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Covenant Realty

It's more than wood and walls.

Sell Your Home with Covenant

OUR PROCESS




 

WHY LIST WITH COVENANT?

Not all homes are the same, so why do other brokerages advertise them the same? Advertising is uniform and only describes the “nuts & bolts” of your home, but fails to evoke an emotion in a potential buyer. We can utilize various tools below to help showcase your home and make buyers excited to jump in their car and visit your home! We also provide complimentary staging, and pre-inspection punch lists if desired via our construction team.

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5 STEPS TO PREPARE YOUR HOME FOR SALE

  1. DECLUTTER AND DEPERSONALIZE Start by decluttering and removing personal items from your home. This allows potential buyers to envision themselves living in the space and creates a clean, neutral backdrop.
  2. DEEP CLEAN Give your home a thorough cleaning, paying attention to every room, including often overlooked areas like baseboards, windows, and light fixtures. A clean and fresh-smelling home is more appealing to buyers.
  3. MAKE REPAIRS Address any noticeable repairs or maintenance issues. Fix leaky faucets, repair or replace broken fixtures, and touch up paint where necessary. Ensuring your home is in good condition gives buyers confidence in the property.
  4. ENHANCE CURB APPEALFirst impressions matter, so focus on improving your home’s exterior. Trim bushes, mow the lawn, plant flowers, and consider a fresh coat of paint for the front door. A well-maintained and inviting exterior can attract more potential buyers.
  5. STAGE AND ARRNAGEYou Covenant Agent will step in and help you highlight your home’s best features by staging and arranging furniture to create a sense of space and flow. Rearrange furniture, remove excess items, and add tasteful décor to showcase the potential of each room. A well-staged home can help buyers visualize themselves living in the space.

OUR PRICING PHILOSOPHY

Pricing real estate requires a thoughtful and strategic approach that balances market dynamics, property value, and seller objectives. Your Covenant agent is skilled at using a successful pricing philosophy. It involves setting a price that accurately reflects the property’s worth while appealing to potential buyers.

Your agent will conduct thorough market research, considering recent sales data, comparable properties, and current market conditions. Additionally, your agent will understand the motivations of buyers in the area and adjust your pricing accordingly to generate interest and competitive offers. Pricing too high may deter buyers, while pricing too low may undervalue the property.

Ultimately, a well-informed pricing philosophy aims to find the sweet spot that attracts qualified buyers, maximizes the property’s value, and ensures a successful and timely sale.

PREPARE FOR YOUR JOURNEY

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TIPS FOR A SMOOTHER INSPECTION

The inspection can be a major “make-or-break” point in any transaction. During the buyer’s due diligence period they will likely request for certain items to be repaired, but they could also terminate the contract. It is always advisable to be proactive if you know certain items need repair as the buyer’s inspector is likely going to find them anyways!

  • ACCESS:
    The inspector will need access to all attics, crawlspaces, basements, walk-outs, gates, sheds, electrical panel box, water heater and HVAC components.
  • HVAC:
    Clean/replace filter (get serviced if older).
  • KITCHEN & BATHROOMS:
    Check for any small plumbing leaks around sinks, faucets, appliances and toilets. Also, check that you have GFCI outlets (test/reset button) installed and operable as necessary.
  • EXTERIOR:
    Remove any debris around perimeter of home (such as wood piles). Clean gutters, window wells, windows and ensure they operate properly.
  • MISCELLANEOUS:
    If property is vacant, make sure all utilities are ON – gas, electric, water; all light bulbs working properly.