Tips & Ideas for Buying & Selling

Benefits offered to you, the Buyer

• Shawn & Bryan offer a fulltime Buyer's agent service, experienced to handle first time Buyers to investment and hi - end purchases
• Expert knowledge of the community, and planned growth development
• Access to local school, road, business, transit, recreation and park information
• Experienced negotiators and well versed in current market values, that work for you in obtaining the best possible price
• Monitoring daily, new properties to enter the market place
• Opportunity to receive the lowest interest/mortgage rate financing available
• Caring real estate agents, that listen to your wants and needs, and work hard to achieve your goals
• A sense of no pressure, no stress, with a trust that you are being dealt with honestly and fairly with your best interests being placed first.

Benefits offered to you, the Seller

• Shawn & Bryan have an extensive marketing plan offering the opportunity to receive the highest sale price, in the least amount of time
• All inquiries and arrangements for showings are handled. Shawn & Bryan pre-qualify potential buyers and handle any objections that may arise.\
• Value feedback is offered after showing, to keep you well informed
• Extensive experience in negotiating contracts from raw land for development to multi - million dollar estates
• Shawn and Bryan offer the service of being present at showings and open houses
• Exclusive rights to having your home marketed in the downtown shopping mall
• The benefit of two, full time, professional, award winning agents at your service
• Service that goes beyond your expectation, that offers valued information and support before your home is on the market, right through to after you've moved into your new home

Tips to Sell
Once listed with the Shawn & Bryan, here's a few suggestions to help for a speedy sale,

Prepare for Sale - Make your first impression your best impression.

As Buyers comparative shop, it's usually the first impression that decides if a property will be considered for further interest. It's that first impression that counts. Often a small investment in time and money can give your home an advantage over competing properties. By paying attention to detail now, you can enhance the perceived value later.

Outside Appearance

• Keep lawns cut / Gardens neat
• Fence in good condition
• Trim hedges and shrubs
• Clean the driveway of debris and spills
• Clean out the garage
• Take away all debris
• Power wash or touch up paint
• Clean windows, repair window screens
• Make repairs where needed

At the Front Door

• Clean porch and foyer
• Ensure door bell works
• Repair doors, door locks and key access
• Paint or varnish front door

Less is More

• Clear halls and stairs of clutter
• Store surplus furniture
• Clear kitchen counter and stove top
• Clear closets of unnecessary clothes
• Remove empty or unwanted boxes or containers
• Tidy all storage areas or remove unwanted items

Maintenance

• Repair leaking fixtures and toilets
• Repair seals around tubs and basins
• Touch up wall marks, repair squeaking floor boards
• Clean furnace and filters
• Tighten door knobs and latches
• Repair cracked plaster
• Ensure all electrical switches work and defective light bulbs changed

Fresh & Clean

• Clean and freshen kitchen & pantry
• Clean fridge and stove ( in and out )
  
• Clean and freshen bathrooms
  
• Freshen from any household odors such as pets, smoke, foods, etc
  
• Clean carpets and window blinds
  
• Clean windows
  
• Clean around heating vents

Prepare For Showing

Create a buying mood by

• Turning on lights
• Turn on air conditioner/ heater
  
• Light the fireplace
  
• Leave a fresh scent in the kitchen
  
• Soft music at a low / background volume
  

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