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Top Low-Cost Improvements For Selling Your Orlando Home

Posted on by Jenny Zamora

Top Improvements For Selling Your Orlando Home

These days there’s more competition for home sellers than ever. To stay ahead of the competition sellers would be wise to utilize the most cost-effective ways to improve their homes making them more attractive to potential buyers.

Typically, there are 2 categories that home improvements fall into. There is the kind of improvements that you do because it’s something personal to you that doesn’t necessarily increase your home’s value, and there are the improvements that you do with the sole purpose of increasing your return on investment.

There are other factors that affect property value that you can’t control like the state of the current housing market in relation to the timing of your sale. Following are some suggestions that will be helpful to you when getting your Orlando home ready for sale.

Clean and De-Clutter

As an Orlando Listing Agent, it’s routine for me to ask my sellers to clean, de-clutter, and organize their homes prior to putting them on the market. This is also the absolute best home improvement you can do for the highest return on your investment. It doesn’t cost much to get some cleaning supplies and get to work.

Move any pieces of furniture that can make the room feel smaller and get rid of as many personal items as possible. Potential buyers want to picture what it will feel like when they live in the home so show them a clutter-free and clean space and let their imagination do the rest.

 Fresh Paint

Coming in at number 2 on my list is new paint. This is hands down the most cost-effective way that a homeowner can make the biggest impact on the appearance of their home without breaking the bank. I advise all listing my clients to fill in any cracks or dents on the walls as well as any minor drywall repairs that need attention before hitting the walls and ceiling with a fresh coat or two of paint.

It’s also a good idea to stick with neutral colors whenever possible. Just because you like super bright and flashy colors, it doesn’t mean the rest of us to do. By using wites and off whites, you can’t go wrong with any buyer. These colors are not offensive and can easily be painted over without too much work.

Landscaping

The first thing a potential home buyer sees when driving up to your house is the landscaping. I’ve had times when I go to show clients a house and when we pulled up to the property, they decide they don’t want to go in just based on what they see outside.

Most of the time, all it takes is a bit of trimming, mowing, and weed pulling to give the home a landscaping facelift. Trim the bushes below window height, prune overgrown trees and shrubs, plant a few annuals for color, and mulch in the beds. You’ll be surprised at what a huge difference this can have on your home’s curb appeal.

We can easily continue on with other home improvements like kitchen and bathroom remodels, new flooring, etc. However, these improvements can be very costly and this article is about “low-cost” improvements so I will end it here.

For more tips on how to get your home ready for the Orlando real estate market, feel free to visit our site at https://orlandorealtyconsultants.com/ or contact us at 407-902-7750.

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Save Time and Money by hiring an Orlando Buyer’s Agent

Posted on by Jenny Zamora

 When talking about residential real estate in Orlando, sellers will usually do extensive research before hiring a real estate agent that they feel comfortable with. They will ask family and friends for advice, research on line, read reviews, ask for references, etc. Then after coming up with several prospects, sellers will go a step even further and interview the potential realtor in person.

Buyers however, tend to be much less cautious with their approach. If a buyer looking for a home in the Orlando area sees a sign that says “Orlando homes for sale”, they will have no problem going with that real estate agent without knowing a thing about the person.  They’ve just put this person in charge of their search for a new home without thinking twice.

Most potential home buyers tend to have a “What do I have to lose?” type of attitude. They figure that if the realtor shows them some houses that they like then that’s good and if not, then no big deal, they will just go to another one. In my opinion, this is a horrible approach and a buyer could end up paying more money for a house in the long run, not to mention the potential frustration it can cause you along the way.

Researching a Buyer’s agent is just as important as researching a listing agent.

Don’t rely solely on an advertisement to tell you what you need to know about an agent. Sure, the agent will probably have ads about homes that will most likely contain a nice set of photos, a brief summary of the property’s major amenities, and a stated asking price, etc. Don’t get me wrong, all of these things are important for an ad as far as making it “eye catching” so that a  buyer will want to see the property. However, this tells you absolutely nothing about the agent that you will be working with.

Here are a few things you should focus on when looking to hire a buyer’s agent.

