Friday 30 December 2011

How To Prepare The Listing For Real Estate Properties

By Simon Pratterson


There are few better options for investment than real estate. The best thing about it is that you're almost guaranteed a return in the long run. You may also rent it out and make money in the short term. In the recent years though, there has been widespread apprehension about investing in real estate, mostly because the economic status of developed countries however, things have taken a turn for the better. Some areas such as Nelson BC's real estate are on the rise.

Still, there are a lot of people who are hesitant in buying or selling their Nelson BC properties. In most cases, the reason for this is that they simply don't know how. Below are two questions commonly asked by first-time Nelson BC property buyers and sellers. How do I determine the buy/sell price of a property? There are several ways to find out the roundabout value of a property. First of which is the cost approach wherein the value of the property is estimated by summing the land value and the depreciated value of property improvements made. This approach is most reliable when applied on newer and special use Nelson BC real estate, such as public assemblies and marinas.

The second approach is through sales comparison. What you have to do is take into account the value of the actual house - including the several parts of it like the number of rooms, size of the land, distance from the shopping areas and other such amenities to other such properties, preferably in the same location.

Last but not the least, you may also look at it from an income/gains point of view. What you are looking at, for the most part, is the benefits in the future (monetary gains). The value increases proportionate to the earnings potential. Do I need to get the services of a real estate agent?

No particular law makes it mandatory for you to hire an agent. While a real estate agent can help you, it doesn't mean that you can't strike a good deal all on your own. 80% of buyers turn to agents to give them a listing of Nelson BC houses for sale, hence, having an agent can provide exposure to sell your house faster. On the buyer's side, having an agent provides peace of mind and convenience.

Before putting a Nelson BC house for sale, I would recommend doing some groundwork. First would be to place an ad online. This is more cost-effective though and has farther reach than print ads. When making ads, be descriptive enough so that the person reading them will have a good mental image of your house. That doesn't mean you should lie though - say only those things that are true. If you want to hold an open-house, remember to de-personalize and de-clutter. You want the buyer to imagine living in that home. You won't be too tempted to purchase a dirty house, would you?. Check for small repairs that are needed and make sure your house is aesthetically pleasing.




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