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Four Tips on Preparing Your Home for a Quick, Efficient Sale on the Market

There are many great Pittsburgh area homes for sale. Click here to search Homes for Sale, or if you're thinking of selling your home, click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation so you know what buyers will pay for your home in today's market. You may also call me at (412) 303-3600 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation to answer any of your real estate questions.

Four Tips on Preparing Your Home for a Quick, Efficient Sale on the Market

Hello again and thanks for tuning in to my video blog. I'm here to discuss how to get your home ready for the spring market because there are a variety of ways to do this, yet only a few that I think are truly necessary. In total I have 10 steps, but I will just list the top 4 here.

Declutter: Thin out your home and remove any unnecessary appliances such as televisions, microwaves, lamps, furniture etc. The more you remove, the larger the interior will appear to a buyer. Make your home appear as large as possible.

Painting and Flooring: Make sure that nothing in your home is personalized, because you don't want to project your lifestyle or preferences onto a buyer viewing your home. The more neutral the walls and floors appear, the better off you will be.

Staging: This step will logically follow the first two, but it may require the help of a professional. I have a staging agent on my staff, and I do think that their experience is always helpful in making the home look as beautiful, warm, and inviting as possible. My stager will come in and suggest necessary changes, which they are often very helpful.

Curb Appeal: Don't forget about the outside of your property. Curb appeal is valuable because it is the first thing every prospective buyer will notice. Prepping the outside can include repainting, landscaping, or even installing new windows. If the exterior of your property is appealing to them, only then will they decide to venture inside and take a closer look. This aspect is the most important part for luring in buyers, so pay very close attention to the outside of your property.

These are only four of the ten ways I recommend to my clients on how to prepare for the sale of their home. If you'd like to learn the rest of them, click here to download the full report!

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With the Changing of the Seasons Now is the Time to Buy or Sell Real Estate

There are many great Pittsburgh area homes for sale. Click here to perform a full home search, or if you're thinking of selling your home, click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation so you know what buyers will pay for your home in today's market. You may also call me at (412) 303-3600 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation to answer any of your real estate questions.

Is now the right time for you to sell your home?

Today I wanted to touch upon a topic that both buyers and sellers will find interesting and that is whether or not now is the right time to sell. My answer to that is yes to both buyers and sellers! If you’re a seller, the inventory during the winter months is typically low. However, it seems like the inventory this year is extremely low; but what does this mean for sellers?

If you decide to sell your home in the winter months versus waiting until April or May, you sell your home faster and for more money. Sellers who are selling their homes now are receiving 2-2.25% more than they would if they wait. It isn’t that simple sellers; you still have to price your home within the range that your agent gives to you. Buyers are extremely smart and exactly know what homes are selling for.

If you’re a buyer, you can still capitalize on low interest rates; interest rates are the lowest they’ve been in five years! However, if interest rates begin to climb by 0.5% or 1%, the price of the home you want to buy will drop by $15,000 to $20,000. Also, the prices of homes are still relatively low but be aware that they are slowly creeping up.

The bottom line is if you want to buy a home, get preapproved and begin working with an agent now. In 2014, I believe that interest rates will climb to 5-5.5% by the fourth quarter. I also believe that by the end of the third quarter, we will enter a stronger seller’s market.

If you have any questions, give me a call at (412) 303-2600. Thanks and have a great day!

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Why choose Judi SAYHAY?

I’ve been in the real estate business for over 22 years and with Keller Williams Realty since 1996. Prior to real estate, I was involved designing call centers via automated computers operations and system, gas pipe line distribution operations and worked in provider services for one of the largest health care providers in Pittsburgh. Since joining the profession of real estate, I have earned the SSD designation and enjoy working in greater Pittsburgh North and Pittsburgh South areas.

Clients who have worked with my Team and I have been most pleased with our knowledge of all aspects of the real estate business, and our ability to make deals come together. We believe in providing superior customer service and educating our clients in the process of buying and selling a home. I am committed to hiring the best people to work with our clients, as well as continuous learning and education by being partners with some of the largest Master Mind groups in the world. Our work as your Realtor is not complete until each one of our clients know the facts, are educated and coached in making the best decision for them and are satisfied!

