Hire a Gemstone Realty REALTOR®

According to many studies, homesellers who use a REALTOR® to represent them with selling their home generally get a better price than those who try to sell their home by themselves. Keep in mind that REALTORS® are up-to-date on the latest regulations, education, and real estate market trends. Most importantly, they are trained to deal with the many complex issues that arise during the home selling and negotiation process. Gemstone Realty’s #1 goal is to help you get your home sold at the best price in a minimal amount of time while providing superior customer service!

Selling Your Home

If you are looking to sell your Houston area home, Gemstone Realty provides its clients with the resources to sell their homes at the right price as quickly as possible.  Many homeowners make the mistake of trying to sell their own home without help and professional guidance, believing the complex selling and negotiation process to be simple and less expensive than listing with a Realtor.  But in most cases, the visibility and resources a good realtor provides help a home sell significantly faster than an FSBO (For Sale By Owner) home, cutting down on the marketing time and holding costs and therefore being less expensive in the long run to the seller.  Furthermore, be assured that only serious and qualified pre-screened buyers are entering your home with a trained industry professional.

When you choose Gemstone Realty to sell your home, you gain access to realtors with experience in negotiation and mortgage services.  We also ensure that once a buyer is found, we will assist you with all questions and concerns throughout the entire transaction all the way through to closing.

Here are some key advantages to using Gemstone Realty to sell your home:

  1. We have extensive knowledge of current market conditions which allows us market and price your home properly in order to maximize your profit in the shortest possible amount of time.
  2. We provide a free Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) to you, which will help us to work together to price your home correctly and most effectively.
  3. In addition to listing your home on the local Houston area Multiple Listing Service (MLS), we provide an individual property website for your home
  4. Gemstone Realty advertises your home in many Houston area publications.
  5. We have experienced agents with several specialized designations such as Accredited Luxury Home Specialist (ALHS), Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI), Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) and many more.

Before Your Home Is Listed

It’s important to have your home in good showing condition before potential buyers start visiting. Here are some items to consider prior to listing your home:

  • Touch up the interior and exterior paint as needed.
  • Install new carpeting and flooring if it appears worn or dated. Sometimes a deep cleaning will suffice.
  • Make sure the yard is clean and landscaped – curb appeal will create a favorable first impression.
  • Trim bushes and plants as needed, and make sure the lawn is kept mowed and trimmed regularly.
  • Keep the interior of your home clean, de-cluttered and free of all odors. Eliminate evidence of pets.
  • Minimize personal items such as family photos. To quickly sale your home for the maximum price, you want potential buyers to see themselves living in the home.
  • Consider removing unnecessary furniture and belongings from your home and placing them in storage.
  • Consider having a pre-listing inspection performed. Since potential buyers may be hiring professional inspectors, this is your opportunity to correct any issues beforehand.
  • Consider engaging a professional stager to give your home the right emotional appeal. 

During the Listing Period

  • When potential buyers visit your home, it is best for you to leave during their visit.
  • If offers are made that don’t meet your pricing expectations, consult with your experience Gemstone Realty agent and heed their advice in order to reach the best possible structured deal.
  • Consider dropping the price if several months go by with few or no offers. But if you and your agent have priced your home properly from the start, this more than likely will not be necessary.
  • Stay positive, and don’t get discouraged. In a buyer’s market, homes generally take longer to sell than during boom times. Know and trust that your home will eventually sell. It’s just a matter of your Gemstone Realty agent finding the right buyer for you.

Help Your Agent

You have the best chance of selling your home if you work closely with your Gemstone Realty agent. Make sure all showings are coordinated through him or her. If prospective buyers want to discuss your property or negotiate price or other terms, defer to your Gemstone Realty agent. He or she is the expert and can best handle all these details without emotion.

If you are considering selling your home, please contact us today!