If you’ve been searching for Realtors Delray Beach, but have yet to find one that you feel comfortable with? Look no further…

 Selling a home involves a series of decisions and in today’s market you need an approach that WORKS! To get your home sold within a specific time frame and for top dollar, you need to put emotions aside and hire a Realtor that can produce the results you need. You need an experienced Real Estate Professional that knows how to price, market and negotiate to your best advantage.

 If you are a homeowner who might be stressed because you can no longer keep mortgage payments current, there are alternatives to bankruptcy or foreclosure proceedings. One of those options is called a “Short sale.”

…If you or someone else you know might need a little advice because your mortgage payments seem to be getting harder and harder to pay every month, contact me by phone or email TODAY!…

 Preparing Your Home for Sale

Sellers often underestimate the effect that small details can have on the appeal of their home. A minor makeover can improve the home’s general “wow” appeal, making it sell faster, or even for a greater price.

First Impressions Do Count

• Tidy up your front entrance.
• If it is at all worn, paint or replace your front door.
• Consider pet or food smells in your home and do your best to make them pleasant (see rule #4 below).

Important Updates

• Replace faded, peeling or torn wallpaper.
• Repair or replace worn woodwork.
• Paint a neutral color over walls that look old or were previously painted too boldly.

Brighten It Up

• A dark home just isn’t as inviting, so open the curtains and blinds.
• Turn on all lights during evening showings.
• Replace any steamed up double pane windows or old-looking tinted windows.

Simple Repairs Can Make a Difference

• When a buyer sees things that need fixing, they see dollar signs, and begin to wonder what else might need work that they can’t see. Be sure to repair any loose knobs, sticking doors and windows, warped cabinet drawers, broken light switches and other minor flaws. These defects detract from the value of the house.

Clear the Clutter

• Remove all unnecessary articles from your closets and garage. Spacious rooms and large storage spaces are a great selling feature.
• Consider having a garage sale to dispose of unwanted items.
• Look into renting storage for larger items or boxes of things you aren’t ready to part with but don’t use every day. Include your favorite trinkets and excess ornaments. They won’t have the same sentimental value to potential buyers and only distract from your home.
• Look around your home to determine where you can reduce a cluttered appearance.

Safety First

• Keep stairways and hallways clear.
• Don’t overload electrical outlets.

Clean It Until It Shines

• Clean windows and appliances.
• Steam clean or replace carpets.
• Glue back any peeling wallpaper.
• Remove ashtrays and throw out the trash. Give the buyer the impression that your home has been well maintained.

Nice Bathrooms Sell Homes

• Check and repair caulking in bathtubs and showers.
• Clear up any mildew stains.
• Display fresh, clean towels and make the room attractive.
• Spray a light fragrance and make the room pleasant smelling.

Arrange Bedrooms Neatly

• Remove excess furniture.
• Make the beds with clean, attractive bedspreads.
• Consider laundering the curtains.

Don’t Cause Controversy

• Not everyone shares your sense of humor or political views. Remove any signs, posters or art that might be controversial or offensive to prospective buyers.
• Neutralize bold and trendy wall colors.

7 Well-tested Rules to Help You Sell

Now that your home has been visually staged, here are 7 well-tested rules geared toward helping your home to show easily and effectively:

Rule #1: Three’s a Crowd
Try to be somewhere other than home during showings. The goal is to have the buyer feel relaxed, and not rushed, when viewing your home. If you are present, they may not be comfortable looking at details or asking questions. Further, it is the Realtor who knows what the buyer is looking for. They are better able to emphasize those key points if you aren’t tagging along.

Rule #2: Keep the Music Down
Having easy-listening or classical music playing in the background adds to the ambiance of your home, but be sure to keep the volume low so that the Realtor and buyer can talk easily.

Rule #3: No Pets Allowed
Keep all pets, pet beds, litter boxes and feeding dishes out of the way—preferably out of the house.

Rule #4: The Fastest Way to a Buyer’s Heart is Through Their Nose
Smells make up an important first impression. Bake cookies or bread, or place cornmeal in a pie plate in a warm oven on the day of the showing. The aroma will make the potential buyer feel welcomed. Be sure to turn off the oven before leaving the house, though.

Rule #5: Have Maintenance Records Available
Have copies of your air-conditioning, heating and water bills for the past 12 months available. Also be ready to show all home improvement and repair bills (e.g. showing when the new roof was put on and when a new water heater was installed).

Rule #6: Keep Quiet
Let your Realtor discuss price, terms, possession and other factors with the buyers. Your agent is qualified to bring negotiations to a favorable conclusion.

Rule #7: A Little Money Goes a Long Way
Cooperating with suggested home beautification tips and cosmetic repairs will increase a buyer’s interest in your home. Remember that making these improvements increases your home’s value and helps to close the sale more quickly.

 Homeowners

Please take a moment and see what some of my past clients had to say about working with me. They took the time to write this so potential clients could see that I make it my business to take care of my clients!

The service and personal attention I received from Dario Hurtado was exceptional! His knowledge of the local real estate market helped me tremendously in my search for my first home purchase.  I expected that after several attempts of looking for my first home in the South Florida area, it would be another stressful experience but, with Dario as my “REALTOR” that was not the case. When I first met him, I was thoroughly impressed with his savvy regarding the home mortgage industry, his excellent personality and report with people. He listened to my needs, concerns and issues and within a short period time, I found my “DREAM HOME”. Dario’s wealth of experience and knowledge paid off in a big way- I could not be any happier with my new home.

My heartfelt recommendations go out to all any one that is looking for that perfect real estate agent. Dario is definitely the best of the “best”!!!

Regards,

Monica Stephens

Dear Dario,

I wanted to thank you for the excellent service you provided as my agent for the sale of my new house. My sudden need to relocate out of the area just made me really concerned of my future. I didn’t think I will be able to sell my house in this difficult real estate market. I was impressed by the number of different strategies you used to help market my home. You were able to generate so much interest, I honestly didn’t expect. Furthermore, you sold my old house in no time and even for a really good price! I can’t even express the relief I felt that day. Thank you and hope to work with you again!

Ann Bryam

Hello Dario,

We just wanted to let you know how happy we are with the service you provided. It was a pleasure working with you. It is really refreshing to work with someone who is knowledgeable, professional, and experienced. As you know, we have met agents from poor to great, and consider you to be the best, and are happy to recommend you to other potential clients.

Best regards,

Vivien and Les Woczkov

Dario,

We have been friends for over 15 years and I’m so glad that we have kept touch throughout all these years. Your devotion, honesty, kindness and caring towards me and towards others just makes me feel blessed that you are part of my life. Thank you for all your hard work, and thank you for being there when I needed you the most! It is also nice to see how your great qualities transfer to your work. Keep up the good work and I hope you get to change many more lives!

Zsuzsa P.