Welcome back to The Open House. This week I will continue to share tips that will prepare you to buy your dream home or sell your current home.

Buyer Tip #1 - Talk to a lender or credit specialist and find out your true credit score. If it isn't quite what you will need to finance a home purchase, start making adjustments now to boost your score. Your goal should be to pay things off to get your debt to income ratio smaller than 36%.

Buyer Tip #2 - Select a real estate agent carefully. This is one of the biggest transactions of your life, so you want to make sure this person is professional, knowledgeable and trustworthy.

Remember, working with a realtor is risk-free to you as a home buyer. The realtor doesn't get any financial benefit until they help you close on your new home.

Buyer Tip #3 - Before beginning your home search, make a list of all the things you need and want in a new home. Think about how many bedrooms and bathrooms your family will need. Do you want a big kitchen or is a large primary suite more important to you?

Seller Tip #1 - Before putting your home on the market, you want to make sure you price it right. Remember your home is only worth what buyers are willing to pay for it. If you price your home competitively, you will have a much higher chance of it selling quickly.

Seller Tip #2 - Consider having your home staged by a professional. There are different levels of staging, you could hire a professional or do something on your own. Studies show that staged homes sell 25% quicker than non-staged ones.

Seller Tip #3 - Once your home is ready to sell, you want to market it to as many buyers as possible. Your home should be listed on multiple listings services. Remember, the best marketed homes have beautiful photos and compelling listing descriptions that draw in potential buyers.

If you have any questions about these tips or would like my expertise in buying and selling, please do not hesitate to reach out to me. I would love to assist you with your needs!

Falyn Davis

Buying | Selling | Leasing | Relocating | Apartment Locating

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