Selling Your Birmingham Home...

If you are thinking about selling your home, you are likely asking yourself the question, "What next?"

My team and I are a full service, experienced team and we can help you with all of your questions on values, timing, market preparation, home loans, negotiations and trading spaces whether upsizing or downsizing.

Let's start with the first step. You need to know how much your house is worth to structure your next steps. Here is a tool that will give you a close approximation here....

 

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If you have a question about real estate and need an agent to give you answers just aks and a member of the Christina James Team will give you an answer!

Christina Lowry James is a 12-year veteran Realtor of the Birmingham Metro area. She and her team are here to help you keep tabs on what your house is worth. Values are constantly in flux and, as of late, rising every day. 

The Christina Lowry James Team is focused on creating a truly unique experience for our clients. Think of it as having a real estate concierge. Their number one goal is client satisfaction, which means giving you as stress-free of an experience as possible. It is what has earned the team the honor of being voted one of the three best real estate agents in Birmingham (2017) by AL.com member and Birmingham Magazine readers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I call a real estate agent?

Anytime! If you are justing considering selling your house, you may want to talk to a Realtor before you start any projects. A Realtor can make sure you don’t put your money and time into projects, repairs, and painting that will not give you a return on investment. Realtors also have years of experience of working with contractors and can connect you to some of the best in the area. Never forget, real estate agents, do more than sell houses!

What colors should I paint my house?

When making paint decisions, remember that you are creating a black space for the new owners. You are painting your house to the average tastes, not your own tastes.

In my experience selling homes, there is a family of colors that are especially buyer friendly. Click here to learn about those colors and the 2019 color of the year. 

If you are considering painting the exterior, I have a blog entry that can help guide you on some of the trends and time-tested colors buyers prefer.  

What do I do with my pets when selling my house?

There are many challenges to selling your home with pets. First, you have to remember that there are many people with pet allergies and you are risking alienating those potential buyers. However, in many households, pets are a part of the family and the thought of having them live outside of the home during this time can be an impossible option. 

If you plan on keeping your pets at the house when you are away during the day, make sure you have them put in a crate or a closed space to avoid any negative contact with potential buyers. Decrease the number of pet things in your house during this time as to not overwhelm buyers. 

The last thing you have to remember is pets smell. No matter how clean your dog or cat is, there is always specific smells that come with pets. Keep litter boxes clean, get your carpet cleaned, and have an outside nose come into your home to make sure that the pet odors are held at bay. 

Do I need to stage my house?

Staging is a great way to create a very specific look and feel to a home while it is on the market. Staging can make a house look more spacious or help establish a flow between spaces. 

If you want some tips to try your hand at DIY staging, check out this video from RE/MAX for some tips. 

If you are interested in speaking with a professional stager, I know some great professionals that can help get your home ready to list!

What are closing costs?

Closing costs are fees connected to a real estate transaction on the buyer's side. They are paid for at the time of closing, with the exception of the appraisal and inspection which are paid at the time of service. Click here to see the typical expenses that are a part of a real estate purchase.

How long does it take to sell a house?

Click here for our infographic.

 

If you have a question about real estate and need an agent to give you answers just aks and a member of the Christina James Team will give you an answer!