Selling your home can be challenging all on its own, much less selling without any helpful tips and tricks! Continue to read to find great selling secrets we can swear by to get your house on the market!
Selling Secret #1: Price it Right
Start by finding out what your home is worth, then shave 15 to 20 percent off the price. You will be stampeded by potential buyers with multiple bids, and they'll bid up the price over what it's worth. Most sellers just don't want to risk it, but this can be the single best strategy to sell a home in today's market!
Selling Secret #2: Half-empty Closets
Storage is something that is appealing, and that every buyer is looking for and can never have enough of! Take half of your personal belongings out of your closet and neatly organize what is left in the space. Buyers are sure to snoop, so be sure to keep all your closets and cabinets clean and tidy.
Selling Secret #3: Light it Up
Lighting is the most important thing when it comes to selling your home. Maximize the lights in your home, as it is the one thing nearly every buyer cites that they want in a home. Take down the drapes, clean the windows, and change the lampshades. Increase the wattage of your light bulbs and cut the bushes outside to let in sunshine. Do whatever it is you feel you need to do to make your home bright and cheery because it sure will make it more sellable.
Selling Secret #4: Play the Agent Field
A secret sale killer is hiring the wrong agent. Make sure you have someone who is well informed, as they have to constantly monitor the multiple listing service, know what properties are going on the market, and have knowledge about the comps in your neighborhood. Embracing technology and utilizing it can get your house sold.
Selling Secret #5: Conceal the Critters
You couldn't be blamed for thinking a cuddly dog would warm the hearts of potential buyers, but you may be wrong. Not everybody is a dog or cat lover. Buyers don't want to walk into your home and see a bowl full of feed for your pet, a kitty litter, or find tufts of hair stuck to their clothes. It will give buyers the impression that your house is not clean. If you are planning on having an open house, send the critters to a pet hotel for the day, or find a willing sitter.
Selling Secret #6: Don't Over-Upgrade
A few quick fixes before selling your home will always pay off. A mammoth makeover may not always work in your best interest. There is always the possibility of not getting your money back if you do a huge improvement project before putting your house on the market. Do updates that will pay off and get you top dollar. A new fresh coat of paint on the walls can work to your benefit. Cleaning curtains or buying inexpensive ones and replacing door handles and hardware are great improvements to your home without having to spend above and beyond.
Selling Secret #7: Take the Home out of Your House
An important thing to do when selling your house is to depersonalize it. The more personal your home appears the less potential buyers can imagine themselves living there. Rid yourself of your stuff- put the nonessentials in storage. Consider hiring a home stager to help maximize the full potential of your home. Staging means rearranging your furniture to best showcase the floor plan and maximize the use of your space.
Additional: What about selling for cash? Can you sell a home for cash? - Resource by Bill Gassett
Selling Secret #8: Always Be Ready to Show
Your home needs to be "show-ready" at all times, as you never know when your buyer is going to walk through the door. You must be available whenever potential buyers want to come and see the place, and it should be kept in tip-top shape. Don't leave dishes in the sink, and keep the bathrooms sparkling. Make sure there are no dust bunnies in the corners. It may be a little inconvenient to live like this, but it will get your house sold faster.
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