ELISSA GOLDBERG
YOUR TRUSTED REAL ESTATE ADVISOR
Trusted Bucks County Real Estate Agent so You Can Sell Your Home with Confidence
I help homeowners in Bucks County navigate the complex process of selling their homes with ease. Providing expert guidance, strategic marketing, and strong negotiation skills, my goal is to sell your home quickly at the highest price possible.
When selling a home in Bucks County, you want a real estate agent who is a trusted advisor to expertly walk you through each step of the process and protect you through the sale. With the real estate market constantly changing, you need a realtor who can capitalize on current market conditions, attract high-quality buyers, and close your deal.
Selling your home is a significant financial endeavor. Your real estate agent should ensure a smooth, profitable, and low-stress process. I focus my attention on the seven main aspects to a successful home sale:
SELLING YOUR HOME
SHOWCASING THE UNIQUE FEATURES OF YOUR HOME
Today’s buyer wants a new home that fits their budget with features that fit their lifestyle. I craft a listing that accurately showcases your home's best features, making it attractive to a wide range of buyers.
- Upgrades and Unique Features: Renovated kitchen, bathrooms, replacement windows, or a finished basement- I ensure these details stand out in your listing.
- Photos and staging are expertly handled to make a great first impression when a buyer inspects your listing.
- A strategically written description that uses the right keywords and phrases that buyers use so your home not only shows up in search results but shines.
PREPARING YOUR HOME FOR A SUCCESSFUL SALE
You don't need major improvements to sell your home, but we can make small changes that put your home in the best possible light.
- Curb appeal is as important as the first impression you make on your client. A well-maintained lawn and landscaping, along with a clean and tidy exterior, will attract buyers.
- Your home should be cleaned. We can inspect your home and create a list of major and minor clean-ups that can be done to make your house inviting. Simply cleaning up scuff marks and chipped paint will make a difference. And, windows, bathrooms, and floors should sparkle.
- Declutter and depersonalize your space. We want your buyers to visualize your space as theirs, so that we can remove all excess furniture, pictures, and mementos.
MAXIMIZE PRICE
Pricing your home too high can deter buyers, but pricing it too low can also cause significant problems. We take a strategic research approach to pricing your home. My pricing strategy takes into account:
- Comparable homes: We look at other homes on the market right now and compare their features, size, and condition to yours.
- We take a look at homes that have sold and see if they went for over or under asking.
- I also guide you through other factors that could impact price, including mortgage rates, taxes, and inflation.
MEET WHERE THE BUYERS ARE
I make sure that buyers are visiting your online listing and taking tours of the house.
- I offer showings, open houses, and of course, private showings. Potential buyers and/or their representatives receive timely communications from me to keep them engaged.
- If a buyer is out of town or lives far away, we make sure they can still see your home with virtual tours.
- If requested, we post on social media to maximize exposure.
ENSURE YOUR BUYERS ARE QUALIFIED
Before we accept an offer and agree to take your home off the market, I make sure that your buyer is qualified.
- Do they have a house to sell (and what is the viability of that sale)? What type of offer are they bringing to the table?
- Is the offer cash, do they still need to secure financing, and what is their entire financial picture to assess the ease of obtaining a mortgage?
- If they want to waive the appraisal, that is great - but do they then have the cash on hand?
NEGOTIATE BEST TERMS
There are several areas of the contract that can be negotiated, including price, contingencies, closing dates, and just about every other factor. I make sure you are protected.
When your buyers counters, I ensure that the offer is fair.
Your buyers and their representatives will receive a QUICK response from me to keep the process moving towards your sale.
SMOOTH CLOSING PROCESS
- We start the closing process to stay ahead of schedule and ensure you meet all requirements and deadlines.
- I help you navigate collecting all of the information you may need, including the payoff of your mortgage, title documentation,n and any other required documentation.
