One of the largest investments you ever make in your lifetime is in your house. It goes without saying that when you are selling your house, you are looking to get the most money possible.  By using a real estate agent you stand a better chance of getting the highest dollar amount for your home.

Here are the ways that using Tara Skinner can benefit you in the sale of your house:

QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL – Tara is well qualified to take care of all the details

COMMITMENT - It is Tara’s full time job to help you in the sale of your home.Tara has a commitment and her own time investment in your sale.

KNOWLEDGE –Tara has expert knowledge of the market as well.  Before seeing you to set the selling price on your house,Tara  will have done her homework. She will have found comparable houses in your neighborhood that have sold recently and be able to present the facts to you as suggestions as to what your house is probably worth. She will know that a split-level three bedroom house in your area sells for ‘x’ amount of dollars, so your house should be priced at ‘this’ much.

ADVICE - Tara will also be able to give you suggestions that may help improve your property to enable you to get the most money from your sale. She may suggest that you fix some things on your property, or finish a deck or bathroom, etc. that would increase the value of your house.  Or, she may be able to advise you that you need to lower the asking price in order to sell your house because, for instance, you may need a new roof, the foundation is cracked, or the basement is leaking.

DECORATING TIPS & STAGING - Decorating advice can also be an advantage. For example, Tara will be able to advise you on the colors your house is painted. She may suggest that neutral colors are better than a bright red dining room. Or, she may advise you to reduce clutter or even help you ‘stage’ your home in order to attract more buyers.

EXPERTISE –Tara is the expert in what people want when buying houses so your agent’s advice should be taken seriously. When it is your own home, you take your own tastes in account. It isn’t always easy to be objective and see what other people may want.

PAPERWORK & DETAILS -Tara will also be able to take care of all the paperwork for you. She will draw up the sales agreement and take care of the details necessary in the sale of your home.

NEGOTIATION SKILLS – Tara will act on your behalf as the selling agent. She will help negotiate with the buyer’s agent to get you the best price possible on the sale of your house. 

SHOWING THE BEST SIDE OF YOUR HOUSE - When showing your house, Tara will be able to point out all the ‘pros’ that your house offers. Sometimes you may overlook certain advantages your house has to offer because you are so used to them.

GREEN - Tara is the only certified EcoBroker in the area. An  Ecobroker is the premiere green designation for real estate professionals. Tara cares about the environment and the planet and has resources to help you save money and become more energy efficient in your home.

If you try to sell your house yourself, you need to be committed to putting in the time and effort required in order to make the most money on your sale. And you need to know what you are doing. Choosing to skimp on any of these factors can cause you to lose money. That is why hiring a Tara Skinner to take care of your sale can really be to your advantage.