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Found 9 blog entries tagged as "sellers".

What You Can Expect When Closing on Your Home and Conducting the Final Walk-Through

Sunday, July 30th, 2023 at 8:00am.
Oakridge Real Estate

What you can expect when closing on your home and in the final walkthrough | Oakridge Real Estate

Crossing the Finish Line. What You Can Expect When Closing on Your Home and Conducting the Final Walk-Through 

You are almost there! After you accept an offer on your home, the closing process begins. Your agent will start the process of obtaining the abstract to your home and making sure that all documents needed for closing have been prepared. 

The Final Walk-Through

The buyer and the buyer’s agent will conduct a final walk-through of your home. Prior to closing, they’ll coordinate
a time to perform the final inspection of the home. 

What buyers will be looking for? 

Buyers want to see that the repairs they requested have been made and that the home is in the same condition it was when their offer was accepted. Though you aren’t

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Preparing Your Home to Sell - Tips for Making a Good First Impression

Friday, April 28th, 2023 at 8:00am.
Oakridge Real Estate

How to Prepare Your home to Sell | Tips for Making a Good First Impression

Preparing Your Home to Sell - Tips for Making a Good First Impression

There is a lot that goes into getting your home ready to sell. If you are feeling overwhelmed and wondering where to start this is the place for you! In today's blog post we divided the home into each room and a checklist for what to do in each area of your home. First impressions are importation to potential buyers. Cleaning your home, making necessary repairs, and creating a welcoming space will bring top dollar and help your home sell faster. It’s hard work, but we promise it will be worth it in the end! Here are some tips when it comes to preparing the inside and outside of your home for buyers! Pro Tip from our own Bethany Benner is, "If you know moving is in your future

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5 Tips For Preparing the Outside of Your Home for Sale

Wednesday, April 19th, 2023 at 10:04am.
Oakridge Real Estate

5 Tips For Preparing the Outside of Your Home for Sale | Oakridge Real Estate

5 Tips For Preparing the Outside of Your Home for Sale

As outside temperatures start to increase in Iowa it has many of us heading outside to show our home some love. If you are looking to sell your home, here are 5 tips to help prepare the outside of your home! The exterior of your home is the first impression potential buyers will make. These five items can make a big difference attracting buyers when selling. 

  1. Front Entry: Make sure woodwork is freshly & neatly painted, including the door. Replace worn or broken doorbell plates & buttons, & polish door brass. Add a new or clean doormat.
  2. Siding & Gutters: Power wash vinyl siding to remove dirt, moss, & mildew. For wood siding, scrape or water blast any blistered or peeling paint before
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10 Steps to Hanging the SOLD sign in your front yard.

Saturday, April 1st, 2023 at 8:00am.
Oakridge Real Estate

 

10 Steps to Hanging the Sold Sign in Your Front Yard
10 Steps to Hanging the SOLD Sign in Your Front Yard.

If you are looking or thinking of selling your home this post is for you! We put together 10 steps that you will take when selling your home. The selling process can seem overwhelming, let our team of expert agents will be with you every step that we have listed in our post. 

1. Meet with an Oakridge Realtor: You and your Oakridge agent will sit down and discuss your goals for selling your home and how working with a Realtor can help you achieve them. This process will take roughly one or two hours.

2. Sign Listing Agreement and Disclosures: When you decide to work with an Oakridge Agent, signing the listing agreement and disclosures will make our partnership official. We will guide you

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10 Tips for Preparing the Inside of Your Home For Sale

Tuesday, March 28th, 2023 at 10:43am.
Oakridge Real Estate

10 Tips for Preparing the Inside of Your Home for Sale | Oakridge Real Estate

10 Tips for Preparing the Inside of Your Home For Sale

If you are getting ready to sell your home, prepping your home to list is a vital part of attracting buyers. Today we are sharing 10 tips for preparing the inside of your home for sale! ???? At Oakridge, our Realtors will help remove the stress by connecting you with needed local vendors and create an outline of what should be prioritized before listing. ????

  1. Kitchen: Store countertop appliances to avoid cluttered counters. Clean out cabinets. Wipe down counters, cabinets, & all appliances.
  2. Bathrooms: Clean vanities, sinks, faucets, & mirror. Do not forget to scrub away soap residue in showers & change out dirty shower curtains. Remove dirt from door tracks & grout.
  3. Closets & Storage
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How to Succeed as a Seller in Today's Housing Market

Friday, March 3rd, 2023 at 8:00am.
Oakridge Real Estate

How to Succeed as a Seller in Today's Housing Market | Oakridge Real Estate

How to Succeed as a Seller in Today's Housing Market

March is here and everyone is itching for spring weather and more homes to hit the market in the Cedar Valley. The housing market can be difficult to navigate as a seller especially if you plan on doing it alone. If you are looking to sell your home this year, here are five helpful tips to ensure you get your home sold.

  1. Who You List With Matters: Make sure you have a trusted, local, Realtor/Company representing you. In today's housing market you need an agent with a big network and strategy when selling your home. 

2. Planning & Pricing: Does your Realtor have a plan? From pricing on day one to open houses it is vital to have a Realtor that has a game plan and strategy to get your

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6 Items to Consider Before Listing Your Home FSBO

Tuesday, January 31st, 2023 at 10:47am.
Oakridge Real Estate

6 Items to Consider Before Listing Your Home FSBO | Oakridge Real Estate

6 Items to Consider Before Listing Your Home FSBO

For many people looking to sell their home, the idea of selling their home FSBO (For Sale By Owner) comes up as an option. Before you putting that FSBO sign in your front yard, here are six items to consider when it comes to selling your home.

1. Only 11% of sellers actually succeed at selling their home FSBO - There is SOO much more that goes into the sale of your home than what many think. There is prepping, paperwork, negotiation, showings, and strategy that go into a successful sale that only an experienced Realtor can provide.

2. FSBO Homes on Average Sell for 26% less than with a Licensed Realtor - Many list FSBO with the goal to save money and skip agent commission fee. It turns

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The Market Has Shifted - Here is What That Means For Sellers

Thursday, January 5th, 2023 at 7:00am.
Oakridge Real Estate

The Housing Market Has Shifted. What to Know when Selling a House in the Cedar Valley

The Market Has Shifted - Here is What That Means For Sellers

In the past year we have seen a shift in the Cedar Valley's housing market. If you are looking to sell this year and question if it is a "good" time to sell, this is for you! 3 reasons why it is still a great time to sell in the Cedar Valley!

1. Low Inventory = Greater exposure & more buyers to see your home. Inventory for homes in the Cedar Valley is lower than needed to meet the demand of buyers in our community.

2. Homes ARE SELLING! Yes, that is correct. Homes are continuing to sell at a great price and are selling quickly in the Cedar Valley.

3. Home Values Have Increased! An increased home value will positively affect the sale of your home. In the past year Cedar

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Why Professional Photography is Important When Selling Your Home.

Wednesday, October 26th, 2022 at 2:08pm.
Oakridge Real Estate

 Why Professional Photography is Important When Selling Your Home | Oakridge Real Estate

Let’s talk about why professional photography it is so important when selling your home. Studies have shown that 98% of home buyers judge whether or not to walk through a property by first seeing the listing photos online. When the majority of potential buyers are making choices on the online images, we want to set up your home to make a great first impression with professional photography and videography.

  • Getting buyers in your door is the first step to selling your home. More interest generated means getting your home sold faster.

  • Homes with professional photography sell quicker, regardless of the list price and can also result in a greater sale price.

  • The first impression for buyers is crucial and

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