Experience: Find out how many years of experience the realtor has in the area that you are interested in. You want an agent that will know a good deal [based on the criteria that you’ve given them] as soon as it hits the market.

Education and training: Although nothing takes the place of experience in the real estate industry, it’s important to know that your agent has had the proper training and education in order for them to be a successful buyer’s agent. Find out if they have any special endorsements in their area of expertise.

Track record: Buying a house will be one of, if not the most important decision of your lifetime. This is why you should hire someone with an excellent track record as a buyer’s agent. How many houses have they sold in the past 6 months, year, etc. Also, ask for references from past clients. If they say that they don’t have any, then something’s wrong and I suggest that you keep looking.  

Area of Expertise? Although many Orlando real estate agents work with both buyers and sellers, it’s far better for the buyer to seek out a buyer’s agent. This is a real estate agent that specializes in locating houses for potential buyers. They are on the MLS everyday seeking out houses for potential buyers and are highly tuned in to what’s for sale in their farm area.

 

A good real estate agent, whether you’re buying or selling, is there to look out for your best interest. Looking for and finding you a house that meets your criteria is just the beginning. A good real estate agent will walk you through the entire process and make sure that everything gets done correctly legally. From negotiating the price to setting up home inspections to closing the transaction, having a good realtor in your corner will save you time and money.  

 

 

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We are Currently Hiring Orlando Realtors!

Posted on by Jenny Zamora

Orlando Realtors Wanted!

Due to the ever increasing amount of leads that we have coming into our office, it’s once again time to hire more Orlando Realtors so we can keep up with the demand. Have you ever wanted to work with and learn from a Top Orlando Broker?  Well, If you are a licensed Orlando Realtor, then now is your chance. Here are some of the things we take into consideration when hiring an Orlando Real Estate Agent.

Top 5 qualities we look for in when hiring an Orlando Real Estate Agent

1-  Be on time- Whether your coming into the office or headed to a meeting with a potential buyer or seller, nobody likes it when you make them wait. It’s unprofessional and It starts things of on the wrong foot. I’ve seen agents lose potential Orlando listings just because they showed up late for the appointment. The  seller will automatically think that you are always late for every thing you do.

2- Be a person of your word- If you say that you are going to do something, then follow through and do it. Being someone of your word will help to build your reputation as a trusted real estate professional in the community. It also helps to build trust with the people who work around you on a day to day basis. To be a successful Orlando agent you must have the  reputation of being a dependable agent and people will know that you won’t let them down.

3- Always be willing to learn- There are some agents out there that think they know everything because they’ve been doing real estate for a while, they get stuck in a certain way of doing things and resist change. With all the new laws and regulations that are happening in Orlando real estate, you have to be aware of them in order to serve the client to the best of your abilities. If you don’t know about the “New Law” that came out yesterday that will help your new client to achieve their goal, then you’re failing to do what’s best for your client.  I’ve been in real estate for 10 years and I feel like I learn something new everyday.

4- A good work ethic- This is something that is taught and instilled in you from when you’re a child. In my experience, It’s virtually impossible to teach an adult to have good work ethics if they don’t already have it in them. In the competitive world of Orlando Realty, you must be a hard worker if you’re going to survive solely as Realtor. We can provide an agent with a steady flow of leads for Orlando real estate, for both buyers and sellers. However, if those leads aren’t followed up on or worked on, then it’s a complete waste of time and marketing dollars.

5- Have a positive attitude- People that have a positive attitude tend to radiate positive energy or otherwise known as having a “Good Vibe”. These is really something that you either have or don’t have. I’ve met Orlando agents that absolutely hate being a realtor and it shows through. No matter how bad they try to hide it you just get the feeling that the don’t want to be there. This is negative energy aka having a “Bad Vibe”. Having a bad attitude will cripple you and ultimately destroy your career as a real estate agent. If you love what you do, you will never work a day in your life. To be a successful Orlando realtor, you have to absolutely love what you do and submerge yourself in it.

So there you have it. If you have the qualities mentioned above and you want to join one of Orlando’s Top Real Estate Brokerages, then please contact me so we can have a chat.

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