How to Sell Your Lake Zoar Home If You Have Pets

How to Sell Your Lake Zoar Home If You Have Pets

 

Selling a Lake Zoar real estate is a complex process, but it can become even more challenging when you have pets in your home. Surprisingly, owning a pet can reduce your home’s value. That is because your furry friends can cause serious damage to your property.  So what should you do if you have pets at home?  Here are some easy tips on how to sell your home with this concern in mind:

Temporarily relocate

It will be easier to show your home to buyers of Lake Zoar homes for sale if your pets are not present when they arrive.  If you have a friend or a family member that you are comfortable leaving your animal with, it will give you the chance to eliminate all the signs of having a pet in the house. Relocating your pets can also help prevent them from causing further issues. Keep in mind that some buyers consider pets a huge turn-off when looking at potential homes they may want to own.

Fix any damage

Make sure to spend time and repair damage caused by your pets before showing your home to buyers looking for Lake Zoar waterfront homes.  Remember that any form of damage is a turn-off. While you love your pets, they will inevitably destroy something including carpets, furniture, hardwood flooring, walls, doors, turf in your yard and your fence. Some of the repairs may be inexpensive while others may require a great deal of money. Either way, the value you will get for your house will be well worth paying for the repairs.

Take away signs of having pets

You want buyers to envision themselves as the next owner of the home. However, having pet stuff around your home may distract them. Before you open the doors of your home to potential buyers, put away all pet toys, bedding, litter boxes and food – preferably at another location besides your home. You may also want to remove all photos where your pet is present as well. Remember that removing extra pet clutter is an important part of preparing your home for sale.

Clean the rugs

As much as you want, you cannot control pet accidents. Sometimes, they even happen right before a scheduled showing. What should you do then? The answer is in your kitchen. Baking soda does wonders for neutralizing odors. Sprinkle a thin layer over carpets and let it set overnight. Vacuum the next day for a fresh scent.

Have your home checked for fleas

While you may believe that your pets are clean and do not carry any fleas, it is still better to have your home checked for fleas. There are many ways to know if there are fleas in your home. If you suspect that you have some, you should have a professional inspect further. Remember that fleas and pest can turn off buyers. Make sure to get rid of them before any potential buyer walks through your home.

Having pets is always an issue when selling a home, but with these tips you can snatch a quick sale for the best price.

Check out www.CandlewoodLakeHomesforSale.com today to see the latest real estate listings in the area.

If you want to work with a real estate professional who can assist you in buying or selling Candlewood Lake, Lake Lillinonah homes, Lake Waramaug and Lake Zoar real estate, call me, Deborah Laemmerhirt, at 203-994-4297. I have the knowledge, expertise, and tools to help you close that deal.

Know These 6 Real Estate Terms before Buying a Candlewood Lake Home

Know These 6 Real Estate Terms before Buying a Candlewood Lake Home

 

Purchasing a Candlewood Lakeand Lake Lillinonah property is a major milestone in life. For many people, buying a home is on top of their lifetime to-do-lists, and maybe their list of financial fears too. Being prepared can alleviate the fear or stress that usually goes with the home buying experience. Take control of the home buying process by familiarizing yourself with the following real estate terms:

1. Earnest Money

Earnest money refers to the deposit made to a seller which shows the buyer’s good faith in the real estate transaction. Basically, it tells the seller that you are a serious and committed buyer. Earnest money also allows the buyer additional time when seeking financing. It is typically held jointly by the seller and buyer in a trust or escrow account.

2. Credit report

A credit report is a detailed written account of an individual’s credit history. This is prepared by a credit reporting agency. Credit bureaus collect information and create credit reports based on that information. Credit reports generally include information on loans, credit cards, and other bills and accounts, as well as a record of the individual’s addresses and employers. Lenders use the credit report, along with the other details specified, to determine the loan applicant's’ creditworthiness.

3. Adjustable rate mortgage

Adjustable rate mortgage is the opposite of fixed rate mortgage. This type of mortgage has a variable interest rate, depending on the prevailing rates as set by the country’s monetary authority. The interest rate applied on the outstanding balance varies throughout the life of the loan. Usually, the initial interest rate is fixed for a period of time, after which it resets periodically, often every year or even monthly.

4. Homeowner’s Association

Homeowner’s association is an organization composed of neighbors concerned with managing the common areas of a subdivision or a condominium complex. The association makes and enforces rules for the properties in its jurisdiction. These associations collect monthly dues and take on issues such as garden, pool, and fence maintenance, noise abatement, snow removal, parking area upkeep, repairs, and dues. The monthly dues are used to pay for upkeep of common areas like parks, tennis courts, elevators and swimming pools and can levy special assessments on homeowners when the association lacks sufficient reserves to pay for unexpected repairs.

5. Multiple Listing Service

Multiple Listing Service (MLS) refers to a computer-based service that provides real estate professionals with detailed listings of most of the homes currently on the market. The MLS allows real estate professionals to see one another’s listing of Candlewood Lake real estate for sale. Under this arrangement, both the listing and selling brokers benefit by consolidating and sharing information, and by sharing commissions.

6. Home Inspection

Before purchasing any Candlewood Lake home, one of the things you should do is to have the property checked out by a professional home inspector. The home inspection is an examination of a real estate property's condition that is usually performed in connection with the property's sale. The home inspector will assess the condition of a property's roof, foundation, heating and cooling systems, plumbing, electrical work, water and sewage, and some fire and safety issues. Moreover, the inspection will look for evidence of insect, water or fire damage or any other issue that may affect the value of the property.

Know these terms today and talk to your trusted real estate professional for any clarifications you may have.  Check out www.CandlewoodLakeHomesforSale.com today to see the latest real estate listings in the area.

If you want to work with a real estate professional who can assist you in buying or selling Candlewood Lake, Lake Lillinonah homes, Lake Waramaug and Lake Zoar real estate, call me, Deborah Laemmerhirt, at 203-994-4297. I have the knowledge, expertise, and tools to help you close that deal.