Author Archives for Terrie Cox

You only get one shot at a “First” impression.

July 16, 2013 9:05 pm Published by Comments Off on You only get one shot at a “First” impression.

With the advent of the Internet, the way real estate has been purchased and sold vastly changed. Most searches now begin online, as the Web helps potential buyers weed down their list of homes to view in person. But one thing that hasn’t changed is that a home should definitely stand out from the crowd of other inventory. A seller’s home should be unique, and in some cases, staged to suit the buyer’s imagination. “Staging is preparing a home for... Read More

What happens if I overprice my property?

March 1, 2013 10:02 pm Published by Comments Off on What happens if I overprice my property?

Many potential buyers won’t look at your property because they assume it is out of their price range. Comparison shoppers will be encouraged to bid on another property. In essence, you are helping to market someone else’s properly priced home. Properties left on the market for extended periods of time become shopworn. Buyers assume that something is wrong with the property or it would have been already sold. Other agents are less likely to show your property to their buyers.... Read More