If you're selling your home you want it to sell fast and for the highest dollar. There is some work that needs to be done on your part to get it to do that. Some success depends on the market and economy but there are many things that you can do to make your home the one that sells. Here are some tips on selling a home that are pretty straightforward.
Hire an agent. Agents are professionals and should know real estate better than you. If you don't think you can handle the pressure of selling your house yourself, enlist an agent with your best interests at heart. Don't be afraid to interview several before finding one you are comfortable with.
Look at your house from the buyers point of view. Would you buy it? Sometimes there are things that we would overlook because we're used to them, the spot on the carpet, the cracked paint, the scratches on the door frame - the buyer wont. Make sure your house is as spotless as it can be. Your house must outshine all the others in the neighborhood.
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Get rid of the clutter. You only get one chance to make a first impression. Make it a good lasting one. Make your house look like a model. Get the stuff off the counters, clean up the garage. Prospective buyers like to see clean open spaces so they can think about putting their stuff in the house.
Increase the curb appeal. What does your house look like from the street? Most buyers will make drive bys before setting appointments to come inside. Don't turn them away at the street. Make sure your lawn is well groomed. Plant some flowers or put flower baskets at the entry way to welcome the new owners.
Get out! When the house is being shown, get out and take the pets with you. You want the prospective buyer to feel like they are walking into their new house, not yours. It's a good thing to remove any personal items like pictures also. You can have a box in each room that you place personal items in when the house is being shown. Take the razor and comb and brush off the bathroom sink.
Lose the emotions. When it comes to negotiations, take your emotions out of the situation. The potential buyers may have some plans for the home that you don't like, but it will soon be their house not yours. Don't let your emotions cloud your ability to turn over the keys.
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