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Make the first appearance of your house impressive. If the curb appeal is not there, most buyers will not even bother to look at the inside. Front gardens should be well maintained and doors, trims and window frames should be freshly painted if necessary. And don’t forget about the back yard. Make sure it’s mowed, trimmed up and cleaned up. Also, a garden can be a factor that seals the deal.
Clean up the inside of your house – small improvements matter. Buyers like to look around and in pretty much everything. After all, they are about to part with a large sum of hard-earned cash and taking on a long-term loan to buy a home. You certainly don’t want them to come in and see dirty cupboards, dishes in the kitchen sink, dirty carpets, untidy rooms, etc. Take the time to replace a ripped window screen, add a fresh coat of paint to the family room (make sure all colors throughout the house is cream or neutral color) Neutral colors make it easier for the buyer to imagine their pictures on the walls and their furniture in the rooms.
Make sure to Declutter. Clutter makes a room look smaller and a lot less appealing easily discouraging a buyer. Depersonalize your home. Remove items like family photos, personal collections, and artwork. By doing this, you are allowing the buyer to visualize their personal items on the walls or sitting on end tables, etc.
Stage the Home. This can have a dramatic effect on how quickly you sell your home. Play low music in the background (classical or jazz). Burn scented candles so the smell emanates into the most trafficked room. Especially the bathrooms and kitchen.
Don’t overprice your listing. People get emotionally attached to their homes and therefore value it above the market value. To get a quick sale, you have to be realistic. Look at other properties in the neighborhood and get an opinion of a reputable real estate professional. Be prepared to lower your expectations if you genuinely want a quick sale.
Prepare a timetable for lowering the price. Set a date on the calendar, before you even price your home, by which time you’ll lower the price if you haven’t gotten a buyer. This will take the emotion out of the pricing and help you sell your house faster.
Get an inspection. By getting an inspection prior to the sale, it is a way to show a buyer that your home is in top form, especially if the report is made available during open houses. It will also allow you to discover any potential problems ahead of time and allow you to handle them without scaring off your potential buyer.
Haven Real Estate Group offers a Free, No-Obligation Home Evaluation for any person thinking of selling their home. We are happy to come out to your home and do a quick inspection. We then will pull some comparable properties nearby and come up with a fair market value to give you an idea of what your home may be worth.
If this is something you would like to take advantage of you can give me a call anytime at (509) 270-7360 or email me at [email protected].
How To Sell Your Home Fast by Jacque Eaker.
