When we decide to sell our home, we want to sell it quickly and for top dollar. It is only human nature to believe our home is the best and should sell for more but you may not be doing yourself any favours if you don’t look at all the factors before you decide to sell. Here are some ideas on how to get your home sold.
- Don’t Over-price Yourself out of a Sale
Get professional help to price your home. A top-notch real estate agent will give you a range to price your home. Many factors including how much similar houses have sold in your neighbourhood, buyers’ or sellers’ market and what shape your home is in are all important factors. Don’t go by what you think your home should sell for as you may be pricing yourself out of a sale.
- Stage Your Home
You may have the tidiest home on the block but if it is not presented well, you will be overlooked. Homes that sell the fastest are homes that are staged “period”. They look better in pictures, they are ones that people want to see and they will provide more traffic through your home leading to more offers. Don’t make the mistake of having an empty home. Many people can’t imagine furniture placement or won’t fully appreciate the beauty of your home when it is empty. A professional stager can provide furniture and various décor and make it more pleasing to the eye than an empty home.
- Let the Pictures Tell the Story
With online resources selling homes more and more, you need to have a professional take pictures of your home. A professional real estate photographer can give your home light and spaciousness. You have only one chance to woo your buyers online or they will click to the next listing.
- Don’t Lie
You need to disclose any issues you may have had in your home. If you have had a flood – admit it. Show the insurance papers where you have made repairs to drywall, rugs or flooring. Don’t think nobody will notice because a home inspection when you sell may bring to light any repairs or such that you have made. You will only look dishonest. Be honest from the start.
- Get Rid of the Junk
Take an honest look at your home and declutter your home the best you can. Rooms full of furniture and excess personal items can take away from the size of your rooms. Think of your next home. Are you downsizing? Will you be taking everything with you? This is the time to do a thorough cleaning before you sell.
- Don’t Let Your Ego Drive the Sale
Your real estate agent is your best friend when it comes to negotiating the sale of your home. They are working for you to get you the best price. Arguing over $1,000 can make you lose out on a good sale and is not the time to let your ego drive the sale. Remember this is a business transaction and try to quell your emotions and think of the task at hand.
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