We recommend that one of our Realtors always be present when showing the home. That takes the pressure off you. And we know how to turn any objections into positives. Of course it helps immensely to keep the yard and house as clean and charming as possible during the sales period.

For example, eliminate as much clutter and knick knacks as possible. Prospects can then picture filling in those spaces with their own personal furniture, mementos, and collectables.

Outside, plant flowers around the mailbox. Spread red cedar wood chips around bushes instead of pine straw, which quickly weathers. Put a planter next to the front door with nice greenery. Add a gold kick-plate to the front door. These factors enhance curb appeal.

By creating value for your home in the different ways described above, we put you in a superior negotiating position from the start. But typically there are still a number of factors that come up for negotiation, such as closing costs, repairs, upgrades, a home warranty, and the move-in date.

Through our market knowledge and insider advantages, we almost always make the sale without lowering the ultimate price. One way we do that in the negotiating process is offering concessions that have a large amount of perceived value, but actually cost very little.

A closing can be like walking a mine field. On miss-step by one person who has not done their job correctly, and the deal can completely blow up. For instance, if repairs have not been completed, or if all legal paperwork has not been completed, a sale can completely unravel.

Unlike many, John Bailey Realty sweats the details for you the entire time the house is under contract. We systematically chart the progress of the closing process to help insure you receive the proceeds from your sale at the closing, with a minimum of drama.