03/17/2022
It’s the month of shamrocks, leprechauns, and Irish blessings, and while some are worried about getting pinched, you’ve got other things on your mind — like how you’re gonna get your home listed and sold fast.
In honor of St. Patty (and so you can kick luck to the curb), We’ve got 3 secrets that we can’t wait to spill — secrets that’ll hand you a successful sale, and quite possibly, your very own pot of gold.
Secret #1: It’s your kitchen that’ll sell your home.
While buyers want the right bed and bath count to meet their needs, years of experience tell me it’s your KITCHEN that’ll sell your home.
As you get your home ready for the market, every minute (and dollar!) you spend prepping your kitchen to look its best will give you a high ROI. At a minimum, clean, declutter, and clear off those countertops for every showing.
Wanna do a little more? Update cabinet hardware, replace the faucet and sink, install a backsplash, or splurge on new light fixtures.
Secret #2: DON’T go overboard on upgrades.
It’s a mistake we’ve seen too many times.
In an effort to get top dollar for their home, well-intentioned sellers take on major renovations without consulting a realtor first. Misinformed and assuming they’ll get every dollar back (and then some!), they go overboard on upgrades only to be disappointed at the closing table.
And while there are upgrades worth doing prior to selling, they’re often quick fixes, not major renovations. If you’re thinking about selling soon, reach out to a realtor who knows your neighborhood and can give you data on the upgrades that matter most to buyers in your area.
Secret #3 is all about pricing your home to sell — fast.
Find out what your home is worth, then we could shave a bit off the price to *hopefully* spark a bidding war. Sound scary? That’s okay — we're here to walk you through every step. Here’s why we love this pricing strategy:
• Pricing your home just below market value instantly gets buyers’ attention and motivates them to schedule a showing ASAP.
• Once buyers see your home (and LOVE it), they’re more likely to put in an offer if they feel like they’re getting a deal.
• When they realize there are other offers on the table, buyers tend to get competitive and are willing to increase their bid to land the home they want
With lower than normal inventory, if you're looking to sell, you'll 100% be in the driver’s seat.
