Call Otto or Brigitte today for a free, no obligation Market Evaluation. Allow us to show you our Marketing Plan. Let us show you how we can expose your house to the largest possible market place, in the shortest amount of time, so that your house will sell in the shortest possible time frame. Talk to us about our VARIABLE COMMISION STRUCTURE and our GUARANTEED SALES PLAN (some conditions apply).

Call Otto or Brigitte to get valuable information about all the details that you need to know when you are contemplating to sell your house. Let us take care of everything for you. If you have been thinking about selling your home now or in the near future, please give us a call or e-mail us at: selling@konradhomes.com

Please scroll down the page for more valuable information on selling your house.

• REASONS FOR SELLING YOUR HOME
• WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO SELL YOUR HOME?
• MARKET CONDITIONS
• PRICING YOUR HOME
• HOW TO AVOID THE SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT MISTAKE SELLERS MAKE
• FREE HOME DÉCOR CONSULTATION
• FAST, SIMPLE FIX-UPS THAT WILL HELP SELL YOUR HOME FOR THE HIGHEST POSSIBLE PRICE
• FREE HOME SELLERS BROCHURE
• OUR PROFESSIONAL MARKETING PROGRAM
• SASKATOON REAL ESTATE MARKET STATISTICS
• HOME EVALUATION TOOL
• RELATED LINKS

REASONS FOR SELLING YOUR HOME

If you're not buying and selling strategically, or for investment, the best time to sell is really when you feel your existing home will not meet your future needs. The best reason to purchase a new home is to take advantage of your family and lifestyle changes. Do you wish to be closer to a school? Are you switching jobs? Do you have an aging parent to care for?

Those with school-aged children are less likely to move during the school year and summer becomes the most ideal time to actually relocate, which means that the selling and buying cycle needs to start in early spring. In other areas, there is a definite cycle where people plan on moving before the summer holidays.

Another key factor to consider is the economy. Are interest rates higher or lower in comparison to your current mortgage? If they are higher, you may want to stick with your current home, as your new mortgage payments could be uncomfortable. If rates are lower, you might be able to trade up to a more expensive home without a significant increase in your monthly mortgage obligation.

What's more, if it's a buyers' market, you may be in a strong position to purchase a new home, especially if you have accumulated some equity in your current property.

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WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO SELL YOUR HOME?

When thinking of selling it is best to talk to your Re/max Agent, who can help you with determining the best time to sell. There are several factors that come into play for selling your home. Timing is important as well as current market conditions and trends.

The real estate market is in constant change, not only as a whole but in particular areas as well. Knowing what is going on in the overall and the local real estate markets will help you to understand how these conditions can affect the sale of your home. When you meet with us, ask about the current state of the market.

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MARKET CONDITIONS

1. Buyers' Market: When the supply of homes on the market exceeds the demand.

Characteristics: High inventory of homes. Few buyers compared to availability. Homes usually stay on the market longer. Prices are stable or perhaps dropping.

Implications: Buyers spend more time looking for a home, and when they negotiate, they usually have more leverage.

2. Sellers' Market: The number of potential buyers exceeds the supply of homes on the market.

Characteristics: There is a smaller inventory of homes with many buyers. Homes sell quickly. Prices usually increase.

Implications: Prices may be higher or perhaps climbing. Buying decisions must be made quickly. Conditional offers may be rejected.

3. Balanced Market: The number of homes on the market is roughly equal to the demand.

Characteristics: Demand equals supply. Sellers accept reasonable offers. Homes sell within a reasonable time period. Prices generally remain stable.

Implications: There is less tension among buyers and sellers. There are reasonable number of homes to choose from.

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PRICING YOUR HOME

When selling your home, you must first know what amount to set for the list price. What is your house worth to a potential buyer? That doesn't mean what you paid for it, or how you upgraded it. Determining worth is simply finding out what a buyer is willing to pay for it.

The steps in determining worth are:

1. Understanding market conditions
2. Getting the details about recent sales in your neighborhood
3. Getting the details about active competitive listings in your neighborhood
4. Getting the details about recent listings that did not sell in your neighborhood

RE/MAX agents have access to all of this information. Plus, they can objectively see the big picture and tell you what makes your home unique.

Once you've determined you home's worth, you and your agent will determine the asking price. Most often, the price of a home is set slightly higher than its worth, to give a little "bargaining space." Of course, if it is set too high, it may deter prospective buyers.

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HOW TO AVOID THE SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT MISTAKE SELLERS MAKE

Nearly all Sellers make this mistake, and it costs them thousands of dollars. This report shows you how to avoid the most common mistake when selling a home and the one "key" to selling your home in the shortest amount of time and for the best price. Request report.

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FREE HOME DÉCOR CONSULTATION
Are you planning to sell your home? Are you wondering what you can do to improve the look of your home? We will give you a FREE HOME CONSULTATION regarding how to improve the appearance of your home and help you sell your home faster. This consultation will include tips on the arrangement of furniture, paint, flooring, and any upgrades we recommend. We can help you sell your home faster and for more money. Call us today for your appointment.

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Think of your home as a product or service. You need to "package" it attractively to create a demand for it. Here are some fast, inexpensive changes that should make your home stand out among similarly-priced homes in your neighborhood:

It begins with the exterior! Your yard, and the exterior of your house, is the first impression that potential buyers have of your home.

