HOW MUCH IS MY HOME WORTH? BY RUTH LYONS, SACHS REALTY
Ruth Lyons MARYLAND LICENSED REALTOR (#672703) Years of experience Specializations REAL ESTATE AGENT Feb 2018 - present SENIOR REAL ESTATE SPECIALIST REAL ESTATE INVESTOR 2012 - Present REAL ESTATE INVESTING Marketing/Publishing Executive 1985-2014 AUTHOR: MOTLEY FOOL, INVESTOR JUNKIE AND OTHER RESPECTED PUBLISHERS Masters - Financial Management (JHU) HOWARD COUNTY EXPERT Bachelor of Science - Business Managemnt (U of MD)
YOUR HOME'S VALUE IS MARKET-DRIVEN Location You can't move a home! Market Conditions What's the available inventory of homes on the market? What are interest rates? Property size and condition How your home compares to other available homes that the buyer would consider.
What is my Online Zillow Estimate Compiled data - Automated home worth? Market Analysis by Knowledgeable Local Agent Analysis of recent market activity of similar homes in close proximity to yours Appraised Value Lender required value assessment
Free "Zestimate" Online tool that's free to use Is it accurate? Provides an Indication Created by automated software that crunches available data to estimate home's value. Output is only as reliable as the input All homes are unique and those features aren't calculated into the algorithm. When was the last time Zillow took a tour of your home?
Free Comparative Market Most agents are happy to run a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) for you. Analysis Performed How it's done by Local Agent Agent visits your home, studies and analyzes recent active, sold and expired listings similar and in close proximity to your home and makes adjustments to "comps". A very accurate snapshot It takes time and skill to properly do a CMA - don't hire a lazy, unskilled agent!
Appraisal by Costly $500-$900 Licensed Professional How it's done Inspector visits your home paying close attention to condition and replacement cost of any deferred maintenance issues A very accurate snapshot Lender required. A conservative estimate of market value in time.
What your neighbor sold his Buyers don't care home for a year ago about... What you spent on improvements, upgrades and repairs What it would cost to build your home today . How much money you need to get from selling it What your uncle says he'd give you for it as soon as he wins the lottery
Decide to sell Determine price, prepare home for showings, marketing Showings Open houses, offers received and negotiated Home Sales Contract Title, loan commitment, process timeline inspections, repairs if needed Move Final Walkthrough Settlement You get paid!
Multiple Listing Service Photos, home details, floorpan, agent incentives Open Houses & Showings Flyers, postcards, online promotions to get buyers inside It's all about Online Marketing Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Targeted email campaigns the marketing! Video Marketing Drone flyover, professional videos and photos, virtual guided tour Print and Direct Mail postcards, mailers, brochures,
My Mission: I will help you sell your home: for the highest possible price, in the shortest amount of time, with the least amount of hassles.
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS Mike Stup Barbara Petro Patricia Dixon Columbia Ellicott City Maple Lawn "Ruth was thorough and "Ruth is great. She is helping my "Without hesitation, I would attentive during the entire daughter find a home for her recommend Ruth. She has the process of purchasing my first and her two children. She is knowledge and expertise oto investment property with her. educating us on the market, is price your home properly and Her attention to detail as well patient and makes sure we see negotiate effectively. Ruth as her advice on rehabbing the new houses on the market seamlessly handled the tthe property helped me immediately. She knows the local inspection and the reasonal and immensely. The entire market and is responsive when unreasonable requests of the transaction through to closing we contact her." buyer post inspection." was smooth."
WHEN CAN WE SCHEDULE YOUR FREE HOME VALUE ANALYSIS? April 27 5 pm to 8 pm April 28 9 am to 12 noon April 29 5 pm to 8 pm April 30 9 am to 12 noon May 1 5 pm to 8 pm May 2 9 am to 12 noon OR, CALL 443-745-4806 TO SCHEDULE
HERE FOR ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS AND QUESTIONS... Website www.ruthlyons1.com Contact details Mobile phone 443-745-4806 Email address RL@sachsrealty.com
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