My Pledge to You
As a Jack Gaughen Realtor ERA sales Associates, I will work hard for you as your real estate professional. My goal is to sell your home for the highest possible price in the least amount of time. I will use my experience to make this a smooth transaction and a pleasant experience!

Helpful Facts

Price Fact

The best chance for selling your property is within the first seven weeks. Studies show that the longer a home stays on the market the less the seller will net.

It is very important to price your property at a competitive market value when you put your home up for sale. The market is so competitive that even over-pricing by a few thousand dollars could mean that your home will not sell. Interestingly, your first offer is usually your best offer. Here are reasons for pricing your property at the market value right from the start in order to net you the most amount of money in the shortest amount of time.

An overpriced home:
> Minimizes offers
> Lowers agent's response
> Limits qualified buyers
> Lowers showings
> Lowers prospects
> Limits financing
> Wastes advertising dollars
> Nets less for the seller

Clean Fact

Most people are turned off by even the smallest amount of uncleanliness odor when buying a home. Sellers lose thousands of dollars because they do not adequately clean.

If your home is squeaky clean, you will be able to sell faster and net hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars more. If you are planning on moving, why not get rid of that old junk now so that your house will appear larger? Make more space. Odors must be eliminated especially if you have dogs, cats, or young children in diapers or if you are a smoker. You may not notice the smell, but buyers do! Most agents have a difficult time communicating to their sellers about odor. By employing me to get the most amount of money for my seller, do not take offense if I must confront you about odor problems.

Access Fact

Top selling agents will not show your home if it is not easily accessible. They do not have time to run around town all day picking up and dropping off keys. They want to sell homes!

The greatest way to show a house is to have a key! When your home is being shown, please do the following:

• Keep all lights on
• Keep all drapes and shutters open
• Keep all doors unlocked
• Take a short walk with children or pets. (Leave the premises)
• Let the buyer be at ease and let the agents do their job!
  
  

Paint and Carpet Fact

Paint is your best improvement investment for getting a greater return on your money.

Paint makes the whole house smell clean and neat. If your house has chips, exposed wood, or looks faded, it is time to paint. If your carpet is worn, dirty, outdated or an unusual color, you may need to seriously consider replacing it. Many houses do not sell because of this problem. Don't think that buyers have more money than you have to replace it. They don't. They will simply buy elsewhere.

Yard Fact

Your front yard immediately reflects the inside condition of your home to the buyer.

Pennsylvania has good climate; therefore outdoor activities are important. People enjoy their yards. Make certain that the trees are trimmed so the house can be seen from the street. Have the grass mowed, trimmed and edged. Walkways should be swept. Clean away any debris. Remove parked cars. This all adds to curb appeal. If a buyer does not like the outside, that person simply drives on.

If you are asking the question, 'if I … will it really affect the sales price?' or 'if I don't…will it really affect the sales price?', call me immediately and I will help you see the pros and cons of whether it should be done or not.