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Friday, January 31, 2014

Three Simple Tips Increase Your Las Vegas Home’s Perceived Value

Even when it is clearly necessary, if you’re like most of us, you feel a built-in reluctance to sell your Las Vegas property. Those four walls (okay, I know there are more like 40 or 80, but bear with me) contain all the furnishings and other possessions we gather through the years to create our family’s unique environment. When we come through that front door, we feel more comfortable than anywhere else on Earth.

But your home is also an investment (and what a colossal one it is!). That’s why the decision to sell your Las Vegas property—disconcerting though it may be—ought to be much more a business proposition than an emotional one.

When you choose me as your Las Vegas real estate agent, it becomes part of my job to point out the smart business decisions that will help you sell your property—even when that means altering some of what has always made the place feel like home to you.

Fortunately, sometimes there are really simple things that increase a home’s perceived value:

The front door is frequently absent from renovation lists, but as the point of entry, it does much to influence potential home buyers. Installing a bright, shiny new brass doorknob, giving the door a fresh coat of paint, or adding a traditional mailbox out at the curb can make your entire home seem more inviting.

Buyers are attracted to spacious rooms. If you have a cramped hall or dining area, think “mirror”. Adding one or two large wall mirrors automatically make any home that much more expansive.

If you enjoy your oversized television, you’re part of a not-so-silent American majority. That’s all well and fine, but unless the room is a man-cave, it’s likely that a television which overpowers the space will make buyers feel that the room is too small. Consider swapping for a size-appropriate set to help you sell your Las Vegas property.

Even on a miniscule budget, minor changes like these can attract interested buyers in this winter’s market. Looking for more creative ideas to sell your Las Vegas property? Why not call me today?

Marcelo V. Mayol

The Mayol Realty Group

Realty One Group

702-812-9990

www.TheMayolRealtyGroup.com

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Saturday, January 25, 2014

One Decision Las Vegas Home Sellers May Not Even Consider…

When you put your home on the market, one of the decisions it’s easy to overlook is whether to engage a Las Vegas home stager. Especially if you know you have a good eye for décor or have experience in the visual arts, it may not seem necessary to call in a heavy-duty home staging pro to get your place in shape to sell.

It’s certainly not a requirement for listing, but using a professional home staging company can be invaluable for a number of practical reasons:

Your home is lived-in

That does give it a warm, comfortable feeling, but that’s seldom as saleable as a home that presents itself as open and slightly under-furnished. Prospective buyers react favorably when they can easily picture their own belongings in the living spaces. A Las Vegas home stager is expert at knowing how to achieve a clean, less lived-in atmosphere with a minimum of disruption.

Save on unnecessary repairs and renovations

Most are necessarily so close to the product (their home) that it’s next to impossible to see it with fresh eyes—the way the prospects will. One of the costly fallouts can be decisions to make repairs and renovations that don’t increase the home’s value by as much as they cost. Some such improvements (like over-painting interior or exterior areas) actually comprise décor choices best left to the future owners. A professional stager has field experience and a good sense for which updates are cost-efficient—and which could be counter-productive.

You stand to earn back more than you spend

Engaging a Las Vegas home stager can cost anywhere from hundreds to thousands of dollars. That might seem like an iffy decision since you can’t know that it will ultimately pay off…but it’s tempting when you realize that successful pros are in business because of their track record of making Las Vegas houses look great—great enough to become worth more money to buyers!

Using a professional Las Vegas home stager is just one of the ways we create successful home sales. If you are looking to list your Las Vegas home in the New Year, do give me a call to get started!

Marcelo V. Mayol

The Mayol Realty Group

Realty One Group

702-812-9990

www.TheMayolRealtyGroup.com

www.YourVegasHomesValue.com

Friday, January 17, 2014

Disclosing Las Vegas Property Flaws Improves Buyers’ Confidence

Imagine that you have just moved into your new Las Vegas property, and suddenly you are up against some serious flaw you knew nothing about. Added on top of the normal moving turmoil: now there’s this! You didn’t have a chance to fix things up before you moved in because you were totally in the dark concerning the problem. Imagine the frustration, disappointment, and anger… Enter: lawsuit.

