Selling Your Home In A Buyers Market: How to Maximize Your Profit
In today’s hot market these simple tips can make a sale quicker than your competition. Please remember a regular sale is almost a luxury in this market, because it avoids the big unknown of a short sale not to mention the time, heartaches, and delays. By taking these steps in preparation limits the playing field to your favor.
There are a number of reasons why you may need to sell your home, & getting the most for your home may seem impossible at first. However there are several strategies you can use to get the best offer for your home. Here are a few tips for getting the most for your home in a buyer's market!
Know Your Local Real Estate Market
While the national housing market may be booming, your local market may be very different. A local real estate agent can give you the information you need to determine how your local housing market is doing, and whether it is a good time to consider selling.
Get A Home Inspection
Knowing the condition of your home, can help you make an accurate evaluation of what your home is worth and how best to market it. A home inspector can also point out any repairs that may be required, & you can even use the covered cost of a home inspection as a perk to potential buyers.
Make Needed Repairs & Clean, Clean, Clean..
Making repairs may seem like an unnecessary expense when selling your home, but these repairs, especially to rooms like the kitchen & baths, can really increase the value of your home & maximize your profits. Also, having your home professionally cleaned & in move-in condition will increase interest in your home & ultimately get you a better price.
Price Your Home Competitively
Knowing the accurate market price for your home based on its size, condition, & location will mean that you are in a power position in getting the best price possible. An experienced Realtor can help you determine the fair market value of your home.
Have A Marketing Strategy
Like any business, having a good marketing strategy is the key to a successful sale & means more people will know your home is for sale, & it will be presented in the best way possible. A professional real estate agent will not only place your home in MLS but also help you market your home in the most effective way for a successful sale in the shortest period of time.
Joan Congilose, Broker/ Sales Associate RE/MAX Central Manalapan/ Marlboro & Beyond
" Exceeding Your Expectations "
Call me at (732) 972-1000 x 364
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