Bachman & Associates
360 McMillan Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3L 0N2
(204) 453-7653
HELPFUL HINTS FOR HOME SELLERS
One of the most common concerns of home sellers is how quickly will they be able to find a new home after the sale of their existing home. Advances in Internet technology now make it possible to have new listings and photographs sent to you daily by email to help narrow down your search and quickly view new listings. Join the thousands of Winnipegers who take advantage of this service and view, in the convenience of you own home, new listings as they come on to the market. Don't let other home buyers beat you to a property you want! To sign up and start receiving listings go to our Home Search page. There is no obligation and you can cancel at any time.
Choosing the Right Realtor
Come and meet the Century 21 Bachman and Associates Team.
Determining the Value of Your Home
Factors that will determine the value of your home include:
MOVING TIPS
Book Your Move
When using a moving company you will need to decide what, if anything, you want them to pack up for you and what you want to be responsible for yourself. It is never too soon to begin planning for a move, so make sure to pick your moving day and book your moving company as soon as possible.
If you have chosen to do the move yourself remember that you may need to rent a truck, pick up your packing supplies and reserve a few friends to help you with your move. Remember, the more organized you are, the easier your moving day will be.
Change of Address
Other people to notify:
Canceling and Transferring of Services
Don't forget to call about your:
You Sold Your Home and Now Have to Find a New Home Quickly!
Choosing the right realtor is a crucial first step in the home selling process. At CENTURY 21 Bachman & Associates, you are guaranteed to find a real estate professional who is trained and committed to answering all of your real estate questions, and who will provide the highest quality service and advice available.
To help you determine the value of your home, your CENTURY 21 Bachman & Associates real estate professional will prepare a Comparative Market Analysis for you. This analysis is an indicator of what today's buyers will be willing to pay for your home. It will compare your home with the market activity of similar homes in your neighborhood. This will help you to determine what your asking price should be.
Preparing to Sell Your Home
After making the decision to sell your home, it is very important to objectively evaluate its visual impact. Although there are many other factors involved, "curb appeal" is one of the most important when marketing your home. The more attractive you make your home look, the easier it is to sell.
Here is a list of things to do to increase your home's "curb appeal":
Paint or retouch interior and exterior paint. Replace any cracked windows and screens with holes. Replace any burnt out light bulbs in fixtures and lamps. Repair any broken doors or fences. Repair any leaky faucets and plumbing. Wash windows. Clean carpets or consider replacing if worn. Organize closets to make them look roomier. Eliminate "clutter" from your home. This will create a more spacious feeling. Keep kitchen and bathroom countertops clean and organized. Wash interior and exterior of all kitchen and bathroom cupboards. Remove any stains or mildew from tubs, showers, toilets and sinks. Polish all mirrors and chrome in the house. Put out guest towels and scented soaps for the showings. Clean out all appliances. If you have a pet or smoke, make sure that your home is free of all odors. Clean and wax all linoleum and hardwood floors. Make sure to include baseboards. Clean garage, basement and attic. A clean, well organized home has much more appeal to buyers. Re-seed lawn to repair bald spots, trim hedges and scrubs. Colorful flowering plants are a real plus.
Whether you decide to hire a moving company or do the move yourself, you will need to make the appropriate arrangements.
Make sure to fill out a "Change of Address" form at your local Post Office, using your appropriate effective date, to ensure that all mail is forwarded to your new address. This will help you to keep track of those places you have not already changed your address with directly. Sending out "Change of Address" cards from the Post Office well before your moving day will also help to inform people that you will have a new address so that they may update their records. Financial Institutions Social, Athletic, Religious, Civic or Business affiliations Family Doctors, Dentists and Pharmacists Driver's License Bureau Autopac
Whether we rent or own our current residences, there are a number of different services that we use. It is very important to notify these providers of services of the changes that you need to make. Water and Waste Removal
City of Winnipeg customer Service: 986-5858 Electric Service
Manitoba Hydro Customer Service: 474-4990
Winnipeg Hydro Customer Service: 986-2455 Gas Service
Centra Gas Customer Service: 925-0200 Telephone Service
MTS Customer Service: 225-5687 Cable Service
Videon Customer Service: 287-4500 Newspaper Subscriptions
Winnipeg Free Press Customer Service: 697-7001
Winnipeg Sun Customer Service: 632-6506
More information on selling a house and house related topics
Another great source of information for sellers is the Manitoba Real Estate Association site. Click below to visit their "On The House" Section.
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