In other words, for you as a seller, there are some pretty convincing reasons to do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

A disclosure is a written statement describing your obligations under state and local laws regarding property flaws you know about. Your disclosure might include structural defects—like leaking windows or cracks in the foundation. It might include landscaping problems, like a branch that endangers a power line; and in some areas could even include air pollution or other environmental factors beyond your control. Any Las Vegas property issues that the law specifies must be disclosed before the sale is finalized.

The consequences for not following the law can be serious: they could mean a lawsuit seeking the cost of repairs and other damages. In any case, you will want to insulate yourself from these risks by making sure you’re informed about the state of your property in Las Vegas and by disclosing issues whether or not they are discovered during inspection.

Full disclosure isn’t just the surest way to protect yourself from future legal action — it also lets you rest easy knowing you’ve done the right thing. Don’t assume a buyer will lose interest in your property because there are flaws. All properties have them, and by helping your buyers make informed decisions on what they want to do before they move in, chances are you’ll boost their confidence about the transaction. You’ll feel good knowing that you treated your buyer as you’d want them to treat you, and you’ll feel even better knowing that some non-disclosed property issue won’t come back to haunt you.

Preparing to sell this winter? Call me today to get your home listed and sold!

Marcelo V. Mayol

The Mayol Realty Group

Realty One Group

702-812-9990

Thursday, January 16, 2014

Is It Time to Move On from Your Las Vegas Empty Nest?

The kids are gone. Your big house seems either dreadfully empty or just plain wasteful. Congrats: you are officially in possession of a Las Vegas empty nest! Now it’s time to consider where and how you want to live next.

When Do You Sell?

It's not a bad time to be selling in Las Vegas—but since you will be buying, too, you would have to deduce that it might not be the perfect time to be on that side of the table. When you are swapping your full-sized family home for a snug nest for two, you want to get full value for your old home without paying too much for the new one. If you can swing it, you may want to buy before you sell. That puts you in control of the time factor, providing freedom to hold out for a prime offer while you find new digs at a reasonable price.

What Will You Need?

Another challenge that goes with the Las Vegas empty nest situation is the need to accurately foresee future needs. One of the great things about downsizing is the possibility of trading size for features that used to be impractical. According to the Des Moines Register, developers there had rushed to lay new home foundations before winter set in. Anticipating a strong spring buying season, they were building townhome communities—smaller homes with maintenance packages and ranch-style designs ideal for empty nesters and retirees who favor more accessible layouts and community amenities.

How Do You “Dispose” of Your Stuff?

When you think about saying goodbye to your Las Vegas empty nest, you soon realize it’s not quite empty enough. You just don’t need all that accumulated stuff—so after you’ve offered the kids the opportunity to take what they’d like, the best strategies usually combine charitable giving and auctions or yard sales. There’s a lot of utility left in many of the things you don’t need any more, and it would be a shame for it to end up in a landfill.

If you're considering buying or selling in Las Vegas in the coming year, it's not too early to contact me for a consultation. Good luck…and happy nesting!

Marcelo V. Mayol

The Mayol Realty Group

Realty One Group

702-812-9990

Sunday, January 12, 2014

Positive Language Makes a Las Vegas Real Estate Listing Pop

Sometimes what you don’t say in your Las Vegas real estate listing can be as important as what you do. Your marketing will necessarily include all sorts of numerical info your agent enters for Las Vegas' MLS – but the main text itself is every bit as crucial. That paragraph has to be more than a summary of structure and land because it’s actually your most important ad. Your agent must accurately describe the home while simultaneously reaching out to appeal to the corps of potential buyers.

Certainly, the most glaring shortcomings will always sour a real estate listing (bad photos, misspellings, etc.). But there are more subtle points that can slip by.

