Don't Gamble on the Sale of Your Home - Four Steps to Speed Your Sale
Some very wise advice for sellers:
If you need to sell your home quickly, you should not gamble with your marketing. While you may expect a quick sale so you can begin moving into your new home, the buyers may not cooperate!
You may not have the luxury of waiting for an offer that meets your price. A seller may need to sell quickly because of a new job, a change in relationship or even a death in the family.
If you are someone who needs to sell quickly, here are four steps to take to make sure you are not waiting anxiously for a buyer. These strategies will get you the speedy resolution you desire.
Price it right. There’s nothing that leads to a quick sale faster than pricing your home at market value. While this might not be something you want to do, overpricing a home is a sure way to sit on the market. Remember, a property can’t be underpriced. If the home is below market value, you will likely get multiple offers that bump the price back up.
Negotiate fairly. Keep an open mind in negotiations. If a bid comes in close to your asking price, you may need to give in or risk losing that buyer altogether. You can also be flexible in your contract terms, such as including your curtains or the pool table in your sale, to make the buyer happy. You may lose some negotiating power, but you’ll be happier in the long run when it leads to a sale.
Incentivize. Remember, money talks. One popular incentive for a fast closing is offering to help
with closing costs. You can also offer a higher buyer agent commission to increase the number of showings.
Tell your agent. Make sure you explain to your agent how valuable time is to you. They will have experience in knowing what to do to get a home sold faster, and can better guide the direction of the sale.
If this describes your situation and you are looking in the DC metro area, you should give the Lise Howe Group a call at 240-401-5577 or email us at lise@lisehowe.com. We are ready to help you achieve your goals on your timeline!
If you are looking for a home in the DC metro area, you know there is more to the process than just picking a property and making an offer. You need to find the best location for your wants and needs, get a great price, and work with a lender who will make your life easier - not harder. Trust your search with a Realtor who is licensed in DC, MD and VA and really knows the city and all its secret neighborhoods.
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