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Here are 3 things to consider to help you navigate what you should or should not do prior to listing.

1. If there are maintenance items or simple repairs such as cleaning, caulking edges, or paint touch up, we suggest you do that prior to photos and listing the house. You only have one chance to make a great first impression and these simple things will help with the Wow factor!

Like all sellers, you want your hometo appeal to a wide range of buyers who can afford your asking price. However, to stand out in the market and get TOP dollar you need to make your home look as desirable as possible.

Tried-and-true tactics such as painting, cleaning or replacing carpet and decluttering can go a long way toward achieving this goal. Other simple home staging tips can up your home's WOW factor and lead to a quick sale.

Your Realtor will help you with this as they are not emotionally connected to the decorations you have lovingly placed around your home. Please pack up your personal belongings, you are moving soon and have to pack your things anyway.


2. If you are considering investing $5,000 or more in upgrades, first check to see if that changes the price you will net. Quite often we see that in a Seller's market, it may not be worth investing in because you can still get the money you need without that expense. Now, every situation is different which is why we counsel you through your specific situation so that you can make the best decision for you.

3. Look at the list through the eyes of the Buyer.

If you were looking at your home to purchase, would these items stand out as a problem to you? If so, fix it! Expensive maintenance items like exterior paint, new roofs, overgrown trees, driveway and concrete issues are a scary unknown $$$$ to many buyers.

While this list can help you discern what you should do, I am always just a phone call away to help you navigate that decision making process. Call me to make a game plan to get your house ready to sell!



The last couple years have been abnormal with fewer sales, less inventory available & values changing. New construction is still very popular in Idaho. It is really wonderful to have a brand new home.



Market conditions, politics, interest rates, higher lending costs & uncertainty have definately been a factor in recent Home Sales. Sellers may have longer Days on The Market then we perceive as Normal....



The value of your property today is based on the inventory of properties for sale, the number of buyers available, location, condition & the scarcity of similar properties.



Sellers can achieve a sale only by being competitive on their price.



If you choose to price competitively it will sell!



Buying and selling a home is an emotional purchase with many details. You make the decisions, I control the process. Ensuring all falls into place on the timeline you have selected. My commitment to service and integrity along with my drive to “get it right” ensures you a smooth, successful path to the closing table.

I offer you over 35 years of customer service, business management, sales and negotiating experience. I am honest and enjoy problem solving while delivering to you ethical representation! Investors and homeowners alike appreciate my compassion for their needs as well as my diligence in research and finding answers. Strategy is as important as attending to the details and I delight in helping you with both.



My passion is to work hard for my buyers and sellers. It's so satisfying to see great things happen for them!

Please contact me when you are ready for a satisfying experience for your next Real Estate Transaction. I look forward to helping you when you are ready!

Your referrals are the key to my real estate business!"

Thank you!

Sue Kropf
208-405-5785

Atova, Inc.
360 E. State
Eagle, ID 83616
Phone: 208-939-5151
Fax: 208-939-5152
Email: info@IdahoRealEstate.com

In Idaho things are different. People are friendly, the streets are safe and life just seems to move a little bit slower. If you already live in the Boise area please stop by and say hello. We would enjoy hearing from you and we would enjoy being of service! If you don't yet live in Idaho, what are you waiting for? Now just might be the right time to make the move. We are professional and trustworthy real estate agents servicing the greater Boise Idaho area and beyond. Whether you are interested in new homes in the city, a cabin by the lake or a maintenance free downtown Boise condo, our agents are standing by to serve you. Call us today and let us know what we can do to help!