PRICING : Price is everything. Overpricing leads to long days on the market, and costs you, the seller, money in the long rum. Make sure you get your pricing advice from a professional agent who knows the market.
CURB APPEAL: First Impressions are everything! Most buyers today want to drive by . If your home is an attractive drive-by it will gain more attention and certainly more showings. Doing the little things to help your homes curb appeal will make a huge difference.
NUETRAL HOME SETTINGS: Buyers like updated nuetral homes. Dark carpets paints, and curtains are often buyer turn-offs. Go though your home and remove clutter; touch up and update paint, counter tops, and carpets. Open your home up and make sure the sun shines in. Offensive odors from pets and smoking are also huge turn-offs to most buyers. over do it. Huge projects such as complete remodels of kitchens, adding decks, and expanding room sizes may not pay back your investment. Before you jump into a huge improvement project, get some good advice.
HOME INSPECTIONS: Bad roofs, exterior paint, or structural problems may make your home un-financeable. The wider the scope of financing that your home can qualify for, the higher the overall market value. Remember- government programs like VA and FHA will be the pickiest.Make sure your home is ready.
GOOD MARKET EXPOSURE: Hiring a professional agent will help you get your home priced right. A strong agent will get your home exposed to the largest number of potential buyers. Paying the agent fee is often the least expensive part of selling your home. Trying to sell your home yourself can be costly. Most "for sale by owner" homes close for less than comparable homes listed with an agent, and you have no representation.
DON'T BE PRESENT DUING SHOWINGS:Take yourself, your family, and pets and let the agent and their clients have freedom they need. An agent can always do their best job showing your home when you are not underfoot. Buyers are more at ease and much more likely to spend their time looking at your home features and benefits.
LET YOUR AGENT DO THE NEGOTIATING: Realtors are skilled negotiators. A good negotiator can mean thousands of dollars to you, and will protect your interests. Try to separate your emotions from your business side.
ACT FAST WITH OFFERS: When you do get an offer on your home, act quickly and decisively. Letting offers sit around without acting can be a huge mistake. Things can change quickly in the mind of a prospective buyer. Acting quickly while the excitement and interest level are at a high point can be very important. Typically, a buyer's motivation level decreases with time. Buyer's remorse can even set in. Acting in a timely manner is essential.
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