Phrasing should avoid negative-sounding words. “Dark” can perfectly describe a comfortable décor approach, but on paper, the word is a downer. “Old” is another one of those, while it's first cousins “quaint” and “historic” are positive substitutes. “Needs work” will dynamite the perceived value of any home (who want to pay to have to do “work”?) — while “perfect canvas for your design touches” leaves a more positive impression.

The right language gives buyers a chance to form their own opinions once they’ve seen the property. Negatives stand a good chance of preventing that from happening in the first place.

Your Las Vegas real estate listing is your first chance to sell, so don’t neglect to mention less-obvious features: any unseen attributes that numbers alone don’t convey. The number of bedrooms, square footage, etc., can’t help a listing’s reader know that there is a finished basement. An extra-big garage or astonishingly beautiful window views need to be pointed out (but only if the adjectives are on-target).

In any case, be sure your home is prepared to show and sell before your Las Vegas real estate listing appears. Buyers can see how long a home has been on the market, and the more days and weeks that tick by, the less appealing a property can seem. But the fact is, a well-marketed property is most likely to become a quickly sold property.

As your home closes in on its marketing debut, contact me to schedule a no-obligation consultation. I’m here to make sure that listing pops!

Marcelo V. Mayol

The Mayol Realty Group

Realty One Group

702-812-9990

Tuesday, December 24, 2013

Understanding the Bank’s Position Leads to Short Sale Success

A Las Vegas short sale is a transaction in which the amount paid is not sufficient to cover the existing mortgage or property liens. Once the lender agrees to accept the lesser amount, the short sale succeeds, the lender calls it even with the seller, and all parties can move forward.

It’s a good thing to ‘unfreeze’ a property, yet short sales in Las Vegas can be tricky to close. In the worst-case scenario, a buyer and would-be short seller can be put on ice for a full year or more before the short sale succeeds. As is evident to anyone who has been through the process, a Las Vegas real estate agent with short sale experience is essential for leading the way through the negotiations and closing.

In addition to working with a knowledgeable agent, it’s good to also approach a situation which might turn into a short sale by understanding the general precepts that influence those who will make the decisions. Usually, the mortgage-holding bank publishes how they wish to be contacted. Often, it’s through the “Loss Mitigation” Department (or a title to that effect). That language tells you all you have to know to explain why their attitude may be less than enthusiastic.

Like any commercial business, the bank’s decision-makers seek to minimize the time and man-hours needed to gain the best result. If you come to them with what is an obviously unreasonable offer, they are no more likely to react positively than any other seller. For this reason, researching the market value of nearby properties--enough so that it’s easy to show that your offer is based on a reasonable discount from those prices—is the best way to be taken seriously.

Although you shouldn’t be surprised if even a reasonable offer is turned down at first, don’t be afraid to counter with a second offer.

Depending on the circumstances, I sometimes advise my clients to decide on a viable time frame in which to either close the deal or move on. Not only will this prevent your wasting time, but it can motivate a loan officer to truncate what might otherwise become long-winded negotiations.

Short sales in Las Vegas are still to be found for motivated and patient buyers. If you are looking to buy a home in the coming year, now is the right time to call me to start your search!

Marcelo V. Mayol

The Mayol Realty Group

Realty One Group

702-812-9990

Sunday, December 8, 2013

Dim Photos in a Las Vegas Listing Usually Leads to Dimmer Results

The photos that make up your Las Vegas listing will be key to your home’s marketing effort. If that first impression is positive (or even if it only raises curiosity), those images will have helped you past the all-important first hurdle.

