Looking to Sell your Property in the Sedona - Verde Valley area?

Once you have made the decision to sell your home or land, retaining the services of a qualified real estate professional is of the utmost importance. Cindy Newton offers over 12 years of experience in the Sedona - Verde Valley real estate market and has lived in the area since 1966. This experience translates into a unique knowledge of local real estate market conditions, community and municipal affairs. Local market knowledge could directly impact your real estate experience. Cindy can save you time and money by utilizing her knowledge and experience by preventing you from entering into an agreement that is not in your best interest.

Advantages of working with Cindy when selling your home or acreage:

• FAMILIAR with real estate values in the area and will assist you in determining an agreeable and competitive list price for your property.
• DEVELOP a marketing plan to ensure your home gets maximum exposure. Cindy partners with marketing professional, Christine Bryson-Lazo of Hozho Promotions in Sedona, to promote your property in a variety of advertising options suitable for your property.
• MANAGES the many tasks involved in selling property.
• PROVIDES expertise in the home or land selling process and will advise you of your rights, options and obligations.
• EXPERIENCED negotiators will work for you to get the highest and best price for your property.

Determining the value of your property:

The market ultimately determines the true value of your property. Before you compare your property to similar properties and establish a competitive price, the following points should be considered:

1. Location
2. Size
3. Style
4. Condition
5. Community Amentites
6. Buyer Supply
7. Financing Options

Getting to know your market:

A comparative market analysis is an indicator of what today's buyers are willing to pay for property. It compares the market activity of properties 'similar to your property' in your neighborhood. Those that have recently sold represent what buyes are willing to pay. The homes currently listed for sale represent the price sellers hope to obtain. And those listings that have expired were generally overpriced or not well marketed.

Cindy Newton will prepare a comperative market analysis for your property based on the most current market information. She will help you to estblish the proper list price for your home.

Preparing Your Home

One of the most important things you can do prior to listing your home is to step back and look at your home as a prospective buyer. An attractive, well maintained home will likely sell faster.

Ask yourself:

How can I accentuate and improve my homes best features?

Simple improvements can add value to your home without incurring hefty renovation costs. Consult with Cindy to see what types of improvements are practical for your home.

Exterior Maintenance

• Visually inspect the front entrance to your home
• Ensure your yard is well manicured
• Unclutter garage, carport and porch areas
• Inspect any patio stones, interlock and pavement areas
• Repair any loose siding, damaged shingles or roof tiles, eaves and gutters
• Touch up paint and caulking on windows and doors
• Wash windows

Interior Maintenance

• Kitchen and bathrooms should be immaculate
• Inspect faucets, shower heads, any visble plumbing
• Clean tile and grout
• Steam clean or replace carpets, repair lifted floor tiles
• Remove all clutter
• Paint dated wall surfaces
• Inspect Kitchen and bathroom cabinetry and countertops - replace if necessary
• Replace any damaged or dated switch plates, outlet covers. light fixtures and floor registers
• Clean fireplace
• Perform routine maintenance on air conditioner and furnace. Change air filters

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