Chris Toogood Real Estate

Selling your home? Read this NOW... As the real estate industry evolves over time and people become increasingly busy, planning the perfect open house can be tricky. While most buyers who are seriously shopping for a home are working with a real estate agent, a successful open house will draw other active buyers and hopefully lead to a sale. (In fact, 20% of real estate sales actually result from an open house!) Use these tips for your open house to really WOW buyers into making an offer. Need a little more support? Give me a call today. #homesellingtips #openhouse #realestateagent #homeforsale

If you’re hoping to sell your home this year, you’ll need to do some preparations first. Here are 5 steps you can take to stay ahead of the process: Check out the competition: What other houses are for sale in your area? Locate your house deeds: This can take weeks if they’re in your bank’s possession. Anticipate problems: Know your home’s condition before you show it to buyers. Cast a critical eye: Discover (and upgrade) problem areas in your home.... Freshen up: What areas need fresh paint, cleaning and decluttering? Need help with one of these steps, or looking for more information about selling a home? Send me a DM! #homesellingtips #declutter #realestateagent #homesale See more

It's not always about price. When vetting offers, evaluate these five areas in addition to price: 1. The earnest money deposit 2. The contingencies 3. The down payment 4. The all-cash offer... 5. The closing date #homesellingtips #homevalue #realestateagent #homesale See more

Having trouble getting the word out about your amazing house? It’s time to get crafty. You know your home’s best features, so use them to your advantage! Posting photographs of a house’s highlights are essential to a swift sale. (Especially since 83% of all home buyers want to see pictures of the property online before they visit IRL.) Remember, transparency between the buyer and seller is key to selling your home. For more home marketing tips + tricks, follow the link below! #homesellingtips #marketingtips #realestateagent

Selling a house? This is for YOU. Whether your home is new to the market or been listed for a while, affordable home staging hacks can save you money and speed up the selling process. Breathe life and light into your space using greenery, mirrors, and as much open space as possible in your home. For more home-selling hacks check out my website. #homestagingtips #homeselling #realestateagent

With bitter temperatures and limited daylight, it’s not uncommon to experience seasonal depression during the winter months. One of the best ways to combat these feelings is by being active. Easy home repair projects like repairing loose handles and replacing alarm batteries can get you moving, so you can improve your mood and your home. #homesellingtips #homerepairs #realestateagent