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It is crucial to target the right market in order to sell your property quickly and obtain a reasonable price. In some areas of the Cayman Islands, you will find that properties may take longer to sell than you are accustomed to in your home country. For example, on average vacant land in the Rum Point area can take 6-12 months to sell. This is not due any lack of quality in Rum Point, but rather than buyers in that area tend to be from overseas and usually they is a lag time once they have elected properties to view to arrange to visit the island to see them.
I have an extensive marketing plan which I customize and tailor for each and every client to suit their particular property. Along with local advertising in both print and television media in the Cayman Islands, I make extensive use of internet advertising to draw overseas buyers as well. This creates a larger pool of potential buyers looking at your property, thus increasing the likelihood of finding a buyer.
I will also provide you with a no obligation free market value valuation / appraisal of your home !
SELLING TIPS
Tip #1
The #1 form of advertising is a sign in the yard. This attracts casual drivers that are looking around at what''s for sale. Be sure your yard is nicely manicured and create a welcoming, clutter-free entry way to ensure a great first impression.
Tip #2
Clean and power wash the exterior of your home (including the eaves!) and touch up any paint necessary. If the home looks like it needs to be painted or worked on, potential purchasers will take that into consideration when it comes time to present an offer. Also, a seemingly small problem will have the purchaser''s wondering what else might be ‘wrong'' with the home. Pay close attention to the littlest details to achieve big results!
Tip #3
Do a really good spring cleaning of your home before you list it for sale. Showing off ‘open space'' allows a buyer to think of what they could do there. Clutter will limit a person''s creativity and can sometimes make a space seem unusable. Buy inexpensive storage containers and shelving units that will de-clutter the closets, utility areas, and bathrooms. These areas are typically smaller and need total organization to make them functional and clean-looking.
Tip #4
Let your neighbors know that your house is for sale for 2 reasons: 1. they may know someone that wants to buy it and 2. It''s a good way of dropping hints to them about keeping their yards clean as well. If a neighborhood is overall clean and well kept it will show pride amongst the homeowners and help sell your house for maximum value, thus improving the prices of homes around yours.
Tip #5
Have all the lights on in the house, light candles, spray fragrance, turn on soft music – all of this will make the home inviting and relax purchasers immediately. Turn the a/c and fans on – there''s nothing more enjoyable than walking into a cool home, fresh smelling home!
Tip #6
You don''t need to spend a fortune to update an older home. Small changes such as changing kitchen cabinet knobs, buying new throw pillows, towels, linens and/or bedspreads, replacing a lampshade, re-arranging furniture or a new paint job can give your home new life. Moving items from one room to another is a big plus. A few changes, a lot of impact.
Tip #7
Advise your realtor of any unique features of your home which are not immediately apparent eg: special construction, high impact windows, cement board walls, underground cisterns and so forth. Provide building plans, surveys and other information which a buyer would be interested in viewing.
Tip #8
Before selling your home, talk to your realtor or a valuator and get a valuation / appraisal of current market value. This will help you in determining a list price and will be for your benefit to achieve quick results!
Call or e-mail Scott Elliott at 345-323-9377 (scott.elliott@remax.ky).
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