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The difference between a dream and a goal is a PLAN. Be sure to read the BUYER or SELLER sections where applicable. In all the excitement of making your decision to buy or sell, you may not have considered some important details. This section can keep your emotions in check so you can make an educated sale or purchase. 

Complete the buyer or seller information form and I'll contact you at your convenience.  There are only 10 steps to a successful home purchase - and I'll walk every step with you. BELIEVE-ACHIEVE!

Gayle Mitchell  562-572-9870

Credit, investment, and employment are vital components of the home buying process. Generally, any combination of two components can qualify you for a mortgage. But there are other issues to address. Once you have set your criteria (likes and dislikes) and narrowed your home search to one or two properties, ask yourself the following questions. Your answers could break the tie. 

1. How do I feel when I walk in? Do I feel at home? Am I uneasy?
2. What is the neighborhood like on Friday nights? On Saturdays? On Sunday afternoons? On weeknights? Do I feel safe every time I go there?
3. Where will my children go to school? How will they get there?
4. Is the home close enough to gas stations, grocery stores, post offices and other routine business services? Do I care?
5. What do I think of the yard (or common area, if a condominium)? Will it provide what I want – a place for solitude? A play area for the children? A garden? A party spot?
6. Will my furniture fit here? Is it too big, too old, not fresh enough for the new place? How will I arrange it?
7. Do I like the existing window coverings? What would I change about them? Do I like blinds or shutters, or should I use draperies?
8. How do I like the carpet? Is it clean? Do I like the color? Can I live with it for a while, or should I just buy new, installed before I move in?
9. How do I like the paint/wall coverings? What would I change?
10. Do I like the fixtures in the bathroom and kitchen? Maybe another style would look better.
11. What about the windows – how to they look? Are they free of cracks? Are there screens on the windows? Will I want to change anything, or can I live with them as they are until I decide?
12. When was the roof installed or repaired? Of what material is it made? How does it look?

For further information and help with acquiring just the right property, call Gayle at 567-572-9870.

How would you answer the following questions? Do you understand the marketing tactics used by successful agents? Find out how to sell your home for the best price in the quickest, most convenient time frame to the most qualified buyer.  Read on to find out how to make your home marketable. You may also get a free copy of my newest tip sheet "E-3 Seller's Tips" by completing the Seller's information form. 

1.               How does my home compare to others currently on the market? Is it better? Do I need to repair something to make it more appealing to buyers? Should I leave it “as is” and sell it a lower price? Do I need to hire a service to help me get my home into tip-top shape, or can I do it myself?

2.               Is my personal taste or other “stuff” hiding the features and appeal of the home that potential buyers may overlook? Should I put some things into storage, so that there will be no clutter? Is my mail and other personal information put away in a drawer? Are my jewelry and small valuable items securely tucked away?   (Hint: no one ever looks in a box containing feminine hygiene products. Try it.)

3.               Is my home clean and welcoming to potential buyers at all times? Is there natural light highlighting the best features of my home? Does it smell fresh? Is the television off? Is the radio on, playing soft music so that buyers feel relaxed? If I am packing to move, do I have all of my boxes or supplies confined to one area in the home or garage? Does it look uncluttered?

4.                Is the fireplace clean? Are the accessories staged to highlight this most wanted feature?

5.               Where are my pets? Are they well behaved? Should I put them in the yard? Are they okay in the house if I am not with them?  Is their area free of debris?

6.               How does the yard look? Is it free of debris? Is the grass mowed? Are the flowerbeds free of weeds? Are the garbage cans covered? Do I need to pooper scoop?  Is the garden hose rolled up? Do I have safe, dry walkways? Is the patio furniture/barbecue area arranged to show what a great yard I have?

7.               When buyers and their agents arrive to preview my home, am I pleasant, silent and invisible to them? Do I tell my agent when buyers have previewed, and do I make sure she receives all their cards? She’ll want to contact them to get feedback!

If you are thinking of selling your home, consider this:

• I have more than 20 years experience in sales and marketing

• I know how to get the job done

• I have an aggressive advertising campaign that gets quick results

• I think "outside the box"

For more information or to receive an estimated value of your home, call Gayle at 562-572-9870. 

Let's talk about the steps you should take before you begin your search! This is the single most important factor that insures your successful transaction - don't overlook this step. I'll walk it with you!

Basic questions: Credit status, length of time employed, gross income, net outgo. (Outgo is the amount currently spent for monthly expenses such as car payments, rent, credit card/revolving debt and other indebtedness.) Call for details.

If you have a particular hobby or community interest, I can help you make your transition from old to new neighborhood without sacrificing the things you value most in life. Let's talk about what's important to you.

I already may have a buyer for your home, even if it is in less than perfect condition. I can arrange for you to sell your home AS IS for cash, without a termite report or repairs. If the property is tenant occupied, I can arrange for sale with the tenant in place even if they are not paying rent! That's good news, but even better: this can happen in about two weeks! Don't stress the mess - don't fix it - forget it! Call me now for details: 562-572-9870.

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