Paul & Colleen Tosello, Realtors Keller Williams Realty - Southlake, TX

Curb Appeal! No matter how amazing the inside of your home looks, buyers are already making judgments and forming their opinions before they even walk through the door. Remember, when it comes to selling, you will never have a second chance to make another first impression. That’s why having good curb appeal is the first secret to sell your home. As buyers approach your property, it is important to make them feel welcomed and safe. Typically, you can get 100% return on the money you put into the exterior of your home.

There are 3 key components to selling your home that we use to perfection. 1. Modern Web Platform We make sure that your home gets seen by the right people. We create a custom Facebook Marketing Campaign for your home that reaches thousands of potential buyers. You'll be surprised when you see the number of people tagging friends and family on the post! 2. Facebook Marketing Campaign Our database is full of buyers who are actively looking for properties that no one else has access to! Once we list you property we send a mass email to our exclusive list. 3. Exclusive Email Database Your home deserves to be showcased in all its glory! Our website earns the attention of today's modern, mobile buyers. It's user-friendly, beautiful and captures 100's of leads each month!

Lenders want to see that you have maintained a steady job. Although you could be getting a raise or setting yourself up for future growth, I recommend being patient and waiting until after the home buying process.

Definitely not! Most buyers overestimate how much is needed for a down payment. That is probably why this is the biggest myth amongst first-time home-buyers. While it's better to have a larger down payment, it is not necessary. The time you spend saving for the down payment is also the time you’re not building equity and putting your money to work in a home. And if your home value increases over the years, you’re building equity even faster. So in some circumstances, it can actually be a better move financially to buy as soon you are able, without waiting to have the 20% of your purchase value. There are plenty of programs available that allow for a lower down payment budget. For example, those who qualify for an FHA loan can pay as little as 3.5% down, while VA loans allow as little as 0% down for a mortgage.

This is a good question! It really depends on what you're looking for in a home. There are pros and cons to both. We created a blog post about it in detail: https://www.dfwhomeinfo.com/blog/existing-home-vs-new-construction In short, Pros of New Construction: - Customizable - Low Cost Maintenance - Amenities - Value Pros of Pre-Owned: - Landscaping - Unique Features - Move-in Time - Lot Size As always, it’s important to consider all your options, as well as your lifestyle, before you ever make a final decision. The Tosello Team's real estate agents consider it part of our job as your real estate consultant to listen to what you value most and help you determine your best path to homeownership. Give one of us a call or text today at 817-992-9978. We’d love to set up a consultation appointment!

I'd highly recommend waiting until you have closed on the home to finance a car. Opening and closing credit accounts can cause your credit to drop or fluctuate. This can really affect your financing ability for a new home and may increase your interest rate.

Depending on the age of your property, I may suggest making a few repairs in order to command the highest price. The extent of repairs needed often has to do with the comparable homes in your area for sale. For example, if there’s a home exactly like yours on the market, but that one has a brand new roof, the agent may suggest replacing yours. But, you don’t necessarily have to make expensive repairs if you don’t want to — you could sell your home as-is. Some buyers like the idea of updating and customizing a property to exactly suit their needs. Others do not want to incur costly repairs on day one.

At the time of this writing, our average days on market for our listings is 32 days.

At the time of this writing, our average sales price to original list price is 99.35%

Markets are about timing — yours could be on an upswing and selling could mean you’re missing out on receiving more for your home later. However, markets can also just as dramatically swing the other way, just like they did in 2008. The lesson? You can’t really time the market. Instead, focus on easy (and inexpensive) tasks in your control that can help your home sell for more whenever the time is right. Decluttering, painting your rooms neutral colors and even cleaning up your yard can sometimes bring a home’s value up regardless of what the market is doing.

This is a good one! There are definitely more negatives than positives: Hidden Cost #1 Low-Ball Offers: One seller reviewing their experience with Opendoor reported being hit with repair costs and other hidden fees, including $8,000 in fees added an hour before he was closing on his property. Hidden Cost #2: No Human Contact: The relationship between you and the company can be minimal. One seller shared the roof repair experts hired by the company left her home without completing the project. She was later charged $21,000 for the repairs. Hidden Cost #3: The Ability to Close on Your Next Home: The agreements with IBuy companies are drawn by attorneys representing the Company, so they could have the ability to withdraw their offer. If you’re thinking about making your next move, start by getting in touch with us to learn more about what you can expect from the selling process with a realtor.

Good question! 1. Our marketing is data driven and aggressive. In other words, we don't just put your house on MLS and hope for the best. We're here to make home buyers fall in love with your home and it all starts with that first impression. Our professional photographers and videographers are second to none and will use state of the art camera equipment to take stunning HD photos, aerial photos, and HD video tours. 2. We utilize Facebook to heavily market your listing. We'll advertise your home on Facebook to with an average reach of 10,000+ in just 1 week. This strategy helps engage buyers in a compelling way. You can check out our Facebook marketing here: https://www.facebook.com/ToselloTeam/ To see our full plan for marketing your home check out: https://www.dfwhomeinfo.com/great-marketing

Paul Tosello has been in real estate since 1984. The Tosello Team has over 60 years combined experience in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex! Paul and his team have ranked in the top 1-2% in the nation, since 1992.

We have help clients buy and sell over 2000 homes since we started real estate. This is all local to the Dallas/Fort Worth area including Tarrant County, Denton County, and Dallas County.