Cabins USA Realty, LLC

• Seller's Agent

  Cabins USA Realty will work in your interest to sell your home or business, and negotiate on your behalf to get you the best price or to sell in the least amount of time.

• Residential Real Estate

  Single family homes, condominiums, manufactured homes, and cabins.

• Commercial Real Estate

  Fee simple and leasehold properties.

• Lots & Land

  Lots & acreage.

• Multi-Family Real Estate

  Duplexes, triplexes, quadplexes, apartment complexes, and other multi-family properties.

Analyze Why You are Selling

If you understand your motives for selling your home or business, you will be better able to negotiate and achieve your goals, whether it be a quick sale, high price, or somewhere in the middle.

Who Determines the Price?

Simply put… you do! However, as is often the case, it is not really that simple. The Realtor you choose should provide a market analysis and get comparable listings in your area. A further explanation is: the Realtor will check sold and current listings of similar homes or businesses in the same general area as your property to help you determine a fair market value for your property. Again, you have the final determination — the Realtor only provides information to help you make an informed decision.

If you are a seller who needs to close a sale as quickly as possible, then you should know that getting the highest price possible is not one of your priorities. It does not mean that you won’t or cannot get the highest price, but it means that the price is not the deciding factor. A buyer who can give you a quick closing time will appeal much more to you than a buyer who can offer you more money - but the negotiation and closing time drag on.

Set your bottom-dollar. It’s always good to determine how low you will go, in terms of selling price. Even though you should consider all offers seriously and take into consideration the terms of each offer, if you know the bottom line and adhere to it, you can save yourself time.

Once you have determined your reasons for selling and set your limits, discuss them with your real estate agent so that they can help you set realistic goals.

Use a Realtor

Knowledge of the market place and local area are two of the most important things a Realtor will provide. Each Realtor is affiliated with a brokerage firm whether they are the principal broker or an affiliate broker.

Find a good real estate agent that understands your needs – Make sure that your agent is loyal to you, and can negotiate to help you achieve your goals. In addition, they should be assertive and honest with both you and the buyer.

When you sign a listing agreement — that Realtor is your own agent and will work with you to help sell your property. Check the reputation and reliability of the real estate agency carefully before you sign an agreement. The listing agreement obligates your agent to be your advocate and to promote your best interests above all others in negotiations for the sale of your property.

Who Pays the Realtor?

Normally, the seller pays a negotiated fee from the proceeds of the sale of the property. If the sale does not occur the seller normally pays nothing. In most instances, the listing agent or agency pays for all costs incurred in the promotion of your property.

Considering Offers

When considering offers, keep in mind that you are out to get not only the best price, but also the best terms for you. If you focus solely on the price, you may overlook terms that could be favorable to you. Favorable terms to consider:

• Cash deal
• The buyer will pay for most or all of the closing costs.
• The buyer will cover any needed repairs.
• The buyer is pre-approved and ready to close in a time that best suits you.

Take time to assess what is being offered and if it meets your needs. When reading through offers, remember to look at the complete package.

Insist on a Home Inspection

A professional home inspection protects both you and the buyer. It allows both, you and the buyer, the opportunity to learn about the property’s defects.

A home inspection usually covers the following:

• Plumbing Conditions – if there is leakage or clogging
• Roofing Conditions – the extent of deterioration, if there is leakage
• Electrical Conditions – if there are inadequate circuits or potential fire hazards
• Structural Problems – if there are problems with the underlying foundation of your home

As a seller, the home inspection report protects you because it establishes the actual condition of the property at the time of sale.

Maximize the strengths of your property and improve its weaknesses. You want the buyer to walk away from your home or business with a lasting good impression.

Helpful Seller Tips... "Show Appeal" is "Sell Appeal"

Most buyers are looking for clean, clutter-free properties in good repair. If you want to sell your property quickly and for the best price, it is time to get around to completing those nagging little minor repairs and adding a coat of fresh paint where needed.

First impressions are critical, starting at the curb...

• Mow the yard, trim those shrubs, and sweep the porch.
• Get rid of yard clutter and pick up the trash.
• Clean out the gutters.
• Contain your pets... You may love Fido and Whiskers, but most potential buyers do not like to be jumped on, barked or meowed at, bitten, or rubbed on (especially if they happen to be allergic to them) so remember to always contain your pets.

When entering your house or business, the first thing a potential buyer should feel is COMFORTABLE and WELCOME, so make your property feel and smell good, warm and inviting.

Make a potential buyer feel welcome at the door.

• If you have a fireplace and it’s brisk outside, use it. Fireplaces add a comfortable “homey” feeling.
• Try setting the table with your best dinnerware.
• The smell of fresh baked cookies, pies or bread is always inviting.
• Fresh flowers always add appeal.
• Keep work areas clean and straightened.

Eliminate ALL Potentially Offensive Odors

Odor (especially pet and cigarette smoke) is #1 on detouring buyers. Don’t just try to cover-up those odors with sprays and candles, find the source and eliminate the cause. Then, if the weather permits, open the windows and air out the house. If the basement is damp and smelly, get a dehumidifier.

Light Every Room

• Replace those burnt out bulbs.
• Turn on lamps and overhead lights when showing your home.

Clean the Inside, Especially Bathrooms and Carpets

• Dirty bathrooms rank high on the buyer turnoff list. Keep your bathrooms clean.
• Dirty carpets are another turnoff and retain nasty odors. Shampoo!
• Clean the baseboards.

Create Counter Space

• Clean off the counters in the kitchen and bathrooms.
• Put away items you don’t frequently use.

Generate a Spacious Feeling

It’s time for a garage sale, donations to your favorite charity, or a big trash pickup. To make rooms appear larger, take down some of the pictures and store some of the little knick-knacks.

Make the Most of the Views

If you have a gorgeous view outside any or all windows, utilize it. Open curtains and show of the view. Strategically place flower pots full of blooming flowers or plants where they can be seen while looking out the window. Make sure the landscaping is well groomed.

Eliminate "Busy" Wallpaper

Busy wallpaper makes a room look smaller. Too much busy wallpaper ranks high among the top buyer turn-offs. If you have a lot of “busy” wallpaper, consider replacement or removal.