Real Estate
Turn Your House into a Model Home
Getting A Good Return On Your Investment
Hints to Help Sell your Home
Hire a top-notch sales agent and price your home right!
As the owner, you are probably not objective, so give your agent free rein, within reason, to set the price. The broker will look at the average days a home in your neighborhood is on the market, how your home compares to others in the area and its condition.
Create an adjustable sales plan
Come up with a sales strategy, but make sure it's flexible. What's your initial asking price? How long will you insist on it before making a reduction? How much of a cut will you accept? What about after that? Having a plan in place will help you react quickly.
Eliminate Clutter
The "50% Rule" requires that you eliminate the clutter in your home by at least half. This may be the hardest rule of all! We love our clutter - - it reflects our memories, hobbies, and values. But it doesn't sell homes! Clutter makes homes seem.
Rent it – If you have to relocate before you have sold your home, consider renting it. Just be sure to strike a deal with the renters so your home will be available for showing.
Clean it – Your home must sparkle! To achieve this level is usually only feasible by hiring a cleaning crew. In fact, having a cleaning service return weekly while your house is for sale is probably a pretty good investment. Get your windows professionally cleaned inside and out too.
Fix It – Got a dripping faucet or a cracked tile? These will send the wrong message to potential buyers. Get them fixed before you put your house on the market.
Keep It Neutral – Neutral colors sell. It's a fact. Try to convey an image of quality and neutrality. Potential buyers walking through your home want to imagine themselves as the owners.
De-personalize It – Remove objects that your potential buyers won't be able to identify with. For example, political and religious items may turn off whole groups of buyers, because they cannot "imagine" your home as their home. Buying a home is an emotional decision, and you want potential buyers to make an emotional connection with your home by being able to "see" themselves in it.
Hire It – It may be more time efficient to hire a professional stager. These are trained experts in the art and science of making your home as appealing as possible to a potential home buyer.