Take it or Leave it!
May 6th, 2010
Today’s market is unique! Although it is still more of a buyer’s market, believe it or not, if you are a seller, this is good news for you.
Good news you say? It’s a buyer’s market, how can this be good? Well, don’t forget, buyers determine value, and you need buyers to come take a look. It’s great news that there are buyers out there doing just that.
First off, think about our area here on the East Coast. We service such wonderful communities as Chatham, Madison, Summit, and Short Hills to name a few. Geographically, we are sitting very nicely in areas with desirable qualities such as: Top rated public school systems, public transportation to major hubs such as New York City, airports such as Newark International Airport, major highways. Also, shopping galore with the Short Hills Mall as our premium mall, restaurants, entertainment, and employment in New Jersey and New York City. Most of all, some of the most beautiful countryside around. The old adage in Real Estate: location, location, location applies to our area as well as it does to an individual home.
When you decide to put your house on the market and have a good idea about your next destination consider some of the following:
- What is your expectation of how long your house should be on the market?
- What do you personally think your house is worth?
- What are your expectations of the agent that you ultimately will hire?
- Have you thought about how your house looks to an outsider?
So many things come into play when you think you are ready. Your agent should be able to supply you with some tips to improve the “look” of your house and increase its selling power.
We hope “Take it or Leave it” will be a continuing feature component to the Chatham blog.
Until next time:
Posted by:
Lois Olmstead and 
Caroline Vanleer
