The smell factor
"Consider the smell of your home. Have a neighbor come in and smell it. You might tell them that you have been smelling something and wondered if they could smell it too; that will help encourage them to tell you the truth. They might tell you what nobody else has -- that your house smells like cigarettes, mold or cat urine." -- Perplexed Neighbor

"When I go into a house with smelly candles, simmering oils or baking cookies, all I wonder is what odor they're trying to cover up! I once looked at a house where we arrived to some frantic cookie baking -- and I thought nothing of it until I went into one of the bathrooms that had a distinct odor of sewer! So please, can the candles -- they come across as overkill (like intrusive perfume) at the least, and at worst they smack of deception and dishonesty. I find myself thinking, if they'll cover up an odor, what else will they conceal?" -- OregonSal

"I just bought my first home and I have to say smell was an interesting factor. The house I bought always smelled amazing every time I toured it. Some of the other ones smelled like trash or pets. I think a nice air freshener is a good, subconscious way to sell your home." -- Lauren in Dallas

"Something else that really helps is the interior smell. If you don't feel like baking chocolate-chip cookies (seems to be a common favorite), put a little water in a pot, add a little vanilla extract and put it in your oven at about 200 degrees. Candles are a good alternative. I would avoid cinnamon at all costs, however. People from certain areas of the world find cinnamon to be an offensive smell." -- Realtor61

"As far as candles and cookies and such ... you really can't leave those things going in the house while you're gone. So you have to count on cleanliness and clean-smelling things to do the trick while you're away. No. 1: Don't allow any smoking in the house while it's on the market.  To help with other typical smells, I'd recommend the following. For the bathroom: Try swabbing the toilet daily with a little squirt of dishwashing liquid or clean-smelling shampoo. For the kitchen: Run some ice and dishwashing liquid in the garbage disposal daily. For carpets: Steam clean. Then steam clean again. I'd think that all things being equal, most folks could live with a paint color that wasn't to their taste for a few months after moving in. But no one would pay top dollar for a house that appears ill-maintained and smells just plain weird!" -- wecanhope

"No offensive house odors. ... Many homes were great in appearance, but smelled horrible; we just walked out." -- petjoel


No surprises
"My wife and I sold our 1984 bi-level in three months while there are still similar homes on the market a year later that were up for sale when ours was.  The best thing we did was have a home inspector go through our house as if we were buying it.  He told us everything that a potential buyer would be told, and we corrected these issues in advance. Our first serious offer came with an inspection contingency. The buyers were thrilled when the inspection came back great. SOLD!" -- dwb1999

"Operating costs: Have reasonably accurate information on the costs of your home taxes, annual heating bills, along with documentation of any recent major repairs or upgrades such as a new roof or new wiring or plumbing." -- Coldwell Banker Terrequity


Precision pricing
"With so many houses on the market today there are two factors that actually sell a house. ... It MUST be 1. the best house for 2. the best price." -- waddle

"The absolute most important thing you can do to help sell your home in our current market is to price it either at or below fair market value. That isn't to say that you should give your home away at all. If you price your home too high, today's educated buyers won't even bother looking at it. If you price it 5%-10% below fair market value, you up your chances of multiple offers in which the buyer will put their best foot forward on their offer. By doing this, you may actually get more than fair market value for your home!"  -- Realtor61

"There is an adage in real estate: 'There is NO objection that cannot be overcome by price!'" -- Coldwell Banker Agent
 
"What makes a home stand out is price. … This is a business deal. Price it right and then pray." -– Grandpa Frank



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RE/MAX REALTY CENTER, Real Estate in Wisconsin

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Please feel free to contact us for any of your residential or commerical real estate needs including an online market if you are a seller, or finding a home if you are a buyer.

Our real estate focus in the  Waukesha County, Milwaukee County, Lake Country, Jefferson County, Dane County, Dodge County and Washington County areas. Several agents in the office also their IRES designation (International Real Estate Specialist) so they can assist you with all your real estate needs in Wisconsin, the USA or anywhere in the WORLD!

When you are seriously looking or just browsing at real estate in Wisconsin, RE/MAX REALTY CENTER, Real Estate in Wisconsin, is the BEST resource to help you with all your needs and questions, whether a first time home buyer, relocating to or from the beautiful LAKE COUNTRY area, looking to invest or explore foreclosure opportunities or just thinking ahead to the future. 

Lisa Bear is the broker/owner of RE/MAX Realty Center, Real Estate in Wisconsin (262-893-5555) is an experienced real estate agent in Waukesha County and the entire Milwaukee Metro area. Lisa thinks "outside of the BOX" and encourages her agents to do so as well. If you want creative options and exceptional marketing and service - look no further! 

The RE/MAX Realty Center Office, has experienced agents with expertise in luxury home marketing, lake property experts, foreclosure and short sale specialists, investment and property management brokers and commercial brokers. 

Our agents areas of service include, but are not limited to:
The prospering communities of Waukesha County including Delafield, Waukesha, Oconomowoc, Pewaukee, Waukesha, Sussex, Wales, New Berlin, Dousman, North Prairie, Mukwonago, Chenequa, Menomonee Falls, Brookfield, Elm Grove, Okauchee, Eagle, Muskego and Merton

Great municipalities in Milwaukee County including Milwaukee, South Milwaukee, Wauwatosa, Hales Corners, Greenfield, Glendale, Franklin, Bayside, Brown Deer, Cudahy, Fox Point, Greendale, Shorewood, Oak Creek, St. Francis, West Allis and Whitefish Bay. 

The hometown favorites of Washington County, Jefferson County and Dodge County including Watertown, Hartford, West Bend, Germantown, Jackson, Richfield, Ashippun, Lake Mills, Jefferson, Johnson Creek, Slinger and Erin.

There is no place like "WISCONSIN LAKES"
If lake living is what you desire then Lake Country is the place to be! If you are thinking about buying waterfront property in Wisconsin, a little time invested in learning about waterfront living will pay back sizeable dividends in matching your expectations to realities. 

 Lake Country Living on one of Waukesha Countys great lakes as a full timer or vacationer is a must and there are some great lakes to choose.  Nagawicka Lake, Pine Lake, Oconomowoc Lake, Beaver Lake, Okauchee Lake, Pewaukee Lake, Moose Lake, North Lake, Lake Keesus, Lac La Belle, Upper Nashotah, Lower Nashotah, Upper Genesee, Lowe Genesee, Middle Genesee, Upper Nemahbin, Lower Nemahbin, Fowler Lake, Golden Lake, Pretty Lake, Silver Lake, Waterville Lake, and Crooked Lake. Great lakes of the surrounding area also include Lake Michigan, Rock Lake, Big Cedar Lake, Little Cedar Lake, Pike Lake and Lake Ripley.


RE/MAX REALTY CENTER, Real Estate in Wisconsin, 262-567-2455 or 262-893-5555,  offer online markets, listing package and FOR SALE BY OWNER (FSBO) options, MLS search access, buyer agency and marketing that will exceed your expectations, all with outstanding service!  

Your home purchase or sale is likely your largest investment, be sure you have an good agent you can trust! Real Estate in Wisconsin is an excellent investment, prices are superb, selection is great and rates are outstanding!!!

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