We all want to get the best deal when buying Virginia Beach real estate. In the current buyers market, this usually translates to buying when the market hits bottom. Ken Rosen of the Rosen Consulting Group and UC Berkeley recommends buying Virginia Beach real estate for shelter and not as a short term investment. Listen to what Ken has to say:

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With the inventory of unsold Virignia Beach real estate at continued high levels, homeowners are going to great lengths to differentiate and distinguish their home. According to experts, there are a few simple tricks that can help create a more appealing space and a more attractive listing in today’s increasingly competitive Virginia Beach real estate market.

Listing: What’s in a word?

When putting your Virginia Beach home on the market, the right phrasing in your listing can be the key to attracting potential buyers. According to the 2008 MSN article, “What’s ‘beautiful’ worth? About $12,500″ researchers have found that listings with the words “beautiful” or “gorgeous” sold homes 15 percent faster, while “landscaping” bumped sales 20 percent faster and “move-in condition” expedited the sale by 12 percent.

Contrary to popular belief, sellers should steer clear of words that highlight desperation such as “motivated” and “must sell.” The study found the inclusion of those words in the listing slowed sales by up to 30 percent.

* Branding: If you’ve got it, flaunt it.

Brand names create a point of differentiation and should be used as selling points for your home. There is no doubt that buyers will put more weight in brands they trust. If choosing to make upgrades before listing your home, consider quality, recognizable products because they will ultimately provide the best return.

* Staging: The ultimate showcase showdown.

When getting your home tidied up for potential buyers, there are some specific tips that will help your home appeal to a wider range of buyers. 

     •  Cleaning: The number one rule of staging is to get rid of unwanted and unused items. Whether packed away until the sale or permanently donated, de-cluttering allows buyers to see more of the home. This also includes moving furniture out of rooms that may seem overcrowded. Less is always more. 

     •  Neutralizing: When getting your home ready to sell, going neutral is the best way to go to appeal to the most buyers. Painting is one of the most cost-effective ways to transform a room back to its natural state. Warm neutral colors tend to be a stager’s preference because it keeps walls inviting while adding a touch of color in the room. Buyers can better imagine themselves living in a home when it is neutral. 

     •  Landscaping: Although the inside of the home can create atmosphere, the first impression can be a lasting impression. The outside of the house will set the tone for what a buyer perceives is inside. Create a pleasant yard that is well-kept and full of life. Plants and flowers also should be brought inside the home to help accessorize and accent high traffic areas such as the kitchen and living room. (ARA)

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Virginia Beach VA real estate is taking longer to sell in the strong Buyers market we are in, than it did a few years ago. Most Sellers are concerned about the longer market times and how they get get a fast sale. As they say, time is money and if a home sits on the market longer than the average market time, it ususally doesn’t bring as high a price. Many Sellers want to know how can I get my home sold fast.

The most important decision you will make when selling your home is the agent you choose to work with. Their expertise and guidance from pricing, to marketing, to staging is invaluable and can make or break a sale.

Selling fast was important to Garen & Anna Marshall when they sold their home and moved to Northern VA. Here is what they had to say about Dave Macklin and the Butler Team:

“This letter is in reference to the superior service that we have received from Dave Macklin.  Two years ago we walked into RE/MAX Allegiance in search of a house and were lucky enough to get set up with Dave Macklin.  From start to finish the transaction went smoothly and we were very pleased.  

Two years later when we decided to sell our home we knew there was no better person suited for the job than Dave, and he has certainly proved us right! In this tough market, we were nervous as to how long it would take for the house to sell, in fact there were several houses in our neighborhood that were on the market for months until the listings eventually expired. Dave assured us he would do everything in his power to get the house sold quickly and he did! We closed within a month!  

We never had to worry about a single thing, because we knew Dave had everything taken care of. It was an absolute pleasure working with such a wonderful, knowledgeable agent and we can not say enough good things about him. Having worked with several other realtors in the past, we can honestly say agents like Dave are few and far in between. Dave is the definition of going above and beyond and you are very lucky to have him!”

The average market in Garen and Anna’s neighborhood is 49 days. Dave was able to sell their home in 26 days, 402Rennie.com. Would you like results like this when selling your Virginia Beach real estate? Visit our website, ButlerTeamHomes.com or give Dave a call at 866-222-0158 #302.

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Also read: 10 Things You Should Know About Today’s Virginia Beach VA Real Estate Market