Washington County Weekend Post

There are obvious emo- tional attachments involved with any home, and they sometimes make it difficult to imagine selling. But that's not the only challenge in the process, as sellers also have to time their sale to take advantage of market fluctuations, price their home competi- tively and find the right buyer. Here are a few key mistakes to avoid before putting a "for sale" sign in your front yard. Study up before deciding The modern era gives sellers tools that were previously unavailable, in particular when it comes to gaining an initial understanding of where the market stands in your area. No one can replace the expertise of a local agent, but you don't have to fly blind, either. Go online and look for houses of your general size in your immediate area, then expand your search to take in neighborhoods adjacent to your own. You'll gain valuable information about pricing, but also about what other sellers provided in terms of amenities. There are even ideas to be gleaned on staging your home for potential buyers. Leave emotion out of it A stranger looking to buy might not have the same taste or may question prized elements of your layout and decor. They might disagree about the paint colors, a remodeling decision or your decorative choices. Perhaps they t hink there is a better school district elsewhere or question some of your local HOA policies. These can be difficult criticisms to hear, because they sometimes go to a very personal place. Still, it's important to leave emotion out of the selling process. Everyone has their own unique point of view; you just have to wait until a buyer comes along who sees this home and neigh- borhood just like you do. Listen to your local agent Agents have a broader perspective on local home- buying trends, and more particularly on what others are saying about similarly priced, similarly sized houses. They can help keep emotions in check by delivering constructive feedback, discussing comparable information and providing background information specific to the market at that particular point in time. They can also provide a similarly steady hand through the processes of negotiation, signing paperwork and closing when bumps in the road like a negative inspection report or financing issues might pop up. It's a potentially nerve-wracking experience, since you're navigating through an individual journey, but they've seen it all. Lean on that experience. Prepare for future problems Agents are on hand to guide sellers through a sale in the most efficient way they can. But even the most experienced Realtor can't predict unseen issues in your home. Potential buyers, in particular those purchasing their first home, can be scared away by broken or failing appliances and home infrastructure. Even smaller, more aesthetic fixes like repairing a hole in the drywall or replacing a loose doorknob can make the difference with a sale. Decluttering is one of the easiest things sellers can do to better showcase their home. If you're unsure, share any concerns with your agent; they can give you an outsider's opinion on assessing any issues with your home. 2B • WASHINGTON COUNTY POST • SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2021 GMTODAY.COM If you would like to take part in this listing, call (262) 306-5075 for more details. 270124018 Jackson Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church N168 W20152 Main Street 262-677-3143 Sunday Worship: 9:00 AM Pastor Duane A Swenson Still Waters United Methodist Church 3617 Scenic Rd., www.stillwaterschurch.com; 262-677-1311; Contemporary Worship Sun Worship: 9 & 10:30am Sat. Worship: 5:00pm (Labor Day - Memorial Day) Staffed Nursery at all services for birth-3 yrs Sunday School - all services 3yrs-5 th gr Kewaskum Kewaskum House of Prayer 100 Clinton St. • 262-626-8337 • Pastor Joseph Brath • Worship Sun.10am and 6pm • Thurs. 7pm Monthly Creation-Evolution Meeting (2nd Mon.) 6:30pm Quest Youth Group, Warm Friendly Atmosphere Visitors Welcome! www.kehop.com Mequon Alliance Bible Church Sunday Worship Services are in-person & online: 9 & 10:45 AM; Kingdom Kidz (infant-5th gr) & Student Ministries (6th-12th) during both services. Brian Dainsberg, Lead Pastor, 13939 N. Cedarburg Rd, Mequon. 262-375-2400. Find us on FB, Instagram, Twitter, & YouTube. For more information: www.myabc.church Neosho Faith Bible Alliance Church W2477 Lehman Rd (on Highway 60) 920-625-3538, www.faithbiblealliance.com Sunday Worship at 10:00am (in-person & online) Discover Land-Sundays & Sunday School 9:00am Ignition Youth: Sundays 4:00pm (grade 7-12) Discovery Land-Mondays 6:00pm (grade 4K-8) Journey 2 Jesus Wed. 6:30pm (Ages 3yrs-6th Grade) West Bend Calvary Church 1110 E Decorah Rd • 262.338.1171 Sunday Worship 10:00am Kids Church & Nursery Available www.calvarywb.org Community Church 2005 S. Main St., 262-338-0725 Sunday 8:30am & 10am; Nursery at both services Children's Ministry K-6th grade 10am Live-stream at 8:30am on our website: www.westbendchurch.org Eagle's Wings Nazarene Fellowship 609 Sandy Acre Drive, 262-334-7124; Pastor Glenn Butts; Sunday School 9:30am; Sunday Worship 10:45am; Ladies Bible Study Mondays 9:00am; Bible Study/Prayer Mtg Wednesdays 6:30pm www.wbnaz.com Fifth Avenue United Methodist 323 South 5th Ave, 262-334-2059, faumc.org Pastor Clarissa Martinelli A Welcoming Christian Community; Sunday Worship 9:30am Good Shepherd Lutheran (WELS) 777 Indiana Ave., West Bend, 262-334-7881 Saturday 5pm; Sunday 8am & 10:30am Sunday School & Bible Study 9:15am Christian Elementary School, Pre-K thru 8th Grade Little Lambs Child Care Center www.goodshepherdwels.org St. Andrew Lutheran Church (LCMS) & Early Childhood Campus 7750 State Rd. 144 North, 262-335-4200 Worship Sunday 9am Sunday Bible Study 7:45am www.standrew-westbend.org St. Paul's & St. Peter's Lutheran (WELS) St. Paul's - Hwy. Z & German Village Rd. Thurs. 6:30pm; Sunday 9:30am St. Peter's - Beaver Dam & Town Line Rd Sunday 8am, Pastor John Cook, 231-290-3311 *Important!* Due to the COVID-19 Virus, please check with your church for changes or cancellations. © ADOBE STOCK Home-Selling Mistakes MOVIES COMING SOON December 10 West Side Story December 17 Nightmare Alley Spider-Man: No Way Home December 22 The King's Man The Matrix Resurrections Sherlock Homes 3 Sing 2 January 14 Deep Water The Man from Toronto Scream January 21 Operation Fortune: Ruse de guerre January 28 Morbius February 4 Jackass Forever Moonfall February 11 Death on the Nile Marry Me February 18 Ambulance Dog Uncharted March 4 The Batman March 11 Turning Red March 18 Downton Abbey 2

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