With a healthy economy and relatively stable housing prices, it’s been a great time for sellers. The forces of supply and demand are evident and well priced homes sell fast, some within a few days and with multiple offers. Hawaii continues to be a unique economy fueled by tourism and the military/defense industry, and continues to be a popular choice for off-shore investors who perceive the islands as a safe haven for their investment dollars.

Selling your home shouldn't be a stressful ordeal! I provide full-service and am committed to selling your home for the highest price with the least amount of work on your part. 


Pricing remains key and pricing your home at fair market value and properly marketing your home, ensures selling your home for the highest price in the shortest amount of time. The first four weeks of a new listing is when it has the most interest. If a property is overpriced, a seller runs the risk of eliminating a pool of strong buyers who are ready, willing and able to buy at the reduced price point he/she eventually ends up selling the property for. These buyers may not be around after you decide to reduce your price.

Psychologically, the longer a home sits on the market, the least attractive it looks to prospective buyers. 

Making the smart move of choosing a REALTOR® is your first step to ensuring that your investment in your home pays off and you are getting the best possible exposure available.


Your Agent Should Provide:

  1. Bullet    A complete Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) to compare your home's value to that of your neighbors.

  2. Bullet    A comprehensive plan detailing all the efforts used to sell your home, including Internet advertising, MLS listing and local media.

  3. Bullet    A marketing plan that target the agents that have sold the most properties in your neighborhood to ensure you get you the maximum exposure. 

  4. Bullet    Advice and techniques on inexpensive home improvements, staging, and tips to create curb appeal to ensure you get the highest price.

  5. Bullet    Assistance with obtaining offers and help you in negotiating the best deal as smoothly as possible.

  6. Bullet    Help you find your replacement property.


12 Tips to Sell Your Home


  1. 1.First impressions count! Make sure the front door shines. Place flower pots and a new doormat near the entryway.

  2. 2.Remove the clutter to give the illusion of more space.

  3. 3.Eliminate smells. A buyer may not always remember the house, but will remember strong odors.

  4. 4.Clean the entire house. An immaculate home gives the impression of a well maintained home.

  5. 5.Fix minor repairs. Little things like chipped paint or a torn screen can have buyers thinking the house is not well taken care of.

  6. 6.Remove one or two pieces of furniture from every room to create a nice flow and spaciousness.

  7. 7.Leave. It’s awkward for buyers to look around if the owner is present.

  8. 8.Depersonalize. Buyers need to visualize themselves living there. Remove all family photos, distinctive artwork, and personal mementos.

  9. 9.Add a new shower curtain, fresh towels, guest soaps to every bathroom.

  10. 10.Set the table with pretty place mats and dishes.

  11. 11.Clean the yard.

  12. 12.Replace heavy curtains with sheer ones to let more light in.  


Closing Costs for Sellers

Title insurance fees will depend on the sales price of the home.

Various taxes will be imposed for the privilege of selling a home. Credit to the buyer of unpaid real estate taxes for the prior or current year are variable and depend on when you close and when your taxes are due.

FHA fees and costs are not negotiable between an FHA buyer and seller

Home inspection fees are in some circumstances paid for by the seller and include termite, environmental and other inspections

Miscellaneous fees can accrue from correcting problems noticed during the home inspection

Broker’s commission is a full service fee and will cost anywhere between 5% to 6%

81 percent of all sellers used a full-service brokerage to sell their home, 9 percent chose a limited service company, and 9 percent used minimal service, such as simply listing a property on a multiple listing service.


 




From the 2007 National Association of Realtors (NAR) Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers survey