can help you prep your home for sale the RIGHT way! Get moving now.