Whether you are a first time seller or a little more seasoned at the job, this article will help you sell your house faster than you think! The most important thing to remember is to take the time to make your house stand out over the competition.
#10 The Right Price: When it comes to selling pretty much anything, the best approach is to have the price lower than what the item is actually worth. This is no different with real estate. Get your property appraised and then drop the price from what it is worth. People love to get a deal and the bidders will see your sale and rush to get it at the lowest possible price.
#9 Space: Nobody wants to store all their things in the open or have to worry about buying storage containers when purchasing a new place. It is ideal to have plenty of options on where to keep belongings, even if that means you need to add some cabinets or closets to your property before selling.
#8 Lights, Camera, Action!: Yes, there are people who want to crawl into a dark hole and lurk, but generally speaking when it comes to selling your home, you’ll want to amplify the light and visibility. Being able to see every facet of the home in natural light is always a big plus. This gives off a cheery and well-received mood not only to potential buyers, but to the seller as well.
#7 Experience: Rushing into buying anything is a bad idea. Hiring an agent should not be a light thing when selling your home. Your agent will be the face that will draw people in or scare them away so make sure that before you hire that your new agent is not only experienced, but kind and well-received by others.
#6 No Pets Allowed: Whether you or your potential buyers are animal lovers or not, it is not a good idea to have animals present in your home at the times of it being shown. Traces of fur, kitty litter, and pet smell detract greatly from the positive light you are trying to shed on your property.
#5 Clean Instead of Upgrading: A fancy porch or new appliances may make your home more desirable, but can leave a major hole in your pocket that you will doubtfully fix with the selling of your property. It is best to stick to small or temporary fixes rather than shell out big bucks on home improvement. Simply making sure your home is clean will go further than you think with the sale.
#4 Not Your Home Sweet Home: You may think leaving family photos or children’s toys or even that special DVD collection of yours out makes the place seem more like a home than a house and it may to you, but not to buyers. They don’t want to walk in and see YOUR home; they want to imagine THEIR home.
#3 The Kitchen is the Most Important Room in the House: Let’s face it, food is a huge part of being human and that leads us to the kitchen and most of your upgrading allowances should be given to it. Nobody wants to step into a kitchen that looks dated. Upgrade those countertops and cabinets and throw on a fresh coat of paint! Let your potential buyers imagine cooking a meal for the entire family there over and over.
#2 Stay Prepared!: Even if it is an inconvenience to you, keep the home and yourself ready to show at all times. Your top priority while having your home on the market is attracting others and making them want to buy your property. Don’t allow yourself to get distracted from the appearance of your home.
#1 A Lasting Impression: While working to make the inside of your home more attractive, don’t forget to work on the outside of your home as well. This is what people will see first. Even if through its door, the home is immaculate, potential buyers will already feel the house isn’t up to par if the outside of the house is dirty, run down, or just too plain. Make a good first impression by focusing on getting others to love your home from the outside.
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