Green County NY Real Estate specializing in Sleepy Hollow Lake in Athens New York
Tips for Buyers
Tips for Sellers


1. Get pre-approved for a mortgage before you begin your search. Speak with various lenders in the area you are considering your purchase and get the best deal for you.

2. Determine what your budget will comfortably allow and stick to it.
You don't want to spend yourself into a "property poor" situation.

3. Determine your minimum requirements, as well as any desired additional features- your needs and wants.

4. Take note of any items you don't want in a property

5. In choosing a Real Estate company to help you in your search, find a company you will feel comfortable working with and who understands your needs and will show you all the properties that fit your criteria.

6. Maintain your perspective- and your cool. You may find an acceptable property right away, or it make take some time. The important thing is to get the property that is best for you.

 


1. Check your curb appeal. A buyer's first impression is the most important. Many buyers decide not to even enter a house if they're unimpressed by the exterior. Keep the lawn mowed, the weeds in check, the kid's toys put away, and the hoses and yard equipment stored.

2. Prepare your house for showings. Keeping your house clean and clutter free is imperative to create the proper selling environment. Buyers are always turned off by dirty dishes and unmade beds. Consider going the extra mile, and "staging" your home. Or hire a professional to help you. Make any necessary repairs so that the house seems in good shape. Take a look at your house through "fresh" eyes, as if you were a buyer coming into the house for the first time.

3. Be ready to show at all times. Same-day and last minute requests for showings are common, especially on weekends. If a seller chooses to create time stipulations, or makes showings difficult, it may cut down on the number of showings, and therefore, potential buyers.

4. Don't be present for showings. Homebuyers feel awkward when the seller is home. They don't feel comfortable exploring the house, or giving
honest feedback, which is important for your agent to hear.

5. Manage your pets. Many people don't like animals. A barking dog or meowing cat at the door is enough to irritate people, or worse, make them turn around and go home. Pets should be out of the house during showings if possible. Also, be aware that many people are sensitive to pet odors, which can be a major turnoff.

6. Be flexible. Most buyers and their agents try to arrive on schedule for the showing appointment, but sometimes delays are inevitable.

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