Even though the market has rebounded in some areas, sellers should not take selling their homes for granted. If you need a quick and easy sale, follow the below tips.
Get a Hot Agent
Hot as in they understand what it takes to sell a home quickly. As for what to look for in an agent, evaluate them based on these attributes:
First Impressions
The first impression may be the only impression so pay attention to your front yard, your entryway, and your front hall area. Use inexpensive plantings and blooms, freshen your paint and fixtures, and make sure the entryway is neat and welcoming.
Be Neat Always
That way, your home can be ready to show at a moment's notice. Keep dishes put away, don't leave clutter about, take out the trash often, and keep your bedrooms neat and clean.
Price it Right
Your real estate agent is the authority on pricing your home just right so follow their recommendations. In many markets, starting your price low will attract bidders and multiple offers, which can start a feeding frenzy that elevates the price to more than you would have thought possible.
Pick Your Renovations
If you decide to renovate one room only, let it be the kitchen. No one is really interested in other rooms the way they are the kitchen. You are likely to get your money back with the sale and a dated kitchen can decrease a buyer's interest instantly.
Clean Out Your Closets
Don't leave your overstuffed closets and storage spaces for the buyers to see. Remove about half of your belongings to make your storage areas look more spacious.
Remove Personal Stuff
Buyers don't really care about your son's soccer trophies or that you recently visited Europe. Remove your photographs of loved ones, mementos, knick-knacks, and other clutter to inspire your buyers to envision their own stuff there.
To get more tips, speak to your real estate agent.
Share5 July 2022
Once I paid of the mortgage on my house, I decided I wanted to buy an investment property. I had no idea that the buying process would be different, but it really was. There were so many things to consider that I hadn't thought about, and even the loan application process was different. It occurred to me that if I didn't know about it, others likely didn't either. I built this site to help others see what I went through buying my first investment home. I hope that it helps you to approach the process with more confidence and understanding.
