John P Martinez

Dear Home Seller
John Martinez here in Albuquerque with Coldwell Banker Legacy Realtors the #1 real estate sales organization in this region. Exceptional exposure to the market is a must in this slower environment, but Price, Location & Condition are really the main factors in getting a home sold. Your agent should counsel you on numerous improvements to interior staging plus curb appeal and landscaping issues. I always tell sellers to go outside and pretend you are going to re-buy your home and then ask yourself what is good or bad about your home. All the normal stuff like decluttering all areas, detailed cleaning,wash all windows, possible paint, shampooing carpets, using Wood Sheen (buy at WalMart) to re-shine & envigorate your cabinet package, address deferred maintenance, etc., etc. There are so many nice properties now that your buyers must fall in love with that home the 1st time through because I guarantee they will not return a 2nd time unless it is just a really nice property. If the location is marginal then this can't be helped. All the more reason to make the house sparkle. Price is always an issue so try to price your home below your competition. I hope this helps some and best of luck to you!
Sincerely, John P. Martinez - Tue Apr 1 2008, 21:31