How HIT Helps REALTORS Sell Homes

I held an open house a few weeks ago (at a home occupied by a HIT Caregiver) and felt it showed very well...and we received great feedback from visitors during the open house. The Caretaker is very responsive and accommodating. Great Caretaker.

Thank you!

Marian 
Marian Camacho
Associate Broker, Cheryl Marlow & Associates

Q & A: I am moving out of my current house before it has sold. Any tips to keep it safe while vacant?

An Albuquerque homeowner asked, "I am moving out of my current house before it has sold. Any tips to keep it safe while vacant?"

Jon Schnook, President of the Greater Albuquerque Association or Realtors answered it this way, "Unfortunately, criminals can and do sometimes take advantage of vacant homes to damage property and/or steal copper wiring. However, there are a few things you can do to lower your risk of vandalism. One of the most important measures you can take is to inform your neighbors (and neighborhood watch) of your move so that they keep an eye out for any suspicious activity. It is also crucial to maintain the property, including yard work and fixing broken windows, etc., to keep the appearance of the property being occupied. Moving out of state? Thankfully, there are a number of companies out there who will be able to watch out for your house while it is still on the market." 

Homes In Transition was founded in 2009 for exactly this purpose - Keeping properties safe and ready to show while they are on the market for sale.

Q&A Source: www.GAAR.com

The Importance of Staging

There is no doubt that tasteful furnishings always improves the marketing of a vacant listing. If your Sellers won’t consider a NO COST professional program like Homes In Transition to help breathe life into their vacant listing, at least direct them to a quality staging service that can provide quality basics for a modest price.  Aside from the HEAVY air freshener and lack of outside maintenance, this "staging” only gives the prospective Buyer the sense that the home is of low quality, it’s being poorly maintained and has hidden issues.