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When selling a home the first impression is critical. Many home buyers eliminate homes quickly if the initial visual impression is not impressive. For this reason, it is important to enhance the curb appeal of your home prior to listing it for sale. Keep in mind that potential buyers will see your home differently than you do. If it has an unappealing or unorganized visage, that will reflect poorly on the rest of the home. It really does not matter how beautiful and warm the interior of the home is, if the outside is not enough to draw the buyers in for a closer look. So how to go about improving the curb appeal of your home?

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Many sellers think about takeing their home off the market during the holidays. This may be the best time of year to find a serious, qualified buyer who may be in town visiting family for the holidays. This article spells out some good advice for sellers during this time of year. When you are thinking of buying a home, think of Idaho Real Estate! Call Don Wixom for quality service throughout the year!

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This article by Lee Vander Boegh was originally printed in the Idaho Press-Tribune.

~ Don

In June, Canyon County home sales increased for the fourth consecutive month, according to a new report issued by the Intermountain Multiple Listing Service. The report shows that 12 percent more single-family homes were sold in June than in May, an increase of 73 total homes.

I think its pretty typical for this time of year, said Michael Eshom, president of the Nampa Association of Realtors.

Eshom said the numbers might be showing sings of softening, but thats only because more houses are available on the market, not because of decreasing demand, he said.

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As a seller, the home inspection report protects you because it establishes the actual condition of the property at the time of sale.

A home inspection usually covers the following:

Plumbing conditions - if there is leakage or clogging

Roofing conditions - the extent of deterioration, if there is leakage

Electrical conditions - if there are inadequate circuits or potential fire hazards

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When considering an offer, keep in mind that you are out to get the best price AND the best terms for you. If you focus solely on the price, you may overlook terms that could be favorable to you as a seller.

You should have a strategy for dealing with each offer. Here are some situations that can effect your decision about an offer:

Higher-than-market-interest in a second mortgage for your home

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Get Talking House Working For You...and Get Results Fast!

Helps sell your home quickly and easily, for top dollar.

Radio broadcast of features encourages prospects to listen to your home's most attractive features from the comfort of their car.

Never sleeps. . .works 24 hours a day for maximum sales potential.

Silent...you won't even notice it's there.

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For your property to sell, count on Don for the most exposure to the marketplace! There's more to selling a home than placing a sign in the yard.

It takes personal marketing to buyers as well as other agents.

It takes someone on the go to make contacts with more people on a daily basis.

It takes advertising in print media as well as electronic & Internet marketing. Information is power!

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The top 5 reasons a property will or will NOT sell:

1. Location

2. Price

3. Terms

4. Condition

5. Marketing

Proper Marketing is the Key!

Call Don today for a FREE Market Analysis of your Home!

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Not all agents work the same way. The most important attribute of an agent is that he/she is well connected to the real estate industry. He/she should know the market and provide information on past sales, current listings, his or her marketing plan, and at least 4 solid references. In addition, you also want to look for an agent that is honest, assertive, and one that best understands your needs.

Try to go with a local agent. They can better serve your needs; they are familiar with what the local market condition is, the local prices are, and what's hot or not in your community.

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1.) Analyze why you are selling - If you understand your motives, you will be able to better negotiate and to get what it is that you want, whether it be a quick sale, high price, or somewhere in the middle.

2.) Prepare you home for the buyer - Maximize the strengths of your property and fix up it's weaknesses. You want the buyer to walk away from your home with a lasting good impression.

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If you know exactly why you are selling, then it is easier for you to set the right plan of action to get what it is that you want.

If you are a seller who needs to close a sale as quickly as possible, then you should know that getting the highest price possible is not one of your priorities. It does not mean that you won't or cannot get the highest price, but it means that the price is not the deciding factor. A buyer who can give you a quick closing time will appeal much more to you than a buyer who can offer you more money but the negotiation and closing time drag on.

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If you want buyers to be interested in your home, you need to show it in its best light. A good first impression can influence a buyer into making an offer; it influences a buyer emotionally and visually. In addition, what the buyer first sees is what they think of when they consider the asking price.

A bad first impression weighs in as deeply. Don't show your property until it's all fixed up. You do not want to give buyers the chance to use the negative first impression they have as means of negotiation.

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In order to get the highest price in the shortest time, you need to know how to market your home. The better you market your home, the more offers you will get. And the more offers you get, the more choices you have to get the price and terms you want.

The most important factor of marketing your home is pricing it right. Your price should be adjusted to reflect the market, and the property's worth. The key is to get many people checking out your property at a fair price instead of having no buyers because your price is set to high.

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Hot Market

A hot market is an extremely competitive market, one that is advantageous to the seller. Sometimes, homes will sell as soon as they are listed or even before homes are listed. Typically, during a hot market, multiple offers will be made on each home and more often than not, homes will sell for more than their asking price. It is even more crucial to be prepared and to be ready as a buyer when the market is hot. It can be easy to get caught up in the bid for a home, but if you are prepared (pre-approved, solid in price range, realistic about your needs), it is easier to remain focused on your housing needs and price range.

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"Thank you so much for all of your efforts, patience, perseverance and professional behavior through the ordeal of selling our house. The way you dedicated yourself to your work and to our needs truly showed your eagerness and ability to help. Thank you again."

~ Jan Byers, satisfied seller

"Just wanted you to know that we really appreciate how smoothly the sale of our home went. It really could not have worked out any better. The wide marketing of our home you initiated really paid off. Thank you for a terrific experience. You have our highest recommendations, and we'll be more than happy to pass it along. God Bless!"

~ John and Jeanie Mowery, satisfied sellers

"Thanks to Don Wixom, we have been enjoying our new home for six months now. Don as the realtor selling our house worked very hard for us. He helped us through all the complex paperwork involved in making offers, getting a loan, etc. Don paid attention to detail and kept us well informed about how things were going. When things needed to be done, Don was readily available, seeing us through a home inspection, even crawling under the house in the dirt and cobwebs when we asked him to. Don was always only a phone call away. We still remember his phone number, we called him so much! Don has a wealth of experience and resources to offer. We would definitely recommend him to anyone wanting to buy or sell real estate."

~Scott and Naomi Watson, satisfied buyers

"We cannot thank you enough for your time and patience in finding our new home. There's no way we could've done it without you! You made all our dreams come true and we will always hold you dear for that."

~ Meguel and Kris Escutia, satisfied buyers

"Thank you Don for your considerate and professional help on selling our house. Your informative correspondance we recieved before deciding to list it, got you the house, and your continued contact to let us know what efforts were being made to advertise and show the house were greatly appreciated. Showing mutual respect, we feel like we have made a new friend!"

~ Bill and Sharrel Cash, satisfied sellers

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