For most homeowners, moving into a new home is dependent on selling their current home. This means that those who have contingency contracts may lose a chance to buy their new home if they can’t sell their current home quickly enough. Fortunately, there are several steps you can take to sell your home fast.
1. Clear out the clutter.
Having too much “stuff” laying around will make your house look smaller. Clutter is off-putting. It draws attention to your belongings and away from your house. When clearing clutter, don’t stop with just throwing out junk mail and magazines. Putting knickknacks, accent furniture and extra area rugs in storage will give your home a more open, spacious feel.
2. Finish those forgotten weekend projects.
Every homeowner has a list of small repairs that they plan to finish someday. These little items, like chipped paint and squeaky door hinges, are easy to overlook during day to day living, but they are sure to stand out to potential homebuyers. If you want to sell your home fast, you should first look at it with a critical eye. Make those minor repairs or hire a handy man to fix them for you.
3. Stage each room or hire a professional home stager.
Staging is a process used to showcase your home’s best features and make your home more appealing to potential homebuyers. You can hire a professional home stager or read up on staging tips designed to sell your home fast. For example, depersonalizing your home will make it easier for homebuyers to imagine themselves living there. Essentially, you want your house to look less lived-in, and more like a model home.
4. Clean, clean, clean.
Selling your home is an ideal time to break out the vacuum and scouring pads, or bring in a professional cleaning service. Remember that a grimy oven, a mildewed shower or even a thin layer of dust will make your home appear neglected. Even when potential buyers are willing to see beyond the dirt, they may consider your home as more of a fixer-upper instead of a home where they can quickly move in.
5. Enhance your home’s curb appeal.
Your home’s exterior makes the first impression on potential homebuyers. If you want to sell your home fast, make sure its first impression is a good one! Regular maintenance like trimming the hedges and mowing the lawn is essential. You can also enhance your home’s curb appeal with small touches like planting some colorful annuals or adding a hanging flower basket to the front porch.
6. Have a pre-sale home inspection.
Savvy homebuyers are sure to want a professional home inspection before buying. Paying for a pre-sale home inspection is money well spent if it helps you sell your home fast. A pre-sale inspection will let you know upfront if there are any repairs that you will need to make. You can then leave a copy of the inspection out for potential homebuyers to review when touring your home. Be sure to include receipts for any new repairs that were based on the inspection.
7. Hire the right Realtor.
A good Realtor will use a variety of marketing strategies to sell your home fast and get the best price for it. This includes many steps, such as analyzing the market to set the best sale price, advertising your home with pictures on websites or flyers, and planning open houses to bring in many potential homebuyers. When choosing a Realtor, be sure to ask specific questions about his or her plans for marketing your home.
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