Answering Your Maplewood Home Selling Questions

Frequently Asked Maplewood Home Selling Questions

Below are a sample of the more recent questions posed by Maplewood home sellers. If you have a question be sure to use the Questions Feature to the right or simply contact us with your home selling questions today.

Q - Randy – I really don’t want to deal with any repairs to my Essex County home. Why can’t I just be an “as-is" seller?

A - While it's tempting to leave the repairs to the buyer, a little effort can yield surprising results. Besides, potential Maplewood home buyers aren't looking for fixer-uppers in our current market unless they are rock-bottom, bargain-basement priced. Why not invest a little effort and money now? It could pay big profits at closing.

Q.- Fran – I understand curb appeal is important in any market. Where do I draw the line with having someone come in and create superior curb appeal to make my Short Hills home really “ POP”?

A- Low-cost improvements that make your Essex County really stand out above the homes on the market is no longer an option - it’s a must. If you are thinking about selling soon, before you tackle any big remodel job, lets talk about your options.

Q.- Randy – What difference does it make if I select a real estate agent to list my Maplewood home who has a limited Website presence? Isn’t it still all about advertising homes for sale in the newspapers that delivers more prospects?

A- Great question - did you know almost 80% of home buyers begin their home search on the Internet? Also according to compete.com, total time spent online fact-finding and performing property searches increased 24.3 percent from the fall of 2006 to the fall of 2007. Yes, people are still scoping out newspaper classified ads and real estate listing magazines, but more and more Americans are now ”wired” to start their home shopping online. Fran and I provide your Essex County home with broad Internet coverage. Plus, we are “web-savvy” real estate agents and we understand and implement a structured marketing plan that ensures “online dominance.”

Q.- Fran – I have a set amount of money I must clear from the sale of my Maplewood home, therefore I refuse to use unconventional measures to market my Essex County home.

A.- Current market conditions dictate sellers use creative ideas to attract a wider pool of buyers. If your financial situation allows, creative ideas like buying a “home warranty” might be just the ticket to help you sell your home. Plus, home warranty’s are not expensive and add a considerable amount of “peace of mind” to your buyer. Remember - in this current market, remaining flexible really is important.

Another tip is to have your Maplewood home inspected by a professional home inspector. While this item is typically paid for by the buyer and comes after a signed contract, we recommend you “beat the buyer” and have this performed prior to listing your property for sale. Don’t forget to make the inspection report and resulting documented repairs available for your buyers.

Helping Essex County Home Sellers Succeed!

In today’s challenging Maplewood, NJ real estate market, securing top dollar for your home is no small task. If you’ve done your homework, you already realize many other homes are on the market competing for a small pool of qualified buyers. No wonder selling a home conjures so many mixed emotions. That’s why we believe it’s so important to have a trusted team of local experts on your side to insure your success. Why not get off on the right foot and have your Essex County NJ property accurately priced so don’t have to face multiple price reductions down the road. Request our FREE NJ Home Guide Market Analysis (CMA) today.