It's a question on the mind of every Silver Spring home owner preparing to sell their house this spring! We're here to help, and we've got some suggestions to help you find a buyer as soon as possible.
Make your home as appealing as possible inside and out. First, paint the interior a neutral color; you may love melon and chartreuse, but potential buyers want to envision their OWN color palette. Next, patch the holes inside and out (don't forget the yard). Plant some flowers, or put something simple but colorful near the front door. Make minor repairs as needed, but don’t bother with major renovations at this time; you won’t recoup your outlay. For major blemishes, you can offer carpet/appliance allowances to potential buyers if they balk at your worn carpet or outdated appliances.
Clean your house like you've never cleaned before. That means drapes, blinds, carpets – the whole nine yards. Get rid of clutter. Remove as many small items as you can from your living space. The goal – really – is to make your home look as if “no one lives there.”
Pricing. If you must sell ASAP, be prepared to price it PFL (possibly fairly low) compared to comparables in your area. You just might find yourself enjoying a bidding war among multiple potential buyers. Your realtor will perform a thorough market analysis of comparable homes for sale. The more homes used in the analysis, the better.
Now, here are some questions to ask yourself:
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Are you a homeowner relocating in and out of the Washington, DC area?
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Move-up Seller: Is your current space too small for the needs of your family?
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Move-down Seller: Is your current space too cumbersome or unneccessary for you?
If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, sign up for one of our FREE home seller's webinar (one of them is on January 11!) at either of the following links:
We can answer any real estate-related questions you have, and we'll offer the support you need and want to make your transaction – and your transition – as smooth as possible.
Emcee Arah - "the REALTOR with Architectural Dimension" – is both a Certified Distress Property Expert (CDPE) and a Certified Investor Agent Specialist (CIAS). He is uniquely equipped to assist you in navigating today's residential real estate market. Contact us online or by phone at (301) 452-5252. And don't forget to leave your comments on our Facebook page – we'd love to hear from you!
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