Real estate inventory in Fairfield County CT is decreasing, sales are up and buyers are out looking to find their new home, wondering about the tips to prepare your home for sale? Here are some secrets of successful home sellers.....
Hire a Professional to Sell Your Home
If you want to sell your Fairfield County home quickly, now is not the time to go it alone. Successful home sellers work with professionals. You want to make sure that your home gets the maximum exposure and the best marketing strategy. When you work with a qualified real estate professional, your home will be listed on the Multiple Listing Service database that other real estate professionals access and use for their buyer clients. Your home should be advertised to get the most exposure possible. In addition, you get the benefit of an experienced marketer and negotiator who is familiar with the real estate market in Fairfield County and will work hard to get your home sold.
When selecting someone to represent you, interview real estate professionals who are familiar with Fairfield County. Ask questions such as: How will they get your home sold? How will your home be marketed to reach the greatest number of buyers? What listing price range do they recommend for your home? What does the competition look like? The Realtor to sell your home should be able to support their answers with a specific market analysis, answer your questions on how they will sell your home and provide references from other homeowners they have helped. Ask to view their most recent market analysis that will give you insight on the local market. Here is a sample market report for the town of Stamford CT's real estate market.
Price Your Home Right for Sale
A house priced at just below market value piques the interest of both real estate professionals and buyers, while overpricing chases them away. If your home is priced too high, interested buyers may never even tour your property. It is true that you can always drop the price, but the first 30 days a property is on the market to sell are the most critical. That is when buyer interest is the highest. It can be difficult to recapture interest later on. The longer the property is on the market, the fewer the prospects.
Get Your Home In Show-Condition
Get your home in tip-top shape before any potential buyers view it. Remember, you only get one chance to make a first impression. Get rid of the clutter. Touch up the paint where needed. Clean the carpet. Give the property a thorough cleaning. Consider having your home professionally inspected, and make any recommended repairs before putting your home on the market to sell. If there are any repairs you decide not to fix, inform the buyers about the condition of your home and discount the repair cost from the selling price.
Wonderful Curb Appeal Will Sell a Home
Don’t overlook the outside of your property. You don’t want a buyer to rule out your home based on the outside appearance. The lawn should be trimmed, bushes and shrubs pruned and leaves raked. The front of the house needs a clean, fresh appearance.
Don’t be discouraged if there are competing homes for sale in your neighborhood. You should do some research to check out the competition on-line or contact a Realtor for a free, no obligation home analysis. Making the right moves in the beginning of your home selling process can give you the upper-hand you’ll need in today’s competitive market. If you are interested in finding more about the value of your home, please call, text or email me and I would be happy to provide.
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