Selling your Condo or Townhouse without the help of a licensed real estate professional sounds like a great idea, right? All it takes is a lawn sign, an ad in the local newspaper and a few showings until that perfect buyer walks in.

But what if that perfect buyer never comes, and a few showings become too many without generating any firm offers? If you think you are saving money by selling your own home to avoid paying someone else a percentage of the sale price, there are a few factors you'll need to consider.

It takes time, professional marketing and know-how to sell a home. As your representative, Smitha will save you time and aggravation by being available when you are not. As your consultant, Smitha offers the marketing expertise needed to help you obtain the best possible price for your home and makes sure the transaction proceeds smoothly to a successful close.

 As is true in every industry, the right price is everything. Often homeowners don't realize what their townhome is actually worth. They are likely to over or under price it for the market. Smitha, however, will provide a Professional Market Analysis to show how your townhome or condo compares with others in its price range and help you determine the right price.
 

Sellers: Smitha will aggressively and extensively market your home online to get you the maximum exposure and maximum value.

Another drawback to selling your own home is that your market reach is limited to people who drive by or see your ad. Out-of-towners, who constitute a major source of serious buyers, rarely can expend the extra effort required to shop for sale by owners. A Full-time Professional like Smitha and her large organization have Inter-office Referrals and National and International connections to draw on.

FACT: 3 out of 4 Buyers Begin their Home Search on the Internet
Besides Local advertising, your home will be advertised on the Internet where nearly 3 out of 4 homebuyers start their home search. With all those buyers searching for homes online, it makes it important for Sellers to list their home on the Internet.

In addition to this website Smitha will advertise your home online on: Realtor.com, WallStreetJournal.com, AOL.com, MSN.com, Zillow.com,  GSMLS.com, Trulia.com, Morris-Homes.com, TheTownhouseExpert.com, Your Own Individual Property Website and more.

As a seller you must detach yourself emotionally from your home. Approach the sale as if you were marketing a product. As with all successful marketing, the price must be competitive and the benefits clearly pointed out to the potential buyer.

Keep in mind too, that buyers may be uncomfortable dealing directly with the homeowner. A professional real estate salesperson can provide third-party perspective. That can often help you overcome objections the buyer is reluctant to mention to you directly.

Smitha can offer you a long list of marketing services and help you devise a custom marketing plan. To find out about the many services offered by Smitha contact her today.

Need advice on preparing your Condo or Townhome for sale in the future? Smitha can help you with that as well. Call Smitha today.