Resale Vs. New Construction

It’s “Season” here in Naples, FL. Folks from Northern climes (the proverbial Snow Birds) fly down to enjoy the winter season in our Sub Tropical climate. This is traditionally the time when folks selling their home will place it on the market, knowing that the snowbirds will start to think Naples is a beautiful place to settle for the season and they will start to dream about next winter and begin the search for their winter home. This is also the time builders will ramp up their activity to entice visitors to come and see their beautiful model homes and entice buyers into their communities.
It’s important as a Seller to remember that not only are you competing with other Active ReSale homes on the market, but the communities with sparkling new models, with the latest design trends and the latest community centers and community swimming pools.
The Sellers with their resale homes have a leg up on the new construction communities -> their homes are available immediately and it is a ‘known entity’ for the buyer in terms of what they see (after inspection) is what they get. There is no need to wait 6-9-12 months for the new home to be built, for the community to erect the clubhouse and pool and to move into your home while construction continues all around you for potentially years to come!

Still, every Seller needs to know how to keep their home competitive when buyers are awed by new construction. See the list below to be sure your home meets and beats the competition!

• Your resale home/condo must be clean and clutter free
• Hire a company to do a deep cleaning prior to listing and that regular cleanings follow
• Have a Home Inspection done prior to listing your home – this will help identify any issues, small or big, that you can address to avoid/reduce any unnecessary issues or negotiations after a Buyer’s Home Inspection
• Remove all old furniture
• Remove personal items i.e. wall of family photos or knickknacks
• Hire a home stager to come and assess the home and provide an estimate – modern furniture and accessories are a major factor for today’s Buyers to imagine themselves in your home
• Paint both interior and exterior with new, current colors being used in today’s homes – old colors reflect an older time, even if it was 5 years ago
• Schedule contractors to visit your home to provide estimates on bigger projects i.e. kitchens, bathrooms, lanais
• Invest in professional landscaping services to enhance your home’s curb appeal
• Add new Smart Technology that’s inexpensive or easy to install i.e. security cameras, appliances and thermostats that sync with a smartphone – this will give the Buyer the impression that you have cared for the home and are current with newer technologies

Please reach out to us here at HouseofNaples.com to provide some feedback on how you can prepare your home for a sale on your terms, the quickest and at the right price!