What makes a Las Vegas listing a visual triumph? I’m afraid that belongs in realm of art, so to a certain extent remains unclassifiable. But some factors that inevitably prevent a good listing shot are a lot easier to describe. Chief culprits:

We’ve all seen listing photos where you can barely to make out what you’re supposed to be looking at — dim shots that make a house look grey and dirty. Since everyone is drawn to a home that’s brightly lit and inviting, when in doubt, turn on more lights! Bright photo highlights make a home look clean and sparkly, so help your Las Vegas agent plan the photo shoot at the time of day you know your house looks its brightest -- and if the weather doesn’t cooperate, be willing to re-schedule.

A Las Vegas listing that shows even a few rooms that haven’t been properly de-cluttered can end up alienating potential buyers. Serious buyers want to be able to envision how a house will look once they move in: hard to do when the floors, walls or shelves are packed with your belongings.

Sometimes it’s easy to overlook garbage cans, gardening equipment, or exterior décor touches that once looked nice (and now, let’s face it, don’t). Even though we’re in the midst of the holiday season, don’t let holiday decorations show — in a few weeks they will make it harder for buyers to envision what the property looks like any other time of year. If possible, photograph the house on a bright day with the sun behind you (but remember to keep your shadow out of frame).

You don’t have to be an Ansel Adams to take winning Las Vegas listing photos. Acing the Las Vegas listings is just part of a good campaign — and if you’re ready to market your own home, part of why you should give me a call. It’s actually a great time of year to sell!

Marcelo V. Mayol

The Mayol Realty Group

Realty One Group

702-812-9990

Thursday, December 5, 2013

Las Vegas Home Sellers Bolster Results by Attention to Minor Details

Although the housing market continues to improve, it’s not quite time for the next wave of Las Vegas home sellers to reserve the moving vans. Especially for home sellers who are on the verge of listing their property, it is time to pay attention to the smaller details that would seem inconsequential, but which can nonetheless determine a prospective buyer’s level of enthusiasm (hence, the size of their offer!).

One of the humblest details that can go unattended is grout. Honestly. A flawlessly tiled shower or kitchen splashboard can go unnoticed if the grout looks as if has gone bad. The do-it-yourself fixes are relatively easy to handle, so before that first open house is imminent, here is the way DIY experts tell us we can eliminate the issue entirely:

Use a hammer and chisel to chip away at the questionable grout. When doing this, aim the tool directly into the grout so you do not damage the tiles. This is the part where you must take your time: rushing now could mean to re-tile.

Have a vacuum handy. Once grout has been removed, use it to thoroughly clear away the debris. You’ll need a clean area before re-grouting begins.

Always wear gloves during the re-grouting. You should also use a grout float (available at any of our Las Vegas hardware stores) to make sure the grout is spread and removed easily. Spread the grout into any gaps where they appear, and press it down firmly into the corners using your fingers.

Finish using a grout sealant, and be sure to give it time to cure. The momentary inconvenience will more than pay off when you see the final result.

As The Wall Street Journal points out, “Deals can fall through at the last minute for a variety of reasons.” While crumbling grout is unlikely to actually cause a deal to fall apart at the last minute, home sellers find that details like sparkling, well cared-for tiling can help land that deal in the first place! Las Vegas home sellers — it’s time to call me if you’re ready to list this holiday season!

Marcelo V. Mayol

The Mayol Realty Group

Realty One Group

702-812-9990

Friday, November 22, 2013

Tight Lending Standards Create More Seller Financing

November's Mortgage Credit Availability Index shows a slight relaxation in lending standards — but as most Las Vegas home buyers and sellers will agree, getting a mortgage is still difficult. With mortgage availability benchmarked at 100, although it’s currently at 111 ½, compared with the 800 it stood at in 2007, today’s is still a tough environment.

That’s why Las Vegas seller financing is being considered by more homeowners. When a home is owned outright, seller financing can draw a higher selling price (with future interest payments as a bonus). But before making such an offer, Las Vegas homeowners need to consider all of the ramifications: there is more involved than just the assumption of added risk.

Of course, ordering and examining a buyer’s credit report is the starting point. If the story it tells needs too many explanations, it’s time to walk away. Foreclosing on a seller-financed home can be more difficult than through a traditional foreclosure —particularly if the financing documents are substandard.

