Are you a homeowner interested in selling your own home quickly? If you answered yes then you should consider the following home selling tips a great way to expedite a fast sale.
1. Price It Right
This may seem like a no-brainer, but too often houses for sale are not priced appropriately. Don’t simply pick a price for which you’d like to sell your house. Try to be as objective as possible when determining the value of your house. Use recent comparable sales from similar houses that have sold in your neighbourhood to get a starting range. Add or reduce to the price of your house as you compare features you have or lack vs. other comparables. An overpriced house sits on the market as buyers wait for the owners to come to their senses. A house priced right or slightly below the market represents value to most potential buyers — not only does it make your house competitive relative to other houses on the market, it also makes it easier to get it sold fast.
2. Clean It Up & Show It Off
Make sure your house shows well. For the interior, it is a must to select neutral paint colours, to ensure the house isn’t empty, and to place furniture in a way that highlights the features of your home. You’ll also want to remove clutter to make the house look more spacious and to depersonalize it. Buyers should walk in and picture themselves at home in your house. Having pictures of you and your family at a recent outing won’t help that effort. For the exterior, curb appeal is also crucial. A well cared for lawn and garden gives an excellent first impression of your home, and makes buyers appreciate the land surrounding it. This could help add value to your property.
3. Sweat the Small Stuff
Whether it’s a squeaky part of the floor, a small hole in the wall or a broken doorknob; most houses typically have some signs of wear and tear. Although unlikely to be a deal breaker, some of the small stuff you neglect may be a big turn-off for potential buyers. Paying attention to detail could also help you realize a bigger problem in the lurch. Write a list of the smaller issues that need to be addressed and take a trip to your local hardware store to have them resolved.
4. Get Major Repairs Done
If you have huge unresolved issues in your house that have the potential to kill a deal, you should fix them right away. From unfinished DIY projects to leaks or plumbing issues — hire a contractor and get it done. The advantage of doing it yourself is you get to list your property’s upgrades in your ads and you won’t face complications in the middle of a deal when your home is inspected. Please remember that if you are aware of materially important flaws in your house (that perhaps can’t be seen), you should never hide it.
5. Market, Market, Market!
Now that your house is well priced, shows well and is sparkling clean, you are well on your way to getting your house sold quickly. There’s only one problem: only you know it’s for sale! Unlike homeowners who list their houses with agents, if you are selling your house yourself, it is your sole responsibility to make sure the world is aware. The goal here is to get the maximum amount of exposure. Consider putting some money aside for a decent marketing budget. Use a combination of outlets. Some low cost ways are using lawn signs, flyers and ads online. Remember that real estate can be a numbers game, so trying to reach as many interested people as possible will bring you closer to finding that buyer! Good luck!