Local Selling Tips
1. Congratulations: You’ve already taken the first step
You’ve decided it’s time. Recognizing, for whatever reason, that it’s time for a change is among the harder parts of selling a home. Once you’ve decided you’re ready, you can formulate a plan that will help you achieve your goals. The REALTORS at CENTURY 21 Advantage Gold are experienced, understand the near-constant fluctuations of the real estate market and will be able to position you and your home in the best way possible. Ask yourself WHY. Much like with buying a home, understanding the whys of the sale are important. Why now? Are you moving for work? Have your finances changed for better or for worse? Are you interested in moving to a larger home? No matter the reason, it’s your reason. But defining that reason is paramount to the success of your home sale. Knowing at the start is the lynchpin of the entire sales process
2. Talk to a REALTOR
The real estate professionals on our team know Philadelphia. We’ve got experience thatfew others can match, with 5 associates serving as Presidents of the Greater Philadelphia Association of REALTORS and our CEO serving on the Professional Standards Committee of the National Association of REALTORS for nearly a decade.Our agents understand the intricacies of the real estate transaction and will negotiate the sale of your home to the highest possible standards of excellence. Talk to your REALTOR about your needs. Let them know your timeline, your concerns, and any special needs you need to address. Talk about how the home sale will impact your finances. Your REALTOR will ask questions about your objectives and your needs, so they’ll understand your situation, your concerns and effectively advocate your position
3. Get ready!
Your REALTOR will work with you, so that you’ll understand all that goes into the sale of a home. They’ll discuss marketing options, talk about getting your home ready to sell,help get it properly staged, take photos, and make sure your house is presented on the strongest possible foundation for success. Things to think, too, are how the home’s marketing will impact your life. Your CENTURY21 Advantage Gold REALTOR will make sure you’re prepared and that you know what’s expected when there’s a showing, how you might be inconvenienced, how pricing is determined, how seriously we take security, as well as negotiations or other issues that might be of concern.
4. The Gold Advantage
CENTURY 21 Advantage Gold is one of the most successful real estate brokerages in the nation and one of the largest in Philadelphia and we endeavor to embody the integrity, trust, and liberty for which our city is known. Our associates are among the most experienced you’ll find and led by our CEO, who has led REALTORS across the country as a member of the Professional Standards Committee of the National Association of REALTORS for nearly a decade. The Gold Advantage means that you’re represented by the best of the best and that you’ll always be treated with the utmost respect, professionalism, and candor. Our associates are positioned better than any others in the city to make sure your needs are met not just to your satisfaction, but to your absolute delight.
