Best advice for real estate owners in 2020 interested in selling.
In this article: 6 tips for home sellers - 2020 you'll learn how to show your house in its best light so more prospective homebuyers want to write an offer package to purchase.
1. Declutter & Organize
Consider taking some time to declutter and organize your home prior to offering it for sale on the MLS. This will help showcase key features and allow the closets and storage rooms to appear larger.
2. Paint inside & Outside
Prior to putting your home on the market, you may want to consider painting the interior and exterior of the house. While a "lived in" look may be appealing to some, it's smart to create a generic blank canvas. This way more people can envision their families owning the property.
3. Make updates to Increase your Home's Value
It can be difficult to identify which home improvements may increase your house's value. This is an important example of why it's best to hire a local expert real estate broker. They will have the knowledge, experience, and advice to help you secure a top-dollar sale of your house.
4. Talk and Collaborate with Your Neighbors
Obviously, if a potential buyer is touring your house for sale they are visiting your neighborhood. It's a good idea to take the time of letting your neighbor know that you're selling your house. This may prompt them to tidy up the yard or donate the old Chevy to Cars For Kids that's been collecting dust the past six years. A win-win!
5. Review Your Buyers Carefully
Buyers may come in many shapes, sizes, and colors and each should be considered equally. A pre-approved buyer from a strong lender like Finance of America may help avoid funding issues later in the process and aid in a smoother purchase process. What a mean by that, working with a mortgage advisor broker who is also a direct lender offers you white-glove service ever time. Unlike a big bank loan officer like Bank of America, a mortgage broker earns a paycheck or commission only when they procure a transaction - close a deal. As you can see the mortgage broker has to work more efficiently and exceed client expectations in order to hopefully get a referral from you. Referrals are how they build their business unlike a loan officer at Chase Bank. They service the bank clients that drop into the chair in front of them. Does that make sense?
6. Be Ready for the Next Step
Many sellers are soon to be buyers. When selling your home, it may be advantageous to be prepared for your next home purchase. A preapproval from Finance of America Mortgage can help you shop for your next home with confidence.
Contact either Glenn Shelhamer from The Shelhamer Group or Joe Tishkoff from Finance of America today.
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Glenn Shelhamer is a nationally recognized Real Estate leader who has been helping people move in and out of the Los Angeles area for many years.
He is also the team lead of The Shelhamer Real Estate Group. When Glenn’s not selling real estate he can be found spending time with his beautiful wife and two terrific kids.
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