The ultimate motive of every human being is to lead a happy and peaceful life, a life, which in itself is motivation for the person to move on and enjoy his presence on this earth. Being contended, optimistic and joyful, allows a person to achieve his goals and helps in fulfilling the dreams. The struggle to lead a calm and holy life is something which has become a daily routine for every individual. A person has to put in a lot of efforts to be able to acquire the three basic essentials of life.

The basic three amenities for leading a successful life are food, water and shelter, though a lot more things have been added to these elements, shelter or personal home is one of the most challenging things to accomplish. A person has to work all 24 hours to earn his living and with the increase in competition, one has to prove his potential everyday and achieve more than the said targets to maintain his position in the organization. Also with the fluctuations in the market, jobs are no more left with the tag of being permanent. Performance, results and profit are the keyword on which the job industry works these days.

To own a house, a house which entirely belongs to a single person, which one can decorate and maintain according to his choices and likings, is a dream of every individual. Every person wants to get rid of rental homes, where he does not have any control over its structure and style and have the restrictions to shape his lifestyle in accordance to the rules of the landlord. Houses on rent or living on rent basis is a major trend all over the world. People migrating from one city to another or from one country to other, in search of job always take the option of taking a house on rent. They prefer taking apartments on rent due to the time period they have to spend there, which is in most cases for a short span.

Not only individuals opt for an apartment on rent, but people having families also go for rented houses due to fact that owning a house is a major concern for families as it involves a large amount of money. Its not that families do not want a personal home, but with the rise in the price of commodities, saving money, for the future and purchasing other big assets is becoming difficult. Buying a house is a savings in itself, as it allows a security of a permanent place of living for the individual and his family.

Purchasing one’s own house saves the money given to the landlord as a rent, though that money may go as a loan installment for house loan but still, each loan installment would lead the person, a step closer towards owning his apartment. This would be counted as a form of saving one does for his future because the money which he is paying as a loan is used for the ultimate goal of buying a house. The dream of having one’s own apartment is equivalent to a farmer’s ambition of buying a piece of land, which enables him to earn his livelihood.

The owner of the house is not only the king of his life, principles, lifestyle, but also he can use his apartment as the source for taking other business or personal loans. The apartment can act as a proof of security and credibility for the person’s financial status and family background. To start a business, one needs loan from the bank, for which he has to show the assets he own, and a personal apartment is the best asset to prove your capability for the respective loan.

Also, a permanent or a personal apartment is the place where a person is the ruler of his life, he does not have to follow strict regulations of his landlord, like time bounds, music usage, parties, friends, etc. So, one should always try and grab the opportunities of owning a house rather than living in the shackles of the landlords.

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Step 1: Agent Interviews

Interview several Realtors, the most satisfied clients are the ones who have interviewed other Agents; by knowing who else was out there they are confident right from the outset that they have made the right decision.

Step 2: Sign an Exclusive Listing Agreement

Once you have decided on your Agent it is standard for them to ask you to sign an exclusive listing with them. This document will reassure the Realtor that the homeowner has made a decision and will be loyal to the selected Agent. Once the Agent has this reassurance they will start to invest their time and money into marketing the property.

The property is listed ‘Exclusively For Sale’ at 5% or 6% commission. The exclusive period usually lasts a week or two while the prep-work is done (pre-inspection, photography, home staging, floor plans, decor etc…). If the home is ‘double-ended’ and the Agent is not in competition, the Agent will normally be receptive to discussing a reduction in the commission. Double ended means that the listing Agent sells it to a client during this exclusive period.

There is a specific set of rules that will allow the Agent to negotiate in good faith on behalf of both parties. I believe that this is actually not fair to the Seller since you sign a listing with them vowing to work in their best interest. It is appropriate to ask the listing Agent’s Broker to negotiate on behalf of the purchaser. This way both parties still receive fair representation.

Step 3: The House is Staged

There are many different things that have to happen before a property can be properly marketed. Most of these items have to do with getting the property shined up and ready to be photographed and subsequently shown. This process is typically referred to as ‘Staging’ a home.

Staging can mean anything from a new coat of paint and some fresh flowers to entirely re-decorating and furnishing a home. There is great value in staging because it helps market a home to a broader audience then the current owner’s individual taste. This can be a very touchy subject because most people take great pride in their home, as they should, and think that it already looks its best. Unfortunately a lot of Buyers might not have the same appreciation for lime coloured paint or they may have trouble seeing how big the room is past all the boxes of receipts and tax papers from 1976.

It is usually the clutter and minor deficiencies that the home owner doesn’t notice anymore. They tell themselves they will get around to fixing it eventually and just never do. This is where the Agent has to be cautious not to overstep their boundaries, but make it clear that the goal is to sell the home for the most amount of money and it is therefore necessary to appeal to the widest audience possible. Quite often an agent will recommend a ‘Fluffer’ or ‘Stager’ to do this because that way they don’t have to be the bad guy. The goal of staging is to make the house desirable to everyone who would be looking in their market.

The Agent should shoulder the costs of all the marketing, but the homeowner is expected to pick up the costs of staging and any pre-inspections. These are suggestions that will net them more money at the end of the day and stay with the house after sale.

At this point the house is ready to be professional photographed and subsequently marketed. Don’t underestimate the value of having your home professionally photographed. Pictures form the basis of any marketing campaign. To sell your house for the most amount of money in the least amount of time you need you home looking its absolute best.

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