Selling your home?
Putting your home on the market is only the beginning of your home-selling adventure; but actually selling it is an entirely different matter. Occasionally, homes will sit on the market for months at a time causing the owner to relist it time and time again. This adds to possible advertising costs or support. A few missteps can cause a home to linger on the market. Several helpful sites have tips to help you move your home from “for sale” to “sold”.
1. Keep it Clean
The first step to selling your home is making certain it is presentable. A nice, welcoming atmosphere will make a prospective buyer more likely to feel comfortable and imagine themselves making your house their home.
2. Keep it Generic
This means maybe replacing family portraits and personal items with more generic paintings and décor when showing the home. A person likes to imagine how they will fill the home. Minimalism and a neat, tidy presentation can make a world of difference.
3. Prepare to Negotiate
If your price is fair and comparable in the market, then negotiating can seem a little undercutting. Sometimes taking a small hit may be a better offer than what you may receive two or three months down the road.
4. Time it Right
Spotting the right the time to put your house on the market can be key to moving your home quicker. Most people like to move during the summer opposed to the winter. Young families have a tendency to move between school years so be aware of when your local school districts start and end their school year.
5. Fixer-uppers
Don’t assume that the buyers will be willing to do all of the necessary repairs themselves. Doing some DIY home repair projects will significantly improve the odds that your home moves off the market quickly.
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These are just some basic tips. The logistics of selling a home can take some patience and planning, but simple strategies can get your home off the market and you into the new chapter of life. Your REALTOR® can offer a wealth of information on the topic as well.
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