Many of us have to move either by marriage, death, divorce, or job transfer. However, now is more often than not the right time to even consider having to doing so. Tides are still turning with lower values throughout the U.S. Further, most people are scared to think about tomorrow much less the thought of looking for a new home especially with the price of everyday necessities---gas, food, and just keeping the lights on.
Should you be one of those facing these uncertain days and in need to sell their home here are a few helpful hints to get you by:
1) Use a Realtor
A realtor is a professional who can guide you and do things that you just do not have the time to do. Think of it this way, if you need to sell get a professional.
2) Be the "Select Cut"
Your house has to be "the prime rib" or "select cut." Anything that makes one think otherwise has to be addressed. Ask yourself "would you buy this house again?" If not do what is necessary.
3) Price Right
You may have paid $300,000 for it but if you have foreclosures or builder discounted models in your neighborhood it may now be worth significantly less. Most of us don't ever want to have to bite that bullet but this is a reality today.
4) Turn-key Ready
Is your home that gem and turn-key ready? "The average buyer would rather pay a little more...to not buy a fixer-upper".
5) Fresh Air & Clean
Does your house smell like Kitty Kat or Wags de Dog? Well, what we get used too others may not. Take into consideration that some people are allergic to pets. So when getting ready to sell Wags or kitty may have to go visit a neighbor, family member, or friend. At the very least steam the carpets, put in new carpet if able, and paint. The smell of fresh paint and cleanliness often sways buyers.
6) Have you Over improved?
Kitchens and baths sell houses. An over improved home is just that one with nice "bells and whistles" but no other home supports it in the area. Got a pink tiled bathroom though consider having it "re glazed" at the very least.
7) Stage for Success
Just because you never use your dining room don't think that the family there next after you won't. A properly staged home shows enough of how to use the area without emphasizing your personality and how you live in it today.
8) Exposure
Professional photos are best. However, with photo editing software and today's digital cameras we can all be "master photographers". Keep in mind that better photos capture potential buyers eyes and make them "want to come in".
9) Talk it Up
Even with representation nowadays nothing seems to not be the right thing to do in marketing your home. With everyone you meet bubble over about your home in praises and how it is "just waiting on the next family to shelter them from the storm".
10) Plan
Just saying this house is for sale will not work. Properly planning, preparing, and setting realistic goals is key.
Remember, neutrality is key to making someone else want to take over your keys!
reference: http://www.intouchtoday.com/
Should you be one of those facing these uncertain days and in need to sell their home here are a few helpful hints to get you by:
1) Use a Realtor
A realtor is a professional who can guide you and do things that you just do not have the time to do. Think of it this way, if you need to sell get a professional.
2) Be the "Select Cut"
Your house has to be "the prime rib" or "select cut." Anything that makes one think otherwise has to be addressed. Ask yourself "would you buy this house again?" If not do what is necessary.
3) Price Right
You may have paid $300,000 for it but if you have foreclosures or builder discounted models in your neighborhood it may now be worth significantly less. Most of us don't ever want to have to bite that bullet but this is a reality today.
4) Turn-key Ready
Is your home that gem and turn-key ready? "The average buyer would rather pay a little more...to not buy a fixer-upper".
5) Fresh Air & Clean
Does your house smell like Kitty Kat or Wags de Dog? Well, what we get used too others may not. Take into consideration that some people are allergic to pets. So when getting ready to sell Wags or kitty may have to go visit a neighbor, family member, or friend. At the very least steam the carpets, put in new carpet if able, and paint. The smell of fresh paint and cleanliness often sways buyers.
6) Have you Over improved?
Kitchens and baths sell houses. An over improved home is just that one with nice "bells and whistles" but no other home supports it in the area. Got a pink tiled bathroom though consider having it "re glazed" at the very least.
7) Stage for Success
Just because you never use your dining room don't think that the family there next after you won't. A properly staged home shows enough of how to use the area without emphasizing your personality and how you live in it today.
8) Exposure
Professional photos are best. However, with photo editing software and today's digital cameras we can all be "master photographers". Keep in mind that better photos capture potential buyers eyes and make them "want to come in".
9) Talk it Up
Even with representation nowadays nothing seems to not be the right thing to do in marketing your home. With everyone you meet bubble over about your home in praises and how it is "just waiting on the next family to shelter them from the storm".
10) Plan
Just saying this house is for sale will not work. Properly planning, preparing, and setting realistic goals is key.
Remember, neutrality is key to making someone else want to take over your keys!
reference: http://www.intouchtoday.com/
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