If you are a home seller, real estate agent or builder, you already realize the market is and has been tough. Knowing that upfront could help you in many ways. For instance, what if you could sell a property (or a bunch of them for that matter), faster and for more money... even in a tough market?

Here’s a secret: Think like the BUYER.

Many people have watched enough HGTV to understand that there are expectations that first time home buyers hold. They expect a home on the market to look good; all the clutter put away, walls freshly painted and everything spit-shined. But beyond the granite countertops and curb appeal, what is really for sale?

In many cases, home buyers and first-time home owners rarely know exactly what they are getting. What has gone on with the heating and cooling system? What damage has been done to the roof? What other issues have arisen as the home has aged? What repairs have been required? What about the dozens of other things that make up a home?

Just like a Carfax® report can help buyers choose a car (and keep the lemons at bay), home buyers need a tool to offer reassurance that they are not buying someone else’s problems for an even bigger and more important purchase than a pre-owned car... a pre-owned home or even a brand new one.

Sure, clients can read disclosure forms and hire inspectors later on, but what if you could provide answers during the buying process? What if you could offer this information to help sell the home, before asking them to spend the money or waste time unnecessarily?

If your property has green construction, top of the line amenities, energy star rated appliances, and home maintenance records to prove they are in great shape, then prove it. Show what you have and demonstrate that the property is cared for. Buyers value proof. Verify your claims.

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