Selling a Home: Tips for a Quick Home Sale
When selling your home, there are a number
of steps you can take to accomplish that goal more quickly. Your REALTOR®,
a real estate professional who belongs to the National Association of
REALTORS®, will have a lot of helpful hints to make your home easier to
sell, but here are some general things to keep in mind:
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First impressions are lasting. The
front door should be fresh and clean, and the yard should be neat and cleared
of any toys or debris.
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Make certain that your home is clean
and appealing. If the walls look dingy, paint or re-paper them.
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Fix any dripping faucets. They
discolor sinks and add to your plumbing repair bills.
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Fix any loose knobs, sticking doors,
windows, and drawers. Failure to do so may be interpreted as a sign of
neglect.
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Bathrooms are a selling point; make
certain that everything is shining. Clean and repair bathtub and basin
caulking. Clothing and personal items should be put away.
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Make certain the kitchen and all
appliances are spotless.
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Cluttered rooms look smaller than they
are; remove excess furniture.
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Closets and storage areas can look
larger by disposing of items you don't need and storing the rest neatly.
Clearing them out now will also help you when you move.
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If paint on the exterior trim is
peeling, it's time to get out the paintbrush.
Once you get everything in shape, here
are some additional points for showing your home:
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Before the prospective buyer arrives,
create a cheerful atmosphere by opening drapes and curtains. Make certain the
temperature is comfortable throughout your home.
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Avoid having too many people present.
Potential buyers may feel like intruders and hurry through.
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Unless pets are quiet, peaceful and
well behaved, get them out of the way.
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Soft background music may be
acceptable, but turn off blaring stereos, radios and televisions. They can only
impede discussions.
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Silence is golden. Too much talking on
your part can only distract from the buyer's inspection of your
home.
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Never apologize for the appearance of
your home. After all, it's been lived in. Let your REALTOR® react to
comments.
It's a good idea to stay in the background
-- better yet, get out of the house. Your REALTOR® is trained to sell your
house, is familiar with the buyer's needs, and can point out the significant
features of your home.
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Pricing >Competitive Pricing
You have seen it all over the years--interest rates rise and fall, sales prices escalate and decline. No matter what phase the market is in, it is always important to price your home in your area competitively. How can you price your home with confidence?
The first step is to contact a professional real estate agent for a comparative market analysis. The agent will look at recent sales of comparable homes in your area and give you information about other properties that are currently on the market. By comparing the size, location and condition of your home to the competition, your agent can help you determine how much to ask for your home. Even in an active market, an inflated price may frighten prospective buyers away. A house that is over-priced can take additional weeks or months to sell, and the final sale price may even be lower than if the sellers had started out more realistically. The price is based on market conditions, comparable sales, and your agents years of experience in the marketplace.
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