Published March 8, 2018
How To Sell Your Home Fast
Increase Your Curb Appeal
Check your curb appeal! Buyers do judge a book by its cover - so what’s the outside of your house telling them? Is your landscaping neat and colorful? Does your front door show the signs of its age? Planting colorful flowers and painting the front door are a couple of inexpensive ways to increase the curb appeal making a great first impression!
Depersonalize Your Home
Buyers need space to envision their belongings and style in your home. The more space you can create by removing clutter, the larger your home will feel to buyers. Remove personal photos, family pictures, artwork or other things that make a personal statement. Pack up the knick-knacks and clean out the closets. Renting a storage locker is relatively inexpensive and a great place to store extra boxes and furniture to really open up your space.
Makeover Your Walls And Hardware
Fresh paint (in a neutral color) with updated fixtures and cabinet hardware are relatively easy and affordable ways to give your home a fresh look. The more current your home looks, the better the response will be from potential buyers. Consider painting light fixtures and swapping out door handles to create a more modern look. Small changes can have a big impact, making your home look fresh and well maintained.
Stage Rooms To Show-Off Their Value
All rooms are not created equal. It’s not always evident what purpose a room has. The loft above the master bedroom can be staged with a small couch and cozy pieces to turn it into a reading room. An odd space off the staircase can be staged as small office space. Get creative but realistic to help the next buyer see value in these extra spaces.
Use Professional Photography For Your Listing
According to RESA (Real Estate Staging Association) “over 90% of buyers use the internet for their home search.” While taking photos on your phone is fast, the quality won’t be the greatest for showcasing your amazing home. Professional real estate photographers know how to take photos that will put your house in the best light. Great photos entice buyers to stay longer on your listing.
Price Your House To Sell
The myth that sellers should list their asking price high and then reduce it if the house doesn’t sell is a tactic that can actually result in more time on the market. This could also create an outcome of selling at a lower price. When your house lists, the first 30 days are critical because that’s when most activity from the market will happen. The newer the listing, the higher it ranks on the multiple listing service and third party websites meaning more buyers will have the opportunity to see your listing on the first page of their search. If the asking price is too high it can scare off potential buyers because they think you’re unwilling to negotiate or have unrealistic expectations.
If you're wondering how much your house is worth, an online valuation tool can help determine where to start. This free tool can help you find the value of your home compared to other homes in your area for free. Or visit www.TheNormanHomeTeam.com/home_value to find out the value of your Maryland home.
Show Early, Show Often
Give your house the best opportunity to be seen by as many buyers as possible by being flexible with your showing schedule. The more flexible you can be, the more buyers and agents can see your property. Keep the house showroom ready every day as showings could be scheduled in the morning, afternoon or evening. It’s tempting to want to stay for the showing to tell buyers how awesome your home is, but please don’t. Buyers will feel more at ease as they look at your home if the owner is not there. Let your agent and the marketing materials speak for themselves during showings.
Take Or Crate Your Pet
We know you love your pets but not all buyers feel the same way. Take time to remove or hide the pet food bowls, toys and empty the kitty litter. Showings can be very stressful on animals so take them with you or put them in their crate to keep them safe during showings.
Market The Neighborhood and Lifestyle
Does your neighborhood have convenient shopping just down the road or back up to a popular park? Include pictures of these areas and add them to the listing description to describe the other amenities your neighborhood has to offer. Consider including the school system if its rated well as another great draw for buyers.
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