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Selling Your Home In A Buyers Market: How to Maximize Your Profit

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Real Estate Agent with New Jersey Properties 8333464

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!                                          house

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.

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Joan Congilose, Broker/ Sales Associate

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Winston Heverly
Coldwell Banker Access Realty - South Macon, GA
GRI, ABR, SFR, CDPE, CIAS, PA

Depending on the price point, down here you just can't find certain properties for long. They are selling really fast especially under 125k

Mar 08, 2012 12:47 PM
Cameron Novak
The Homefinding Center - 1000 Palms, CA
Real Estate Broker since 2008

If you hadn't noticed... the buyer's market is behind us.  Homes are selling much quicker these days and many with multiple offers (especially REO and standard sales).

Mar 08, 2012 02:40 PM
Joan Congilose
New Jersey Properties - Manalapan, NJ
Helping Sellers & Buyers

Well as I mentioned in my post , every geographic market is different some are booming and some are not. 

Mar 08, 2012 08:32 PM