Whether you are thinking about selling your first home or your fifth home, a trained real estate professional can help you earn more money in less time on the sale.

We work hard to understand the unique selling points of your home and neighborhood, and can provide you with the expertise you need to put a SOLD sign on your property.

Whether you need a full service real estate agent to handle all aspects of your sale, or our discount brokerage services, Lucky Realty Group can help.   With our full service, we handle all showings, negotiations, and closing paperwork efficiently.  You can rest assured that your home will be priced and marketed to attract the highest offer.   

Our discounted commission program allows you the flexibility to market your own property while saving money.   Your property will be listed on the MLS (Multiple Listing Service) and we will be available to answer any questions or comments you have about selling your property.  

- Tips for getting the right price for your home

Pricing your home correctly.

The correct pricing method is a comparison of your home to similar homes which have recently sold and which are currently on the market.  Since most professionals feel this is a buyer’s market, using the most recent comparables is key. Generally, a sale that is aged more than six months is too old to provide a realistic picture of what the current market is doing.

Price your home fairly.  Overpricing when you list your house can lead to these problems:

1. Sellers who start high and stay high can be branded as unreasonable.
2. Agents enthusiasm diminishes on overpriced homes.
3. Agents and buyers tend to overlook and discount aged properties. To prevent your house from being overlooked, price it fairly to keep agents’ and buyers' attention.
4. Properties that have been on the market tend to draw lower offers. Offers early in the listing process tend to be higher, so price carefully initially to get fair offers.
5. The best time to capture a buyer is in the first weeks when agent and buyer interest is the highest. Don't squander this critical marketing period.  Work with your listing agent to get the best starting price when listing your home.

• Vacate the property while it is being shown.  This will put Buyers at ease when they walk-through.  They can be relaxed and open with their Buyer’s Agent.
• Consider renting a storage unit to move items off-site.  Removing at least half of your ‘stuff’ from the closets will make them look much more spacious.
• Clean all light fixtures and ceiling fans.
• Clean and shampoo carpets.
• Repair all plumbing leaks, including faucets and drain traps. 
• Clean or paint walls and ceilings.  Fresh paint goes a long way to making your home look its best.
• Replace broken tiles.
• Turn on all the lights.
• Open all drapes and shutters in the daytime.  This will give the home an open and bright feeling that most buyers look for.
• Keep pets secured outdoors.  This ensures that they won’t distract buyers from the finer points in your home.
• Consider new bedding for bedrooms.
• Replace old lamps or lampshades.
• Play quiet background music.
• Infuse home with a comforting scent, such as apple spice or vanilla.  Not too strong though.  It must be subtle, so that buyers do not think you are covering an odor.  
• Set the dining room table with your best settings.

On the outside:

• Keep the grass cut and remove all yard clutter.
• Tighten and clean all door handles.
• Ensure that exterior doors open without problems.   Any squeaks or difficulty opening doors detracts from your home’s charm.  
• Clean windows inside and out.
• Powerwash the home’s exterior.
• Ensure all gutters and downspouts are firmly attached and functioning.
• Clean the front door and paint or replace it if needed.
• Buy a new welcome mat.

While your home is listed

1. Listen to the advice of your seller’s agent.  Your sales professional's experience is very valuable since he/she works in the market daily.

2. Consider fixing up your home rather than offering the buyer an allowance to do the work. Buyers will make an offer sooner if the home is enticing. Many buyers cannot see the potential beyond the needed repair.  For example, hiring a painter for $1,000 may increase the sale price of your home by $10,000 or more. 
3. Stay informed of market changes while your home is listed. Ask your sales professional for a new market analysis every 30 days. You will be better prepared to negotiate an offer if you are informed of comparables that have closed recently.
4. Leave your home when it is being shown. This will allow the buyer to feel comfortable.   This is a key in our opinion.
5. Leave your utilities turned on if your property is vacant.  No buyer should ever have to leave because it is too hot or too cold.  The lights should definitely be operating so a buyer can see all your home has to offer.
6. Consider a  pre-planned schedule for price reductions during the listing. The spacing of the reductions (every 14-30 days) should reflect your selling schedule.
7. When negotiating, concentrate on your bottom line.  Ultimately, the cash you walk away with at closing is more important than any offer price.
8. Price your property in line with competitive properties and comparative sold homes.  These days especially, you shouldn’t list too high to see what the market will bring. The first 14 days of a listing are the most critical.