At first blush, seller financing might seem to simplify the whole transaction, but in fact some details usually handled by a bank must be hammered out:

• Who will pay for the appraisal; who for the inspection?
• Who is going to be responsible for property taxes and upkeep?
• Will the deed be transferred to the buyer right away, or only after the home is paid off?

Those issues point out why a “handshake deal” can’t be recommended for a Las Vegas seller financing arrangement. Just consider the last two points: if the deed hasn’t been transferred and taxes are in arrears, whose credit is harmed?

A good attorney will draft an agreement that nails down responsibilities and penalties for a buyer default as well as a detailed payment structure. A well-drafted seller financing agreement protects both parties by preventing misunderstandings and providing an unambiguous inducement for good behavior.

Given the right buyer, clear communicating and a framework cemented by the proper paperwork, Las Vegas seller financing can provide the missing element that makes a sale possible. If you will be listing your own Las Vegas home this fall, when you give me a call, we can discuss many of the different paths to success.

Marcelo V. Mayol

The Mayol Realty Group

Realty One Group

702-812-9990

Saturday, August 10, 2013

‘Seller Sabotage’ Can Affect a Las Vegas Home for Sale

If you’ve listed your Las Vegas home for sale this summer, no matter what your future plans may be, they won’t get under way until Job One is accomplished: turning your front yard ‘Home For Sale’ sign into one that reads ‘Sold!’ That’s why the last thing you need is to inadvertently hinder the sale yourself. There are a few traps that sellers can easily avoid, so if you plan to list your home for sale in Las Vegas this summer, it’s important to be aware of two of the most common ones:

Hanging Around

Real estate is at least partially an emotional affair. When the seller is right there hovering during a showing, his house remains just that – his. You want your potential buyers to linger — spend time imagining themselves in the place — rather than feeling like they are intruding on someone else’s turf. So relax; let your agent point to the special features you think should be highlighted. You’ll be free to take an hour or two for errands in town.

Limiting Showings

It only takes that one prospect to fall in love with your home and make a successful sale. But if that one party isn’t able to see your property, everyone misses out. The key is for your place to be available during the time when they are free to be out searching Las Vegas’ homes for sale — and that may be Tuesday morning or Saturday afternoon. The more serious you are about selling, the less stringent your requirements for advance notice should be.

Of course, your agent will always agree to a reasonable set of hours. For instance, any time Monday through Friday from 9am to 3pm with an hour’s notice; weekends between 10am - 5pm with two hours’ notice. The fact is, truly determined sellers very rarely require 24 or 48 hours’ notice. Those can be effective deal-squelchers!

Selling homes in Las Vegas — working with you to attract top dollar for your property — is what I’m good at. Call anytime to discuss how we can work together to get that ‘Sold!’ sign planted in your front yard!

Marcelo V. Mayol

The Mayol Realty Group

Realty One Group

702-812-9990

Thursday, August 8, 2013

FSBO Conundrum: Can I Still Use My Real Estate Agent?

According to the National Association of Realtors, last year there was a 14% decline in the number of For Sale By Owner (FSBO) properties. Despite that decline, FSBO properties are still available in Las Vegas – and in an inventory-challenged market, you might find one of them is a pretty tempting buying opportunity.

But here is where caution is warranted — and where you may be amply rewarded by seeking a Las Vegas buyer’s agent to represent you. There’s more than one reason why:

FSBO owners may, er, hide things

It can be tempting for FSBO sellers to cover up problems that would have been picked up if a seller's agent had been involved. By using an experienced buyer's agent, you stand a much better chance of identifying those common problems. A qualified inspector (your agent will recommend a good one) can help you spot the more well-hidden ones.

FSBO properties usually cost more!

