FAQ What are the 5 P's of Selling my Phoenix Metro Home
Selling your Phoenix Metro home is a big undertaking and the process should be started well before you actually plan to sell your home, if possible. For instance, a client of mine is intending on selling his home a year from now and he called and wanted my advice on what he should do to prepare the home. He also mentioned that he was a bit overwhelmed by the task - make that WAY overwhelmed. I knew I could break it down into tiny bites for him and I was glad he called way ahead of market time.
That's when the 5 P's of Selling a Home popped into my head!
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Pack it Up! Think about the stuff that you don't want or need anymore as well as the stuff you're intending on moving to your new home. Buy some boxes, pack them up (one at a time so it's not so overwhelming) and either bring them to Goodwill or set them aside for a garage sale at some point. Less is more when selling your home - trust me on that one!
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Paint it! At a very young age my Mom taught me that the best way to improve a home for sell and the least expensive as well, is to paint it with neutral colors. The home will look bright and fresh and appeal to more buyers with a fresh coat of paint throughout the home. Again you can either decide to paint yourself (if you're good at painting and like to paint) or you can get a referral from your agent for a good painter or two. Start the painting process early and you won't be stressing out trying to get it all done before you go on the market.
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Presentation! First impressions will either sell your home or make buyers walk away. Make sure a home buyers first impression is WOW WOW WOW from the moment they drive up and take a look at the yard and front door area. And continue that impression behind the front door and backyard/patio/pool. I personally have assisted clients in 'staging' their homes for years and believe me it makes a big difference!
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Photos! Most real estate buyers (over 95%) go online FIRST to look at homes. You've got about 20 seconds to get their attention and they'll move on to another home that has better or more photos. It is extremely important that you have excellent photos and a lot of them online. Agents that understand how to market online will give you an upper hand in the market. Be sure to ask questions regarding how they intend to market your home online.
- Price it Right! I can't stress how important it is to get the 'pricing' detail correct from the start. There is a lot that goes into analyzing data including, condition of home, location of home, amenities, neighborhoods, days on market, current market statistics, closed as well as active listings and much more.
Obviously there are more details we will discuss to get your home ready for sell as needed. But now that you've got a 'start list' you can get started! And don't hesitate to call me if you have any questions. That's what I'm here for - to assist my clients through the entire home selling and buying process. And please don't stress out! Together we can make the selling process as smooth and stress-free as possible.
FAQ What are the 5 P's of Selling my Phoenix Metro Home
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