L/G Realty inc. - Residential

SOURCES OF BUYERS

Homebuyers may use several information sources in their search process, but they are most likely to find the home they actually purchase through a real estate professional.

How buyers find a home

HOME SELLING PROCESS 

Selling a house typically includes most of the following elements

A L/G Realty Professional can be your resource and guide every step of the way.

YOUR HOMES WORTH

What is your Home Worth?

Knowing how much homes are selling for in your neighbourhood is one of many factors to consider in determining the selling price range for your home. When you contact us, we will put you in touch with a qualified real estate professional who will visit you and prepare a market analysis of the homes recently sold in your neighbourhood, share his or her in-depth knowledge of current market conditions, and help you determine the market value of your property.

Keep in mind, your home is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it. Working with a L/G Realty Professional, will help ensure that your property will receive the proper advice and maximum exposure to attract interested people who are willing to make an offer.

SHOWING YOUR HOME

HOW TO SET THE STAGE WHEN SHOWING

Take these points into consideration before showing your home to a potential buyer:

1. Review the L/G Realty list of specific recommendations
   

2. Tidy up the house
   

3. Refrain from cooking very spicy or greasy food or fish prior to a showing
   

4. Freshen up the bathroom(s) and kitchen
   

5. Put away any personal articles that could create a territorial anxiety
   

6. Turn on all Lights (day or night, inside and outside)
   

7. Open drapes in the daytime, close them at night
   

8. Turn off TV, put some soft music on
   

9. Spray some air freshener
   

10. Keep pets and children under control
    

11. In the summer, make sure the air conditioner and dehumidifier is on at all time
    

12. In the winter put a log in the fireplace
    

We have many more tips when it comes time to preparing your home for showing Contact us today!

PREPARING YOUR HOME 

With buyers, first impressions count. A small investment in time and money will give your home an edge over the competition in the area when the time comes to show it to a prospective buyer.

As a L/G Realty client you will benefit from advise on what is necessary to improve the "saleability" of your home. If requested, our Sales Professionals will do a complete Walk Around to pin point trouble areas and suggest minor but effective improvements. Meanwhile, here are some general suggestions that will help you to get top market value:

General Maintenance:

1. Oil squeaky doors 
   

2. Tighten doorknobs 
   

3. Replace burned out lights 
   

4. Clean and repair windows 
   

5. Touch up chipped paint 
   

6. Repair cracked plaster 
   

7. Clean furnace area 
   

8. Repair leaky taps 
   

9. Repair seals on tub and basin
   

Curb Appeal:

1. Cut lawn
   

2. Trim shrubs
   

3. Weed and edge gardens 
   

4. Pick up any litter 
   

5. Clear walk and drive 
   

6. Repair gutter and eaves 
   

7. Clean out garage 
   

8. Touch up exterior paint 
   

Spic & Span:

1. Shampoo carpets 
   

2. Clean dishwasher and tubs 
   

3. Clean fridge and stove 
   

4. Clean and freshen bathrooms
   

The Buying Atmosphere:

1. Be absent during showing 
   

2. Turn on all lights 
   

3. Light fireplace 
   

4. Open drapes in daytime 
   

5. Background music 
   

6. Keep pets under control 
   

7. Turn TV off 
   

8. Play quiet
   

The First Impression:

1. Clean and tidy entrance 
   

2. Functional doorbell 
   

3. Turn on entrance lights 
   

4. Polish door hardware
   

The Spacious Look:

1. Clear stairs and halls 
   

2. Store excess furniture 
   

3. Clear counters & stove 
   

4. Closets neat & tidy
   

TIPS ON MOVING

1. What, Where and When decisions

Before you call a moving company decide: What, Where and When...early in the planning. What's the best way to dispose of items you don't want in your new home? Identify furnishings that won't fit and things your family has outgrown. What furnishings will you replace within two months? Keep receipts if you give to charity. Try to arrange your move during the least busy period of the month. A high percentage of moves occur during the last week, and the busiest months are in the summer.

2. 2. Who Will Move You?
   
   Before you decide whether to move yourself or to have a professional move you, answer these five questions: 
   

3. Do you have adequate physical strength and endurance? 
   

4. Do you have at least two helpers, at least one who is stronger than you are? 
   
   Can you be sure to have adequate time off work to complete the move on schedule? 
   

5. Will your homeowners policy cover potential loss in case of accident en route? 
   

6. Can you carry everything through doorways, up stairs without damage?
   

3. 3. Packing for Your Move
   
   Packing is both art and science--art in combining just the right items in each box to arrive damage-free, science in producing an inventory that enables you to quickly find anything you need at a moment's notice after arriving in your new home. Some helpful hints:
   

4. When possible, combine items that will go together in your new home. 
   

5. Pack heavy items in smaller, heavy duty cartons.
   

6. Clearly mark room destination on TOP and at least ONE SIDE of every carton. 
   

7. Remember, your mover won't know which child is which, so tag bedroom boxes with BR-1 or BR-2 and tape the same tags on appropriate bedroom doors.
   

8. Be sure to have these items readily available (pack them separately or carry them with you):
   

9. Children's health records (schools require proof of immunization)
   

10. Documentation for your lender including back tax returns, last two pay stubs, bank statements for last six months.
    

Some items should be moved with you:

1. Family records 
   

2. Passports 
   

3. Insurance, health and other related paperwork 
   

4. Photo albums
   

Don't Forget! Pets, Plants and Perishables:

Moving is especially tough on pets. Have them groomed on moving day and make plans early for their transit to your new home. 

Four weeks prior to moving, begin the process of winnowing down your freezer's content to avoid throwing out large quantities of food.

4. 4. Records Valuables, Notifying Utilities
   
   Gather records and memorabilia and make plans to move them as carefully as possible including: 
   

5. Family medical and tax records 
   

6. Diplomas, school records 
   

7. Family genealogies, pictures
   

8. Business, social organizations other memorabilia 
   

9. Notify utilities, media and others before the move.
   

Check this list of businesses to be notified:

1. Electric power company
   

2. Water company
   

3. Natural gas supplier
   

4. Local telephone companies
   

5. Long distance telephone company
   

6. Television company
   

7. Stock brokers, mutual funds
   

8. Credit cards, banks
   

9. Magazine, book clubs
   

10. Religious organizations
    

11. Country, boat, sports clubs