Anita Ricci

Determine Your Budget: Before you start looking at homes, assess your finances and determine how much you can afford to spend on a property. Consider factors like your income, savings, expenses, and debt obligations. This really is the first step so you can look for homes you can afford. There are many different home-buying programs right now that can help with down payment assistance. Get Pre-Approved for a Mortgage: Getting pre-approved for a mortgage will give you a clear idea of how much you can borrow from a lender. I have really great lenders I have worked with over the years. I get no kickbacks for you using them, they have just always taken care of my clients. Define Your Needs and Preferences: Make a list of your must-have features and preferences in a home, such as location, size, layout, amenities, and any other specific requirements. Research the Market: Familiarize yourself with the local real estate market trends, including property prices, inventory levels, and average days on the market. This will help you make informed decisions.

Set a Realistic Price: We can work together to determine a competitive listing price based on market trends, comparable sales in the area, and the condition of your home. Overpricing WILL deter potential buyers. Enhance Curb Appeal: First impressions matter. Make sure the exterior of your home looks inviting by maintaining the lawn, landscaping, and exterior surfaces. Consider making minor repairs or upgrades to boost curb appeal. Declutter and Depersonalize: I have several very talented stagers and organizers that can plan a budget for your individual needs. These often bring in higher sales amounts because buyers truly appreciate a home that they can envision being theirs. It also makes your home appear more spacious and allows potential buyers to envision themselves living there. Consider staging your home to showcase its best features. Make Necessary Repairs: Address any visible issues or maintenance problems in your home, such as leaky faucets, peeling paint, or damaged fixtures. A well-maintained home will attract more buyers and command a higher price. Be Flexible with Showings: Make your home available for showings at convenient times for potential buyers, including evenings and weekends. Flexibility can help maximize the number of interested buyers who view your property. Consider making plans to go away your first weekend on market. This has helped many of my sellers manage many showings that first live weekend. Consider Pre-Listing Inspections: Conducting pre-listing inspections can help identify any potential issues upfront, allowing you to address them before listing your home. This can streamline the selling process and provide peace of mind to buyers. Managing a buy and sell with a rent back option: We can manage a buy/ sell at the same time by negotiating for you to be able to stay in your home for a few weeks till you are moved into your next home. This has offered many of my sellers some peace of mind during this hectic time of life.

I have worked with every type of buyer or seller at this point of my career. I have worked with out of state clients and helped them arrange their entire relocation. I have helped buyers moving up, moving down, new construction, investing, selling their investments, flipped properties, starting a business, and rental properties.

Recently I helped clients from California purchase a home in PA. The process was seamless and I now consider us friends. They have already recommended me to another client I am helping to do the same.

I got started in Real Estate, by working in a high level real estate office in their accounting department. I quickly became their accounting manager of 6 offices. I loved helping agents through their transactions, and finally decided that I should become an agent myself.