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So You Think You Want To Sell

Sometimes you get a wild idea that you want to move. Sometimes your job tells you that a move is in your future. Life can even determine what you will need to do. Whether you know it is coming or think it might, here are a few things you can do now without listing your house.

You can always ask an agent in your area for a free market analysis of the area, and even your specific neighborhood. Knowing what is going on is important because it can help determine price ranges for listing, what you can do to improve your house, and if it is even a good idea to move if the choice is yours.

Request an appraisal. You know what you paid, you know the emotional value, but do you know the real value? Even though people can guess what they think it would be around – an appraisal is not a bad idea of you are on the more serious side of selling.

Get rid of the eyesores! You know you always talk about getting rid of the once red, now orange shutters. The large half dead tree in the back. The cracked bricks in the flower beds. Use this as motivation to fix all the things you said you would. You may get a better price, provide more curb appeal to buyers, to loving your house again.

Sometimes it just takes one or two things to figure out what it is that you need to do. To sell or not to sell – this may make your decision easier if it is up to you!

Different Loan Programs

Shopping for a mortgage to buy your first home can be the best way to get a great deal! Be sure to compare all the costs involved in obtaining a mortgage. Shopping, negotiating, and comparing may save you thousands of dollars in the long run.

These are some of the most common loan types you’ll come across as you search for a mortgage that meets your needs.

Fixed-Rate and Adjustable-Rate Mortgages
These are two of the most popular loan types when buying a home or refinancing your mortgage. Both options are available for conventional conforming loan amounts, jumbo loan amounts, and FHA or VA programs.

FHA and VA Mortgages
Federal Housing Administration (FHA) and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) loans are popular homebuyer choices. These loans must meet certain requirements.

Jumbo Loan Option
If you have a higher property value and are able to manage a larger monthly mortgage payment, consider a jumbo, or non-conforming loan. A jumbo loan provides financing for loan amounts higher than the maximum conforming limits, set by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. A “blended jumbo” combines a mortgage and home equity line of credit, and may provide greater payment flexibility.

Get A Head Start!

The time has come for you to leave your home and move on. Here are few quick things to take care of before you list!

Clear and Caulk Gutters. Pick a dry day to really go through a clean these out.  It is also a great idea to re-caulk the end caps on the gutter  - this takes care of an aging look as well.

Patch Nail Holes and Repair Paint. It needs to be done anyways. Plus you may want to take some things off of the wall to make your home less "you" while people are trying to imagine themselves in it.

Stop Faucet Drips. We tend to get use to the sounds in our house or how to shut things off just right to stop drips. New people will not. Save them the hassle.

Repair Cabinet Scratches. Fill in, and polish real well. You may find they look better and almost new! Bonus!

Repair Dinged Baseboards.  It is so much easier to repair these now, then to wait until they notice and request it. That way if during the painting process you make some mistakes - you have time to fix them!

I hope these help get you started! You may end up avoiding the rush come listing time!

Landscaping Gone Wild!

When it comes to you may want to have landscaping that is beautiful and ornate.  This could still mean different things for different people. Above all of it there are still things to consider!

Trees - when they are planted they are usually small so that you can't predict potential issues. Will it hit power lines? Will it block visibility to your driveway of cars trying to exit?  Is it going to create any issues with root growth.  There is plenty to consider, so try to think through placement.

Shrubs - will they grow tall or wide? Will they hinder any visibility? Do they lose foliage so that it will be bare certain times of year? Will they bud and cause a smell that you enjoy? Again - plenty of things to play attention to!

Flower beds - are they on top or in front of any electrical boxes or water meters? If so make sure they are visible to the eye and you plant items accordingly so that they don't ruin stuff to be able to do their job.

All these things are great - but are they going to be as amazing in a couple years?

Thinking of buying a property or starting a business, why not have them both? This Eagle River property offers much much more!

Price: $875,000;

Phone#: 907-694-1234 or 907-229-9466

11633 Old Glenn Highway Eagle River, AK 99577

Property Type: Commercial

View: Mountains; Sq. Feet: 3,182; Lot size: 1.01 acres

 

Prime commercial location in the heart of downtown Eagle River. Perfect location for any business, restaurant, office, etc. This corner-lot site is three parcels including the historic boarded up Tasty Freeze.

Value is in the land. Parcels are the lot with old Tasty Freeze, lot w/Triplex behind it, and lot w/storage units behind the triplex.

Features-Commercial: On-Site Parking; DSL/Cable Available; Fencing; In City Limits; Corner Lot

Les Bailey & Associates Real Estate Team

Keller Williams Alaska Group

Direct: 907-694-1234

Toll Free: 1-800-784-2912

www.LesBaileyAndAssociates.com