Steven R. Lloyd Real Estate Services

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JUST SOLD!!! 1438 Columbine Wy, in Livermore! Sold for $40,000 over asking price! So happy to have had the opportunity to work with my client once again! I am also happy for the new buyer that I represented that get to start their new chapter together in this beautiful home! I am always excited when we can put together a transaction where everyone wins! Who do you know that may be in need of my services? I would welcome the opportunity to serve their real estate needs! #savvysalesteam #stevenrlloyd #stevenrlloydrealestateteam #INTERO #happyclients

JUST SOLD!!! 5559 Goldenrod Dr., Livermore! Sold with multiple offers and over asking price! I was so excited to be able to help one of my friends from high school achieve his real estate goal! To show what a small world it is, I was also excited to be representing the buyer who also a family friend of mine that happened to go to the same high school! I am glad we could create a win-win for all involved! If you are thinking of buying or selling, I would welcome the opportunity to earn your business and to help you achieve your real estate goals! Feel free to contact me even if you just have questions about the real estate market. I am happy to be your real estate resource! #savvysalesteam #stevenrlloyd #stevenrlloydrealestateteam #INTERO #happyclients

3 Must-Do’s When Selling Your House This Year It’s exciting to put a house on the market and to think about making new memories in new spaces. However, despite the anticipation of what’s to come, we can still have deep sentimental attachments to the home we’re leaving behind. Growing emotions can help or hinder a sale depending on how we manage them. When it comes to the bottom line, homeowners need to know what it takes to avoid costly mistakes when it’s time to move. Being ...mindful and prepared for the process can help you stay on the right track when selling your house this year. 1. Price Your Home Right When inventory is low, like it is in the current market, it’s common to think buyers will pay whatever we ask when setting a listing price. Believe it or not, that’s not always true. Don’t forget that the buyer’s bank will send an appraiser to determine the fair value for your house. The bank will not lend more than what the house is worth, so be aware that you might need to renegotiate the price after the appraisal. A real estate professional will help you set the true value of your home. 2. Keep Your Emotions in Check Today, homeowners are living in their houses for a longer period of time. Since 1985, the average tenure, or the time a homeowner has owned their home, has increased from 5 to 10 years (as shown in the graph below):3 Must-Do’s When Selling Your House This Year | MyKCMThis is several years longer than what used to be the historical norm. The side effect, however, is when you stay in one place for so long, you may get even more emotionally attached to your space. If it’s the first home you bought or the house where your children grew up, it very likely means something extra special to you. Every room has memories, and it’s hard to detach from the sentimental value. For some homeowners, that makes it even harder to negotiate and separate the emotional value of the house from the fair market price. That’s why you need a real estate professional to help you with the negotiations along the way. 3. Stage Your Home Properly We’re generally quite proud of our décor and how we’ve customized our houses to make them our own unique homes, but not all buyers will feel the same way about your design. That’s why it’s so important to make sure you stage your house with the buyer in mind. Buyers want to envision themselves in the space so it truly feels like it could be their own. They need to see themselves inside with their furniture and keepsakes not your pictures and decorations. Stage and declutter so they can visualize their own dreams as they walk down the hall. A real estate professional can help you with tips to get your home ready to stage and sell. Bottom Line Today’s sellers’ market might be your best chance to make a move. If you’re considering selling your house, let’s connect so you have the help need to navigate through the process while prioritizing these must-do’s.