Make The Most of What You've Got

A seller should make the most of his or her home's best assets when advertising to prospective buyers. Begin by knowing what buyers want. According to a recent survery conducted by the National Association of Realtors, the feature that buyers want most in their next home is central air conditioning. This is followed by a walk-in closet in the master bedroom, a bedroom on the main level, a patio or oversized garage, a cable or satellite TV-ready home, fencing, a separate shower in the master bathroom, a porch, and an eat-in kitchen.

If you are a seller and have any, or all, of these desirable features, the best thing you can do is let prospective buyers know it.



Hint: The 2004 NAR Profile of Buyer's Home Feature Preferences indicates that the most desired rooms/spaces include garages, living rooms, extra bathrooms, and laundry, all of which were rated as "very important" by more than 70% of respondents.

Prior to putting your home on the market, there may be a few key enhancements that would add to the appeal and ensure a better selling price. An experienced, professional real estate professional can offer you excellent advice when preparing your home for selling. At VantagePoint Realty, I can advise you as to what changes/alterations will result in achieving the best possible price for your property.

As an active member of the Columbia-Greene Board of Realtors and 3 Multiple Listing Services, I have the experience and expertise to assist you in determining how to show your property to its best advantage.

I can assist you in meeting and exceeding your real estate needs. Give me a call to arrange a meeting.

Call Stephanie Samuelsohn at 518-392-8484

and/or visit us at: www.ColumbiaCountyHomes.com,

or e-mail me at Stephanie@ColumbiaCountyHomes.com

There's Always A First Time (Buyer)

The real estate marketplace is largely governed by the laws of supply and demand. With this in mind, present and future sellers may ask themselves where the demand for their homes might come from. The answer comes from the National Association of Realtors, which conducts a profile of buyers and sellers based on annual real estate transactions. The NAR's survey shows that there is a large pool of first-time buyers who account for four out of every ten homes purchased. In turn, this provides the housing market with liquidity that makes it easier for existing owners to trade up and down. The children of Baby Boomers will be in the prime years of purchasing their first homes during the next decade.

HINT: According to the National Association of Realtors, the typical first-time buyer is 32 years old with a household income of $54,500, who makes a 3% down payment on a home costing $139,000.

Shelter is one of the three primary needs of man. Couple that with the current, low mortgage rates and the real estate market thrives with buyers seeking to purchase, and sellers seeking to "trade up". Whatever your real estate needs and expectations, I have a proven track record of assisting those who are buying and/or selling property.

I can assist you in meeting and exceeding your real estate needs. Give me a call to arrange a meeting.

Call Stephanie Samuelsohn at 518-392-8484
and/or visit us at: www.ColumbiaCountyHomes.com,
e-mail me at Stephanie@ColumbiaCountyHomes.com