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Sellabration 2020!


Sellabration – Our Annual Kick-Off event at Rector Hayden REALTORS®

We kicked off our 2020 season, with our award ceremony, “Sellabration”! It was a fabulous time celebrating the success of each one of our real estate agents in our Rector Hayden REALTORS family.

Every year, we look forward to this gathering to embrace each other’s achievements, and encourage each other in our businesses.  We’re honored to work with our amazing agents, leaders in the brokerage, and full-time staff who work hard every single day in our community.

The full album of photos from our event can be found on our facebook page

› 2020 President’s Club Awards ‹

  • Halfhill Auction Group
  • Alma Hopkins
  • Eve Stern
  • The Gary Denton Group
  • Castle Key Group
  • Cindy Shryock
  • Karen Burns
  • Shannon Foster
  • Harold and Cindy Taylor
  • Randy Adkins
  • Caitlin Mittle
  • The Delaney Team
  • Louis and Susan Baldwin
  • Mary Ann Simpson
  • Nancy Smith
  • Feola Williams Group
  • The Hamilton Montgomery Group
  • Anne Osborne

 

 

We honored a very important goal for our agents:

The Platinum Producer Award

Rector Hayden’s highest honor- TOP 10. 

 

  1. Riddell-Smith Group

  2. The Justice Group

  3. Jeri Hartley

  4. Laura Hayden

  5. The Bells

  6. The Woeste Group

  7. Humes Ward Team

  8. KY Shines Group

  9. Chad Helm

  10. Cathy Cornett-Wilson

 



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The Problems with Clutter Copy

The urge to de-clutter often stems from a simple annoyance, like stepping on a Lego or running into furniture that’s too big for the space. But in order to really commit to a more minimalist lifestyle, you’ll want to consider the deeper ramifications of having too much “stuff”.

Here are some insights you can use for downsizing your belongings, and how doing so can affect everything from your expenses to your well-being….to selling your home.

Problem One: Clutter is expensive

For many of us, a successful shopping trip is one where the cart is filled to the brim with good deals — not one where we successfully avoided the tempting sale section and bought only what we needed. Once the habit of getting a good deal takes hold, it can seem impossible to say no to another knick-knack or a second set of novelty wine glasses — or to see that these items will be a waste of money in the long run.  Of course, it isn’t just the buying of “stuff” that makes it expensive. Storing it can also get pricey. Too many people are paying thousands of dollars per year to store items they’ll never use or see again.

Problem Two: It isn’t making you happier

If your cluttered home stresses you out, you’re not overthinking it and you’re not alone. A recent UCLA study shows that women with a high density of household objects feel more stressed than those with less stuff.  It’s not hard to see why: Well-maintained homes are the ideal portrayed in every magazine and movie, but the expectation to buy more stuff also weighs heavily on most Americans. The end result? Families purchase things they don’t need and don’t have space for, then feel stressed that their houses don’t resemble the ones portrayed on HGTV.

Problem Three: It makes it harder to sell your home

Today’s homebuyers expect to see de-cluttered homes with clean walls, minimal décor and extra storage.  To list a home that will appeal to the masses, most sellers may need to depersonalize by boxing up personal items and photographs (and maybe change up furniture arrangements) — but sellers with overly-cluttered homes may have to look into investing in a storage rental unit to get their home in peak selling condition.

 

Considering selling?

Decluttering is usually the first step to selling your home, and we can help advise you on that – and the rest of the process.  Call your Rector Hayden Agent today!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Categories
Home Insights Home Owning Tips Home Selling Tips Newsletter Featurettes

The Problems with Clutter

The urge to de-clutter often stems from a simple annoyance, like stepping on a Lego or running into furniture that’s too big for the space. But in order to really commit to a more minimalist lifestyle, you’ll want to consider the deeper ramifications of having too much “stuff”.

Here are some insights you can use for downsizing your belongings, and how doing so can affect everything from your expenses to your well-being….to selling your home.

Problem One: Clutter is expensive

For many of us, a successful shopping trip is one where the cart is filled to the brim with good deals — not one where we successfully avoided the tempting sale section and bought only what we needed. Once the habit of getting a good deal takes hold, it can seem impossible to say no to another knick-knack or a second set of novelty wine glasses — or to see that these items will be a waste of money in the long run.  Of course, it isn’t just the buying of “stuff” that makes it expensive. Storing it can also get pricey. Too many people are paying thousands of dollars per year to store items they’ll never use or see again.