Statistics bear it out: it’s estimated that FSBO properties can cost 10 to 20% more than those listed via real estate agents. Owners in Las Vegas just tend to overestimate their property's worth and selling potential. And without the counsel and guidance of a real estate professional, sellers usually establish a stronger emotional attachment to their first listing price. The presence of your buyer’s agent (with a notebook full of comps) is sure to power up your negotiating stance!

Legal issues

One of the main reasons to team with an agent is the plethora of legal issues that are interwoven with residential real estate sale transactions. By using an agent, you stand to identify any contractual mishaps before they are executed — and well before costly repercussions materialize. Since many owners who take the FSBO route in Las Vegas are usually short when it comes to real estate transactional expertise, there may be required disclosures and important paperwork that they have missed. You don’t want to find that out too late.

If you wind up seriously eyeing a Las Vegas FSBO home this summer, save future headaches by including your buyer’s agent commission in your offer. More questions? I’m available for consults this week!

Marcelo V. Mayol

The Mayol Realty Group

Realty One Group

702-812-9990

Tuesday, August 6, 2013

National Mortgage Rates Up — But Purchases Still Climbing!

For Las Vegas homeowners and soon-to-be homeowners, it looks like the end for deeply depressed mortgage rates. Nationally, rising rates have temporarily created a downdraft in home loan applications.

According to the Mortgage Bankers Association, mortgage applications fell 4% in the first week of July after plummeting 11.7% the week before. ‘The Market Composite Index’ is the measure of mortgage loan application volume — and it decreased 4.0% from a week earlier (on a seasonally adjusted basis). Altogether, national mortgage applications so far this July are about a third below their level of a year ago.

The drop in applications comes as no surprise to those of us who keep a steady watch on mortgage rate trends. But there is one accompanying fact that wouldn’t have been as predictable. As USA Today notes, “Despite the rise in rates…the four-year average for home purchases continues to climb since it turned upward in November 2011.”

So what do these apparently contradictory stats mean for Las Vegas residents preparing to sell or buy a house?

Whichever part of the equation you fall into, it’s certainly time to get moving! If you’re considering selling, you will want to put your home on the market to take advantage of the still historically low mortgage rates in Las Vegas. It’s often the case that rising mortgage rates spur a last-minute home-buying rush. If you’re planning on buying in Las Vegas, rising mortgage rates are a pretty good indication that it’s time to put the pedal to the metal.

Either way, if you’re thinking of buying or selling in Las Vegas this summer, I’m standing by to lend a hand. Give me a call to discuss the full picture — including the latest price movement in area neighborhoods.

Marcelo V. Mayol

The Mayol Realty Group

Realty One Group

702-812-9990

Sunday, August 4, 2013

One-Liners To Make Selling Your Home Happen

If you’re thinking of selling your home in Las Vegas this summer, you’re likely to have already considered different approaches to making it stand out from other properties. Will you repaint in the entryway? Stage the living spaces? Should you upgrade the appliances — or leave them as is to keep the asking price as low as possible?

Those are all pivotal decisions, and I would be delighted to offer advice on how each is likely to affect the sales effort. But there is also a less prominent element you may not have considered: the impact the text of your advertising will have on your marketing and – potentially – the overall results. The regimented way listings are presented tend to impart them with a similarity that may not be warranted. Overcoming that effect can make your message draw attention…and prospects.

According to real estate conversion content specialist Karen Hutton, next to the main photograph, the headline is everything. Hutton’s territory is Queensland, Australia, which goes to show how universal marketing truths are. Says Hutton of the headline tactic, “It must arouse curiosity, use meaningful specifics…and be intriguing.”

Some of my favorites noted on her marketing website?

Keep Your Cool: Coffee Just Around The Corner

I’m not sure what this means — it’s why I’d have to read the ad!

