Expert advice requested before listing my home soon! Please & thanks!
I am a retired/disabled woman and have a 12 year old home in Northern FL. I thought I would live the rest of my life here. Life has surprised me. My daughter and I have an accepted offer on a home (with a smaller home behind in one property). I will make the downpayment, closing and design changes. She will pay the mortgage/utilities. It works out well for both of us. It is in a neighborhood that we both love. The area is more urban in a gentrified area. My suburban home is in a desirable area. It is well-cared for with many built-in upgrades (lighting - indoor/outdoor; security system hard-wired; surround sound; gas fireplace; custom walk-in closet; gourmet kitchen; brand new HVAC, disposal, faucets & shower heads…). I keep a well-maintained home. But, there are a lot of homes on the market. And, I want to do whatever I can to get the best offer. Three random questions for the experts.
- This suburb is large with many amenities across some miles. Do you think an included golf cart (great condition; 4 years old) would be a helpful incentive? Or, should I just sell it on FB now? Won’t have any use for it in the city.
- I have no active termite bond. There is no sign of termite activity. But, so that I know before listing, other than a statement of no termite activity, is there anything else I need to do?
- Any incentive ideas you would suggest as motivators to buyers that I can do? I will have everything shiny clean, de-personalized and de-cluttered. But, if there is anything else I can do that won’t involve more cash out of my pockets?
Thanks! Sorry it was so long. Any tips or guidance is really appreciated! I want to make as easy as possible for my realtor (already picked out).