To be perfectly honest, a lot of people make the silly mistake of failing to comprehend how real estate works. Let's face it - nobody cares about how much you think your home is worth. The value of your home, and any improvements you made, is determined by buyers. What you enjoyed about your house is irrelevant when it's time to sell it. Think in terms of what other people want, and use some of the following tips.
Selling Your House - Ten Easy Tips
Know your market. Do some research, find out how much other houses have sold for, but don't discard the research - use it when giving examples to prospective buyers.
Come up with a minimum price for your home, an amount that should dissuade any "low-ballers" from making offers. You will want to stay hush-hush with your agent and not tell them the minimum, but you can always deal with buyers who offer above that amount.
Clean up whatever needs the most attention. Perhaps a new mailbox would be neat? Buyers in general are willing to overlook a lot of issues if they are enamored with the house before even entering it.
Take initiative to clean up your neighborhood! If there's a neighbor who's yard is a mess, give their kids $10 to pick up the yard. Spend another $20 to put flowers in any common-areas, and buyers will have a better first impression of the neighborhood.
If you or your agent aren't getting many calls, find out why. Check with your agent too, and find out whether you have overpriced the house. Do not let the price hinder your chance of selling your home!
Listen to comments of prospects. Their comments are, after all, void of any personal bias you may have. If prospective buyers complain repeatedly about your kitchen straight from the Addams Family home, then add some color to the darn kitchen already!
You will want to find out your area's average sales time. It's time to quote Michael "Houston, We Have A Problem" Collins if your house isn't selling as quickly as it should. Usually it's price.
Before you put your John Hancock on that listing agreement, find out what your real estate agent's plans are. Write down his/her every word, and make them feel culpable if they don't hold up their end of the deal.
If there are any known problems, such as an old roof, get an estimate for repairs. The sellers may want a $7,000 allowance for a new roof - until you show them your $4,000 estimate.
Try to maximize your return on investment by making improvements that could add value to your home. If $300 to seal the driveway is likely to add $600 to the sales price of the home, do it. Consider first those things that are most visible.
There are dozens of things you can do to sell your house faster, and get a better price. If you don't have time to do them all, start with the ones that will get the most "bang for your buck."
Selling Your House - Ten Easy Tips
Know your market. Do some research, find out how much other houses have sold for, but don't discard the research - use it when giving examples to prospective buyers.
Come up with a minimum price for your home, an amount that should dissuade any "low-ballers" from making offers. You will want to stay hush-hush with your agent and not tell them the minimum, but you can always deal with buyers who offer above that amount.
Clean up whatever needs the most attention. Perhaps a new mailbox would be neat? Buyers in general are willing to overlook a lot of issues if they are enamored with the house before even entering it.
Take initiative to clean up your neighborhood! If there's a neighbor who's yard is a mess, give their kids $10 to pick up the yard. Spend another $20 to put flowers in any common-areas, and buyers will have a better first impression of the neighborhood.
If you or your agent aren't getting many calls, find out why. Check with your agent too, and find out whether you have overpriced the house. Do not let the price hinder your chance of selling your home!
Listen to comments of prospects. Their comments are, after all, void of any personal bias you may have. If prospective buyers complain repeatedly about your kitchen straight from the Addams Family home, then add some color to the darn kitchen already!
You will want to find out your area's average sales time. It's time to quote Michael "Houston, We Have A Problem" Collins if your house isn't selling as quickly as it should. Usually it's price.
Before you put your John Hancock on that listing agreement, find out what your real estate agent's plans are. Write down his/her every word, and make them feel culpable if they don't hold up their end of the deal.
If there are any known problems, such as an old roof, get an estimate for repairs. The sellers may want a $7,000 allowance for a new roof - until you show them your $4,000 estimate.
Try to maximize your return on investment by making improvements that could add value to your home. If $300 to seal the driveway is likely to add $600 to the sales price of the home, do it. Consider first those things that are most visible.
There are dozens of things you can do to sell your house faster, and get a better price. If you don't have time to do them all, start with the ones that will get the most "bang for your buck."
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