JUST SOLD! Lynne MacFarlane Homes – 234 Jason Way Mountain View

Congratulations To My Savvy Home Sellers!!
We were able to negotiate $336K+ over list with several strong multiple offers!
If you’re wanting to cash out that sweet equity and value you’ve gained over time like my smart sellers did,
make sure you give us a call.
I’d love to explain how we were able to get many interested, well-qualified buyers. It’s not just luck, it’s understanding each market & knowing specific areas. It’s also about home preparation and I would love to share with you our process.
The market is red hot! There’s low inventory and still favorable interest rates. With the threat of inflation, people are looking where to park their money and home buyers are ready to step into a single family home or become first time home buyers.
Congratulations to my sellers again, they deserve an applause & a smooth retirement for moving quickly and taking our advice to achieve top dollar.
Let me know if you’re considering a move in 2022, we would love to help you every step of the way (from decluttering to negotiating with buyer agents) we are with you!
Questions on how to sell your how in today’s market? I’d love to help you!
Lynne Watanabe MacFarlane, MCDM, SRES, SRS | Realtor
Mobile: (408) 800-1141 or (831) 346-2743
Email: lmacfarlane@intero.com
3 Must-Do’s When Selling Your House This Year

It’s exciting to put a house on the market and to think about making new memories in new spaces. However, despite the anticipation of what’s to come, we can still have deep sentimental attachments to the home we’re leaving behind. Growing emotions can help or hinder a sale depending on how we manage them.
When it comes to the bottom line, homeowners need to know what it takes to avoid costly mistakes when it’s time to move. Being mindful and prepared for the process can help you stay on the right track when selling your house this year.
1. Price Your Home Right
When inventory is low, like it is in the current market, it’s common to think buyers will pay whatever we ask when setting a listing price. Believe it or not, that’s not always true. Don’t forget that the buyer’s bank will send an appraiser to determine the fair value for your house. The bank will not lend more than what the house is worth, so be aware that you might need to renegotiate the price after the appraisal. A real estate professional will help you set the true value of your home.
2. Keep Your Emotions in Check
Today, homeowners are living in their houses for a longer period of time. Since 1985, the average tenure, or the time a homeowner has owned their home, has increased from 5 to 10 years (as shown in the graph below):
This is several years longer than what used to be the historical norm. The side effect, however, is when you stay in one place for so long, you may get even more emotionally attached to your space. If it’s the first home you bought or the house where your children grew up, it very likely means something extra special to you. Every room has memories, and it’s hard to detach from the sentimental value.
For some homeowners, that makes it even harder to negotiate and separate the emotional value of the house from the fair market price. That’s why you need a real estate professional to help you with the negotiations along the way.
3. Stage Your Home Properly

Staging makes a home feel inviting plus today’s modern savvy realtor uses virtual real estate technologies. I provide what buyers and sellers truly want in experience and safety!
We’re generally quite proud of our décor and how we’ve customized our houses to make them our own unique homes, but not all buyers will feel the same way about your design. That’s why it’s so important to make sure you stage your house with the buyer in mind.
Buyers want to envision themselves in the space so it truly feels like it could be their own. They need to see themselves inside with their furniture and keepsakes – not your pictures and decorations. Stage and declutter so they can visualize their own dreams as they walk down the hall. A real estate professional can help you with tips to get your home ready to stage and sell.
Bottom Line
Today’s sellers’ market might be your best chance to make a move. If you’re considering selling your house, let’s connect so you have the help need to navigate through the process while prioritizing these must-do’s.
Curious about what your home is worth? We can assist you (click here).
Here are 5 reasons why having a digital savvy realtor using virtual real estate technologies benefits buyers and sellers in today’s demanding market: https://bit.ly/YourREadvisor
Would you like to learn what your property is worth in this current market?
Give me a call, whether it be selling, relocating, downsizing or right sizing,
I’m here to assist you with your goals.
Lynne
831-346-2743 text/voice
Lynne Watanabe MacFarlane, MCDM, SRES | Realtor
PFAC Silicon Valley affiliate
Intero | A Berkshire Hathaway Affiliate
phone 831.346.2743
Lmacfarlane @ Intero.com
www.lynnemacfarlane.com
DRE# 02066698