Problem Two: It isn’t making you happier

If your cluttered home stresses you out, you’re not overthinking it and you’re not alone. A recent UCLA study shows that women with a high density of household objects feel more stressed than those with less stuff.  It’s not hard to see why: Well-maintained homes are the ideal portrayed in every magazine and movie, but the expectation to buy more stuff also weighs heavily on most Americans. The end result? Families purchase things they don’t need and don’t have space for, then feel stressed that their houses don’t resemble the ones portrayed on HGTV.

Problem Three: It makes it harder to sell your home

Today’s homebuyers expect to see de-cluttered homes with clean walls, minimal décor and extra storage.  To list a home that will appeal to the masses, most sellers may need to depersonalize by boxing up personal items and photographs (and maybe change up furniture arrangements) — but sellers with overly-cluttered homes may have to look into investing in a storage rental unit to get their home in peak selling condition.

 

Considering selling?

Decluttering is usually the first step to selling your home, and we can help advise you on that – and the rest of the process.  Call your Rector Hayden Agent today!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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How Sellers Can Pass Their Appraisal

How Sellers Can Pass The Appriasal

How sellers can “pass” their appraisal

 

How does the appraisal process work and what influences it?

If you’re selling your home, here are insights you can use to get a fair, informed appraisal for your property.

 

What does an appraiser do?

In short, an appraiser determines the current value of a property. They do this by performing a walk-through of the interior and exterior of the property and making note of any amenities such as a finished basement. They will also note health and safety code violations or other areas of concern. Most appraisers will utilize comparable home data (often referred to as comps) of nearby recent sales and neighborhood statistics to help determine a home’s value.

 

Understanding an appraiser’s work style

Since appraisers are independent contractors (hired by the lender and typically billed back to the buyer), it’s important to understand that they have their own preferences and work styles. While they are on your property, it’s essential to allow them one to two hours to complete the inspection without interruption. However, there are things you can do to make the appraiser’s job easier — and help your home get an accurate valuation.

 

How can the seller help?

  • Make sure all utilities are on
  • Ensure spaces and mechanicals are clean, functioning and free of debris
  • Replace burned out lights and make needed repairs
  • Make sure crawl spaces, attics and outbuildings are accessible

 

What happens if the home doesn’t appraise?

If a property appraises under the sales price, your options will then be:

  • Request a reconsideration of value. Although unlikely, it’s possible that the appraisal could be reconsidered and you could still close at the price agreed upon by you and the buyer
  • Ask the buyer to pay more than the appraisal by increasing their downpayment
  • Renegotiate the contract, by dropping the contract price to the appraised price

 

What happens if the home appraises?

Hooray, your property appraised at the sales price! All systems are go and you’re on your way to the closing table. Now the buyer’s financial and credit history will be verified, the lender will approve the home mortgage loan and the loan package will be submitted to the title company to prepare the documents for closing.

 

 

 

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Tips for a Quick Summer Sale

If you’re thinking about selling your home this summer, there’s no time like the present to start making it a reality.

It’s still a sellers’ market. Buyer demand remains high and the number of homes for sale is still lower than it’s been for years. This means you may have a greater chance of receiving multiple offers. Combine that with great financing options and historically low mortgage rates, and the odds are good that you’ll sell your home for top dollar.

 

Avoid the biggest pitfall — overpricing

The majority of showing activity occurs within the first two weeks after a home is listed for sale on the market. By pricing your home competitively, you’ll get more showings upfront. When activity comes early, you are more likely to earn close to the listing price and potentially attract multiple offers. If you overprice and the home sits on the market for months, buyers will then be much more likely to underbid in hopes of securing a bargain.

Together, you and your Rector Hayden Agent will work to assess your home’s current market value by taking into account the prices of competing properties and recently sold properties nearby, as well as conditions and amenities.

 

Improving your odds

Familiarize yourself with common pitfalls that can prevent you from selling your home quickly – an unwelcoming exterior, an interior that may feel too “lived in,” a kitchen that needs major updating and excessive clutter throughout (especially in closets).

A few small improvements can make a world of difference. Improve curb appeal by freshening up the landscaping, update a kitchen with upgraded countertops or freshen outdated cabinets with a coat of white paint. New appliances, light fixtures and flooring are an easy way to add appeal, especially in key areas like kitchens and bathrooms.  And, of course, decluttering may be needed to get closer to that “model home” appearance buyers find so enticing.

So now you’re ready to sell!!  If you aren’t already connected with a Rector Hayden REALTOR, we’d love for you to give us a call.  During our business hours, 7 days a week, call in and be connected with an agent on duty who will be happy to answer any questions you may have!  You can reach us at 859-276-4811 or Toll Free at 1-800-228-9025!  Or – feel free to send in an e-mail to clientcare@rhr.com and your message will be sent to an agent.