ERA Justin Reports On Recommended Work Before Selling

Carol Calamari, ERA Justin Realtor professional serves her buyers, sellers and the real estate industry as one of the firm's full-time agents. Proficient in innovative marketing of her listings and having been selected by one of the nations leading referral-relocation services, she presently is representing sellers of Fortune-500 firms.

             ERA Justin Reports On Recommended Work Before Selling

In this 2011 real estate market, no one wants last minute surprises. For these reasons, many sellers often order pre-sale inspection reports. Based on results sellers then determine how much, if any, of the recommended work should be done before selling.  To maximize your return from the sale, you should considering repairing defects that adversely the property as it may create a negotiation discussion during the sale process.

Carol Calamari, ERA Justin Realtor professional offers, “First impressions are important. So, if the fence or entry porch is rotted and look shabby, repair them. If the exterior paint is peeling, repaint as necessary. You get positive results when you repair a defect and improve appearance. Sellers must be aware that there is an abundance of housing inventory on the market and each seller is in competition with every other seller. It is difficult to have a second chance to make a great first impression.

You certainly can't be expected to rebuild your house in order to sell it. When structural elements are in need of repair and you haven't the time or money to repair them, it's a good idea to get repair estimates and make these estimates available to prospective buyers during the offer process. This way, you're in control of the process and can find reliable contractors or engineers who will give you reasonable and not exorbitant estimates.

It can be unsettling to a buyer to discover that the roof is in poor condition or the foundation needs work. Most buyers will have no idea how much it will cost to make repairs. Fear of the unknown makes people anxious, which isn't a good frame of mind for someone who's trying to decide whether to buy your home.”

Ron Darby Broker added, “At ERA Justin Realty the words, ‘There is a difference in real estate companies’ is more than a phrase. We offer value suggestions to our areas buyers and sellers.  We live it every day.  Because of our daily priorities, we proudly received the prestigious ERA worldwide 2003-2010 ‘Commitment to Excellence Award.’  Only outstanding business entities are honored and receive it. For these reasons ERA Justin Realty should be your buying and selling Realtor of choice. We have served thousands of buyers and sellers since opening our doors in 1950.” 

All of the ERA Justin Realty full service Realtor professionals can be reached at either of their two Rutherford offices at 118 Jackson Avenue and 57 Park Avenue.  By office phone (201) 939-7500, (201) 438-0588 or (201) 438-SOLD.  Additional cutting-edge real estate technology, their featured and 1000’s of MLS listings and other information awaits you at www.ERAJustin.com and www.ERAJustinRealty.com.