8 Essential Tips That Get Homes Sold Fast (And For Top Dollar)
Tip No. 1 Know why you’re selling.
For Most people, selling their home means cashing in their biggest
asset. In other words, it must be handled with great care if you hope to
protect-and capitalize on – your investment.
This was written with
one goal in mind; to give you the tools you need to maximize your
profits, maintain control, and reduce stress that comes with the
home-selling process.
Tip No. 2 Clean like you’ve never cleaned before.
Pick up, straighten, unclutter, scrub, scour, dust…well, you get the
idea. If your living room feels crowded, take out very piece of
furniture you can get away with. If your homes still isn’t ready to
appear in House Beautiful, then clean some more. Remember, you’re not
just competing with other people’s homes-you’re going up against
brand-new homes as well.
Tip No. 3 Fix everything no matter how insignificant it may appear.
The step that squeaks, the light switch that doesn’t work, the hairline
crack in the bathroom mirror-they might be minor annoyances to you, but
they can also be deal-killers. The problem is that you never know what
will turn a buyer off. Even something minor that’s gone unattended can
suggest that perhaps there are bigger, less visible problems present as
well.
Tip No. 4 Remove all traces of you from your home.
When you toured other people’s homes, you may have felt some discomfort.
This probably occurred because you saw, heard or otherwise sensed
something that made you feel as if you were intruding into someone’s
life.
The last thing you want others to feel in visiting your home
is that same sense of discomfort. Avoid this by making your home as
neutral as possible. Anything that interferes with a prospective buyers’
ability to see themselves living in your home must be eliminated. A few
carefully chosen knickknacks and family portraits may add warmth and
character to the home, too many are a distraction. Avoid unique or
trendy color schemes-paint and carpet in neutral shades of white or
beige.
Tip No. 5 The little touches can make a difference.
While personal items can detract, other small touches can help make
your house a home to buyers. A well-placed vase of flowers, accent
pieces of sculpture, potpourri in the bathroom-all can enhance the
attractiveness of your home in a subtle, soft spoken way. Try perusing
any of the home magazines for tips.
Tip No. 6 Don’t let a smell be your downfall.
Odd smells kill deals quickly. All traces of food, pet and smoking
odors must be eliminated. Even when you’re sure they’re gone, don’t
encourage prospective buyers to imagine things. If they know that you’re
a smoker or that you have a dog, they’ll start smelling odors and
seeing stains that my not even exist. Be safe—don’t leave any clues.
Tip No. 7 Disclose everything.
Smart sellers proactively go above and beyond the laws to disclose all
known defects to their buyers-in writing. If the buyer knows about a
problem, he can’t come back with a lawsuit later on.
Tip No. 8 Hire an Experienced Real Estate Professional
Remember this:
Maximum Exposure=Maximum Home buyers=Maximum Price
A successful , experienced real estate professional can bring your home
the maximum exposure it needs. You’ll want the most qualified real
estate professional who’s sold numerous homes because they’ve gotten the
job done for many other home sellers. How can an inexperienced person
give you advice on something that’s so important? It takes years to
learn and become an expert at anything. The most qualified agents have
skills in marketing, pricing your home to sell, photography, home
staging, negotiations, qualifying home buyers, sellers disclosures, real
estate contracts, inspections, etc….
If it sounds like selling a
home is a lot of work, it is. It’s to be expected when selling anything
of such great value. If you’re thinking of making a move give us a
call
at (956) 784-9874 to see how we can help you get your home SOLD.
