Getting your home ready for the Maui real estate market!

It’s time to sell your Maui home, or Maui condo!
It's time to sell your home or condo in Maui, you must be confident that you've got every element in place for negotiating the best terms and highest price before you even list your home. The Maui real estate market is evolving and changing daily, and you want an experienced residential pro in your corner who can help you move your home, or condo as quickly and professionally as possible. Steven is a professional, full-time agents. I have 36 years in Maui, with 15 years as a Maui Realtor.
Maui is one of the top destination spots on the planet. This will always be a driving factor the will keep the Maui market stable. We have seen an increase in sales in homes and condos with prices finally finding the market correction in price. All in all, the market will continue to level out and 2009 will bring about a much more normal course. As report in September in the Maui News, it looks like we hit the bottom.
Now that you've decided to sell, my job is to do the best job I can of marketing your property. When you decide to list with me, I will provide an extensive marketing plan for your property. My company also has the largest showroom/ office at The Shops at Wailea. We are in the process of remodeling to better represent and promote your properties. Lastly you need a fierce negotiator. We will work hard to make your transaction as smooth and stress-free as possible. Guaranteed!
Getting Started
1. Find the right representative. The experience and knowledge of a dedicated real estate professional can be priceless. A good Realtor® forms a powerful team with his/her clients to ensure a smooth, successful, stress-free sale.

2. Determine your needs/wants for the sale and for your new home. Selling your primary residence can be tricky because you must simultaneously think about where you would like to buy. First, weigh your priorities - selling price is certainly important, but having a quick and efficient sale can often be a fair trade-off for a slightly lower offer. Talk to your agent and make sure you are both on the same page about your personal priorities. At the same time, you should be compiling a needs/wants list for the home you will buy. Chances are good you will have to act fairly quickly when your house sells, so any preparation you can do in advance will serve you well.
3. Prepare your house for showing. Unprepared homes can create sales disasters. Your home will never get as much attention from potential buyers as when it is first listed, so it's essential to clear clutter, clean, make repairs, and put your home's best foot forward. Don't "open for business" until your home is ready to be seen as favorably as possible.
4. Get the lowdown on the Maui market. Being realistic about your market is the key to a smooth sale. You can attempt to do it yourself and save a few thousand dollars, but there's no substitute for a professional real estate representative when it comes to local market knowledge.
5. List away! Lots of photos and online exposure are the key to getting a good response for your listing. So there you go, lets get busy and get your Maui home or condo sold.

Steven Bickens R(S), GRI, ABR
The Wailea Group, LLC
3750 Wailea Alanui, Suite 5WE
Wailea, Maui, Hi 96753
www.nickensmaui.com
Email: nickens@maui.net
Cell: 808-280-2208