Cheer up sellers, homes in El Paso are still selling. What is the biggest factor in getting a home sold? Price. Yes price. I know that the neighbor does not have the fountain in back or the new 18 inch ceramic tile, but the buyer wants all your great stuff for the same price as the home down the street.
I know this is frustrating, but buyers know they are in the drivers seat. After enjoying a crazy sellers market it is only fair that buyers have their day in the sun.
So what can a seller do to help their home sell? Hire me! Okay, aside from that a seller can do a lot. For starters, the front of your house needs to look awesome. For those of you in newer communities where everything looks the same, find out what colors you can paint your home. If there is a two or three tone color scheme approved by the HOA that no one else has, you could have instant curb appeal in a boring sub division. After a little curb appeal turn your attention to the inside. Move out all of your personal items. Buyers do not want to see your 300+ dvd collection. They want to see themselves living in the home. It is hard to do when surrounded by your stuff.
If you are a buyer and you are reading this... please try to look past these things. You may write off a home that could work very well for you just because someone has a collection of 142 vodka bottles.
Homes are selling in El Paso. Follow the steps above and you cannot go wrong. If you make no attempt to stage your home or price it competitively, you can join the 3000+ homes that are not selling. Think out of the box, set your home apart from the others, and hire an agent that knows the market.
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