subject: Staging Homes And Fast Sales [print this page] Even though the market is not the best right now it is possible to sell your home quickly. If you sell a home in five weeks it will probably sell for listing price. You will have to lower the price or offer some perks the longer that a home stays on the market. To avoid having to do this it just takes a little know-how. Here are a few secrets. These are suggestions from professional realtors.
First you should find a great realtor to represent your home. The more knowledge they have, the better choice they are. The right professional will be well aware of how the homes in your area sell best. They will be able to give you advice on every aspect of your investment.
The professional you choose should suggest the following helpful tips which are one good way to gauge how good your realtor will be.
The second secret is setting the perfect sale price.
The next most important ingredient in a sale is the listing price. Homes listed for prices that are far too high will just sit and collect dust. The best way is to take an average of the homes sold in your area that are comparable and go from there. The realtor will be able to find out the information about homes in your area.
If you want to do this all on your own, you can do a lot of research and figure out the prices of the surrounding homes. A home that is considered a fixer-upper will never sell for the same as one that is in excellent condition so there are many factors that need to be considered in setting your price.
The third secret is home staging.
Home staging is making your home and your property a 'hot item' by making it show well. Before you put your home on the market, the home staging process needs to be completed so it is 'ready to go' once the listing hits the market. Home staging is about making any necessary repairs, cosmetic fixes like fresh paint, well manicured landscape with trimmed bushes and weeds removed plus a very clean home. Shampoo carpets, organize and remove clutter from every room including the basement and garage.
While it's on the market, keep the home maintained.
Buyers may show up without notice if they see that it is ready to show. Keep your home as clean and organized as possible at all times.
The last minute pop-in, may be the one who buys.
Secret five is to become invisible when the house is being sold.
A potential buyer will want some alone time in your home to make decisions. A brief tour is enough for any buyer to let them know you are available for questions.
Secret number six is offering incentives if necessary.
The time for incentives is when you have an interested buyer who needs a little extra push to commit. A good realtor can give you on ideas for incentives. These can involve decorating or furnishings, without lowering the price.
