Buying + Selling + Investing+ Staging
Buying a home
Buying a home is an important life decision and you should choose a realtor that you feel comfortable with and trust. While the internet and automation are great for business, Laura likes to keep that personal touch with clients. In Maine, the listing side pays for the buying agent's compensation most of the time, so you should consider choosing an agent that will be your best advocate.
Communication is one of the key aspects to a successful real estate exchange. You will find that Laura will go above and beyond in keeping you informed through every step of the way. She provides consistent updates from the initial meeting all the way through closing. Laura will keep in touch after you are in your new home to help you connect with other trusted professionals.
Buying a home can be challenging and emotional. Laura's job is to help you navigate the process by educating on the current market, providing strategies to help win offers, help you understand your home, and get you the keys to your Maine Haven!
Selling a Home
Selling a home can be stressful and emotional, especially when you are busy with life! A successful home sale takes more than professional listing pictures. How your house is marketed in person and online can make the difference in getting your house sold for the most amount of money.
Laura is here to help prepare your house to be show ready with staging inside and out. Her marketing and sales strategies go above and beyond traditional real estate. You'll have access to her expertise in residential planning. Laura includes advertising on social media platforms in addition to the tried and true methods. Video walk throughs help connect your prospective buyer to your home in a more intimate way, resulting in more serious buyers.
Communication is always at the forefront of any real estate exchange. You will find she goes above and beyond in keeping on top of the details every step of the way. You can be confident that you will love your listing and be on your way to your next haven.
Investing
Your investment is important. As an investor you should be looking for an agent that can help you decipher if a property will provide you a good ROI. Laura can find the diamond in the rough and help you understand potential yield on your investment. With over a decade in the building and remodeling industry, she has a deep understanding on what it takes to remodel successfully.
Staging
The real estate market shifts and changes. It’s great when it’s a seller’s market when you are the seller. When it’s not a seller’s market, it’s important to set your house apart from others that are in a similar neighborhood and similar style. Based on National Association of REALTORS® 2021 Profile of Home Staging Research Group they said, “Eighty-two percent of buyers’ agents said staging a home made it easier for a buyer to visualize the property as a future home.” When a buyer is deciding on a similar style house at a similar price range, they will select the house with more appeal. On an average, a staged home will yield a 1-5% higher dollar value. When the market is competitive, you want an agent that can create a distinctive home! With a strong background in Residential Planning, Laura can help get your home sold
F.A.Q.
First impressions matter in business, but especially in real estate. Anyone walking through a house or touring it virtually will be looking for ways negotiate on the price. Your realtor’s responsibility is to help clients make sure that the HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and other mechanical systems all work properly. Each room should look clean and decluttered. Staging can go a long way to having the best presentation for buyers.
Once the house is on the market, it may take anywhere from two through six weeks to sell. If the market is fairly hot, a seller could see their house pend or close within a week. On the flip side, if there is a lull in the market or negotiations extend the house could take longer to sell.
The selling price of a house fluctuates depending on multiple factors. The most common reasons are the neighborhood and houses with similar features are currently selling for. A major factor to consider is that the market matters. Like everything else, home prices vary depending on supply and demand. The job of a realtor is to best inform clients about these different factors and accurately list the property.
The absolute first step is to get approved for a mortgage. Without being approved for a mortgage it will be quite difficult, if not impossible, to purchase a new home. Your realtor can guide you to a reputable mortgage corporation and advisor. Often times it is best to start with a trusted lender or bank, but your realtor can make a few suggestions on who to work with.
Earnest money is similar to a rent deposit. It is made in good faith to demonstrate to the seller that the buyer’s offer is serious in intent. The earnest money is written in the form of a personal check or bank check. The amount is typically 1-2% of the offer price.