Yard. Keep your lawn neat and well trimmed, with well-proportioned shrubs. Consider replanting flowers or creating a flowerbed to enhance the appearance of your yard. If it is the fall, make sure the lawn is raked at all times. And in the wintertime, clear snow from your driveway and walkways.

The Front Door. Make sure your door is tightly on its hinges! Furthermore, the door should be neat and clean. Paint it, if it needs it. If the door is in poor shape, consider replacing it. Finally, a holiday ornament on the door, like a wreath, adds a nice touch. Consider adding an inviting "welcome mat".

Home Exterior. Check for flat-fitting roof shingles, straight lines on gutters, shutters, windows, and siding; solid caulking around roofs and seams. Apply fresh paint where it needs it. Also, make sure the windows are crystal clear; potential buyers often peer through the windows.

The Interior:

Excess clutter. A home looks more spacious when all the extra clutter is removed from the rooms. Pack up all the unnecessary items in boxes and stack them in a storage area or garage. Having a garage sale before the home is listed helps to get rid of all the unwanted items.

Lights. During the evening, or whenever you have potential buyers in the home, make sure ALL of the lights are on. This makes rooms look more inviting and spacious. Also, make sure curtains are always up to let as much sunlight in as possible.

Smell. I recommend using a vanilla air freshener that applies directly to your air filter. This gives your home that "new model home" aroma.

Remove Excess Furniture. Remove as much furniture as possible. This can make your rooms look dramatically larger.

The Living Room. Strive for lived-in, cozy feeling. Discard worn, chipped, frayed furniture. Add lamps if it is dark. Open curtains. Set out fresh flowers.

The Kitchen. Many buyers judge the house keeping by the oven and stove. Appliances should be spotless and make sure that everything works perfectly. Replace or repair anything that sticks, squeaks or drips. Clear clutter from countertops.

The Master Bedroom. This is the second-most appealing room to a buyer (after the kitchen). Remove excess furniture to make it appear larger. Show the true size of the closets by removing or packing items that can be stored elsewhere.

Bathrooms. Make sure bathrooms are always neat and clean. Remove clutter from sink countertops. Make sure showers are free of scum and tile grout in good shape. Most buyers pay close attention to this!

Basement. If possible, make the basement look like a "living area." Clear out as much clutter as possible (consider moving it into storage). If you have an extra sofa or loveseat and coffee table, consider creating a living area.

When You Let Potential Buyers In The Door. Make sure that the exterior and interior are both in order! Furthermore, appeal to the potential buyers' senses: make sure the lights are on; the home has a vanilla aroma, and perhaps soft classical music playing on the stereo.

We hope these helpful hints will educate you and help maximize the marketability of your home. These ideas are based on our collective experience. We hope you found them to be valuable, and if there is ever any way we can be of service to you or anyone you know, please contact us: Otto at 220-1391 and Brigitte at 221-7112. There's no obligation, and we would love to help you!

Free Homesellers Brochure on Renovations - Before you spend thousands remodeling your home, order this FREE report that shows you the BEST home improvements to make (to get your money back when reselling your home) and the five WORST improvements to avoid at all costs. Call 221-7112 & 220-1391 or email us today for your FREE copy of "Home Improvements that Pay".

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OUR PROFESSIONAL MARKETING PROGRAM

As top Real Estate professionals we can provide you with a customized marketing program that will fit you and your family. There are several different ways of selling a property, and once we establish you and your family's lifestyle we can help you determine the best marketing plan for you. These are some of the extra services that we provide to you.

1. Two "in home" offices - two agents - we are always available for you.
2. Upgraded computer equipment, with in-home fax, color printers and scanning.
3. Digital color camera, for pictures of your home, exterior and interior, for feature sheets, web pages and MLS pictures.
4. Camcorder for video tapes of listed or bought houses. (with necessary permissions)
5. Digital cellular with voice mail - we are always available to you
6. Your home will be advertised in the weekly Homeshow case.
7. Your home will be advertised monthly in the Hilites magazine
8. Your home will be advertised in the classified ads
9. Your home will be placed on our Personal Web page www.konradhomes.com
10. Your home will be on the public MLS Internet site and the Saskatoon and International RE/MAX sites.
11. Feature sheets will always be available in you house.
12. RE/MAX yard sign to advertise your house.
13. Your home will be placed on the WINIDS program accessible only for Realtor
14. We constantly upgrade our professional skills through extra sales and Real Estate Seminars.
15. Contact us for details about our Variable Commissions Plan.
16. Contact us for details about our Guaranteed Home Sales Plan.

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SASKATOON REAL ESTATE MARKET STATISTICS

December 2007

	2005	2006	2007	Change
Homes listed for Sale	4,908	4,637	5,816	25%
New listings this month	267	228	274	20%
Homes sold this month	185	210	272	30%
Average selling Price	144,786	175,301	255,271	46%

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HOME EVALUATION TOOL

Interested in selling your home? Use the Home Evaluation Tool to help you get the best price!

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RELATED LINKS

Re/max.com
Lots of information for selling and about Re/max

Shop In Canada
Canada's Business Directory

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