Designer Retreat In The Heart Of Town

A perfect marriage of two sales points in just seven words

Go Slow: A Home For Relaxing and Entertaining

A lifestyle pitch that sounds entirely credible

An Urban Getaway To Complement Nature

Instant appeal to city-dwellers who wish they could live in the country

Good Bones: Ready For Your Inner Designer

Clever way to avoid the negative sound of ‘fixer-upper’

If you’re thinking of selling your home in Las Vegas this summer, I’ve got many more sources of inspiration for creating standout marketing designed to get your home S-O-L-D. Contact me today to schedule a strategy-building session. There’s no obligation, and the ideas we discuss can make all the difference to how you approach the many options that are immediately available in today’s market!

Marcelo V. Mayol

The Mayol Realty Group

Realty One Group

702-812-9990

Monday, July 29, 2013

Preparing Your Las Vegas Home for a Virtual Tour

Putting your Las Vegas home up for sale makes you a key player in a marketing team led by your real estate agent. But you don’t have to attend seminars on salesmanship or study the latest marketing best seller to make valuable contributions to your team: heeding a few guiding principals will take care of that.

One of the most valuable is simply this: great marketers know they should appeal to the widest market possible. Today, we can attract a much wider market than ever before — from across the nation to (amazingly enough) buyers around the globe! It’s due to an increasingly popular tool: the virtual tour on the Web.

Because a standout virtual tour doesn’t just happen by itself, here are some fundamentals for preparing the most effective Las Vegas virtual tour:

Disorderly rooms as viewed through any old webcam don’t make the grade. Remember that details you see as assets may be perceived as clutter when viewed through the camera’s lens. This can include personal pictures, books, ornaments and toys. When your home is free from clutter, potential buyers can much more easily picture themselves living in it.
Make sure your furniture is placed to communicate the appearance of spacious, open areas. This may mean being willing to move furniture — even pieces that actually look great in person — away from the middle of the room.
Since taste is an individual matter, it is hard to present a color scheme that appeals to everyone who views your Las Vegas virtual tour. The most universal rule of thumb is to stick to neutral color combinations. While you may love a vibrant blue wall, others may see it as an unwelcome chore — on extra thing they will have to change were they to purchase your home. In contrast, neutral colors can present a blank canvass.

Getting your virtual tour right means showing a pleasing series of comprehensive views that are neat and minimally but attractively furnished. Looking for a Las Vegas Real Estate agent with the right tools to help you sell for top dollar this summer? I’m happy to interview for that job!

Marcelo V. Mayol

The Mayol Realty Group

Realty One Group

702-812-9990

Saturday, July 27, 2013

De-Stressing the Move to a New Las Vegas Home

The Census Bureau tells us that 43 million people move households each year. That definitely makes it a Big Business opportunity! You would think that huge commercial empires would have sprung up to take care of every tiny detail (for a price), but in truth, those companies generally serve a minority of corporate clients. For most of us, we can plan on being pretty much on our own.

If you are going to be headed for a new home in Las Vegas (or know someone who is), there are a few things you can do to make this summer’s move to a new home a little easier.

Before you move to your new home, make sure you get ahead of the curve: reserve some advance time getting everything organized. In the process of packing, you’ll work more efficiently if you have more than enough boxes and trash bins at the ready. By having ample storage containers available, you can pack your belongings slowly and in an organized manner.

If you have young children, arrange childcare well in advance of the move. Unless your children are older and able to help, your suspicion that they are not wholly compatible with the moving process will prove to be correct.

Inform your utility providers well in advance of your move. The few minutes spent could give them the option of a smooth transfer of services to your new property — sometimes even avoiding restart service fees.

Let your bank know that you are moving your residence. This will reduce the risk of your sensitive banking info ending up lost in the mail (or in the wrong hands). It also makes it much less likely that your bank will block your account for suspicious activity when you first begin using your cards in your new town.

A new home in Las Vegas will be an exciting beginning – so if you’ve already found that home, congrats! If you’re just getting the search started, or are preparing to sell before you find your next, contact me this week to go over your options.

Marcelo V. Mayol

The Mayol Realty Group

Realty One Group

702-812-9990