Our team of experienced Realtors is the key to our success. We have been fortunate to be able to attract great talent to our team. We have built our real estate operations through satisfied clients and referrals. Every year we assist approximately 100 families in finding their American dream and close approximately 12 million dollars in real estate. The truth is in the numbers!

Judi SAYHAY
Keller Williams Realty
11269 Perry Highway, Suite #300
Wexford, PA 15090
Phone: (412) 303-3600
SAYHAYTeam@gmail.com

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Colleen - “We were very impressed with her negotiation skills and how dedicated she was!"

Jill - “Judi and her team were always professional and she was just very knowledgeable in the field."

Jenny - “Team SAYHAY is really on top of their game and they’re just awesome!"

Judy - "Between the time we signed the contract and put it on the multi-list, it was sold within 48 hours. They had the pictures take on Monday, it was put on the website on by Tuesday, we had 2 people in Wednesday morning to look at it, and it was sold by Thursday morning. Judi was wonderful! During the process, I had gotten sick and she jumped right in and got everything straightened out for the closing, which I really appreciated! "

Judi - "Team SAYHAY sold my house relatively quickly so we had good results! I kind of had a nervous breakdown because we were moving 1,100 miles away and Judi was just very sweet and patient with me when she really didn’t have to be. Overall, I was just very happy with them! "

Pat - "She had sold 3 houses for me and they all sold very quickly. In fact, the last 2 sold to the first buyers that looked at them. Judi just has a way of attracting the right buyer and it’s the combination with pricing it right that makes it sell so quickly! Houses don’t sit on the market with Judi!"

Dan - "I got very positive results. Judi answered all of my questions, and she was always there for my needs. I had done a lot of research on the mortgage, and she took that information and got me a better deal! "

What our happy Pittsburgh clients have to say

"I had the pleasure of working with Judi during late 2010 and early 2011. Judi and her team were most helpful during what was my first time selling a house.

Judi listed, and subsequently sold, my 3 bedroom/2.5 bathroom townhome in Marshall Township (Wexford, PA) that earned me a handsome profit. At the same time, Judi also represented me though contract negotiations with a local custom home builder for construction of a 4 bedroom/2.5 bathroom home also in Marshall Township.

In selling my townhome, Judi scheduled multiple open houses, followed-up with attendees and prospective buyers, kept me informed throughout the process, and always returned my telephone calls and e-mails in a timely and efficient manner. Judi also attended the closing and ensured contract language was accurate and appropriate.

Judi also attended meetings between me and the local builder to ensure that I was receiving a quality home product at a fair and reasonable price. Judi's knowledge of the local builder and the local real estate environment were instrumental in helping me negotiate a very good deal on this contract that saved me thousands of dollars. Judi met me at the construction site several times for walkthroughs during the home's construction. Judi and I inspected the progress regularly to ensure the home was being built to the contract’s specifications so as to protect the integrity and quality of my investment.

In short, Judi exhibited a high level of professionalism and local real estate knowledge that would be helpful to any buyer or seller. As Judi represented me as both the seller of an existing home and the buyer of a new home, I can highly recommend Judi's services to any prospective seller and/or buyer."

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"Over the past 15+ years, Judy has helped me with relocation for a number of physicians and medical physicists recruited to the Pittsburgh area for positions at a healthcare system. She is outstanding in this capacity. She responds immediately to my requests for relocation assistance and goes above and beyond to make sure the clients needs are met - neighborhood, school district, economics, commute to hospital, size and style of home, etc. The feedback from the families she has worked with include "I have worked with realtors all over the country, and Judy is without doubt the best at helping me find my home". "Judy made this process enjoyable, and her knowledge of the area and of available properties made our search efficient and effective." Because of my experience with Judy, I asked her to assist my daughter and her family in a relocation back to the Pittsburgh area. My daughter found her home in one day based on Judy's attention to detail regarding her family's needs in a home. I will continue to consult with Judy for relocation needs for my family members or professionally."

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