By putting yourself in the shoes of the buyer you can come up with many good ideas when selling your home. Take into account the things that you are looking for as well as the type of things that you find distasteful. By taking this step you can increase your exposure and bring potential buyers to your front door. To get started here are a few tips to help sell your home.
Research Market Price
Set the right price for your home by studying the local housing market. Compare similar homes that are for sale and that have sold. Each home has something special to offer so take into account what yours are. Buyers these days are well informed and if your home is priced to high then you may not get the traffic you expected and your home will sit on the market for months. By using your time wisely in the planning phase you can save yourself time and money later down the road.
Gather Neighborhood Information
When putting your home on the market it is important to gather as much information as possible. Buyers are interested in more than your home they also want to know what kind of neighborhood you live in and what the area has to offer. A useful selling tool you can provide them with is a 3-ring binder with neighborhood demographics, shopping, school information, etc. A good way to present this information is to leave it on the kitchen counter for people to look at when viewing your home. To get top dollar for your home you need to sell more than the house you need to try and sell the neighborhood and its amenities.
Improve the Condition of Your Home
Take a weekend and do chores around the home. Clean the yard, trim shrubs, water, plant flowers, etc. Often times these things will motivate a home buyer to stop the car and get out. The goal is to get them through the front door so they can see what your home has to offer. It is critical to not scare them away by not having the exterior of your home looking nice and in good condition. Consider what is called "curb appeal", how does your home look from the curb? Is it inviting or does it lack that welcome feeling? Having the exterior of your home in good condition tells buyers that you have taken the time to take care of your investment.
Stage Your Home
Home staging is another critical step for selling your home. Sellers want to get the most money out of the sale of their home as possible. Don't miss out on thousands of dollars simply because your home was not prepared in advance. Either have your home staged by a professional or take the time to learn how to do it yourself.
Get rid of clutter, pack it away and put it in storage not in the garage. You want your home to look as spacious as possible. Pack unneeded knickknacks and trinkets. Give your home a clean clutter free look. Hide or get rid of torn furniture and clean everything. Add color to your home with freshly cut flowers. Taking these easy steps can go along way in getting top dollar for your home.
By:Jason Deines
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