The Connections Bridgewater-Somerville June-2019

theconnectionsnj.com 908-236-7997 Fax: 908-236-7686 1260 Rt. 22 West • Lebanon (only minutes off Rt. 31, 78, 287, 202 & 206) www.capconnections.com WHATEVER THE WEATHER… WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED! CAP Connection The TRUCK CAPS & TONNEAU COVERS Tool Boxes • Bug Shields • Hitches • Running Boards • Bed Liners Push Bars • Vent Visors • Floor Mats • Fog Lights • Ladder Racks Gift Certificates Available! We Carry a Full Line of Washes and Waxes for your Vehicle! JERACO, ACCESS & OTHER QUALITY BRANDS Recently, a national real estate brokerage proclaimed Thursday as the best day to list a home for sale. According to their study results, homes listed on a Thursday sell more quickly, and for an average of $3,000 higher than homes listed on other days. So how did Thursday become the new spokesmodel for the real estate industry? Taking a closer look, isolating a particular day of the week misinterprets the facts. Consider the long list of preparation tasks that lead up to readiness for sale, both by the homeowner and by a compe- tent real estate agent. A good agent advises their clients to make repairs, declut- ter, clean, and apply a fresh coat of paint. Sellers looking for the best sale outcome will also brighten the exterior and land- scape of their home. These actions combine to achieve readiness for photos and buyer showings. If the proper steps aren’t taken, a home will not look its best or sell successfully, no matter what day of the week the listing is announced. Similarly, the asking price must adequately reflect the current market values. If priced too high, a home will take longer to generate showings and an offer. Thursday seems to hit the sweet spot for buyers browsing online listings: it’s not too early in the week to forget, and not too late to make weekend plans for a showing or open house. If your photos aren’t ready on Thursday, it won’t help to publi- cize the other details without them. A good agent arranges professional photos in advance, so that they can be processed and edited along with home facts and descriptions. Everything (includ- ing a plan for accommodating showing requests) must be ready to “activate” in a coordinated, simultaneous effort. It’s no coin- cidence that sellers and agents who are completely prepared to present a home in its best light, earn the freedom to choose the most convenient and effective day to list for sale. Responsible sellers choose an experienced agent to advise and represent them, and then make every effort to prepare their home for sale. A well-maintained and sparkling home, listed at a competitive price, enhanced by high-quality photos and market- ing, will always get the best response from buyers. There is no particular day that will either guarantee or prevent your home from selling success- fully. Preparation is the key to a prompt and successful sale, every day of the week. Local expert Johanna Wiseman of RE/MAX Preferred Professionals can be reached at 908-705-0652, or visit MyBridgewaterHome.com THERE’S SOMETHING ABOUT THURSDAY By: Johanna Wiseman See ad on page 4 Financing Available with Credit Approval Come visit our showroom! 174 Route 31, Flemington, NJ 08822 908.483.5126 - fesnj.com SALES-INSTALLATION-DESIGN-MAINTENANCE-REPAIRS RESIDENTIAL-SCHOOLS-CLUBHOUSES-HOTELS MUNICIPALITIES-WELLNESS CENTERS-GYMS home & design PAGE 28