How Do I Sell My Home Quickly

If you need to sell quickly in this market then you have to understand the type of market you're in. Today is considered a buyer's market. I know you don't like to hear it, but buyers have the upper hand when it come to the value of your home. If you want to sell quickly you need to consider price, location, and the condition of your home.


HOW YOU CAN GET TOP DOLLAR IN TODAY'S MARKET


Since prices have gone down, as a seller that wants top dollar for your area you should do everything possible so the buyer doesn't give you low ball offers. Here are a few tips for getting top dollar for your home in today's market:


1. Curb Appeal: Today with so many homes on the market if your home does not catch the eye of the buyer when they are driving or walking down the street, they will keep on going. So get out there and freshen up the paint on the porch and the door, cracks, mow the grass, trim the trees or bushes, plant flowers, power wash the porch and steps, sweep and put away the garbage.


2. Backyard: The backyard is the outside heart of the home where the buyer can entertain, relax and do gardening. With that in mind trim the trees, cut the weeds, put out some lawn furniture, put away large items so it makes the buyer feel they can see themselves enjoying time out there.


3. Clutter: When you have a home sometimes you tend to accumulate to many things. Since you're going to be moving anyway you should start packing up items that are cluttering the home. Start putting up all your personal photos, figurines, take down some artwork if your walls are to crowded.


Story: I had a seller that owned a co-op and she had the largest Barbie doll collection that took up the entire master bedroom. I'm telling you that there were dolls on shelves along the walls, sitting in chairs, on the bed and on the floor. When people came in they either though my seller was out of her mind or they were intrigued by the dolls. Sometimes to many personal items can interrupt the buyers focus on your home.


4. Cleanliness Can Sell Your Home: Even if your home isn't updated or as modern, a buyer can see potential in your home if it is SPOTLESS! I'm not talking about straightening up and throwing things under the bed or stuff it in the closet. I mean get out the cleaning products, your brush and put on your gloves and start scrubbing and dusting.


Make sure the windows are clean, rugs are spotless, wood floors sparkle and shine, kitchen is so clean you can eat off the floor (don't forget the stove, fridge and inside the oven), and the bathroom has to be super clean because many buyers have phobias about using other peoples bathrooms and it can be a deal breaker.


Also, if you smoke STOP because people that do not smoke cannot take the strong odor it leaves in the home. Plus if you have any pets please put them in the backyard, take up the doggie bed and toys and try to get rid of the animal smell. So roll up your sleeves and get cleaning!


Story: I went to show another agent's listing. When I walked in with my buyer there was the most horrible dog smell we could hardly focus on the house. The home was beautiful, but you couldn't bypass the smell that took over every room in the home. When we went to the basement and looked out the window we saw three large white dogs staring back at us. Let me just say, the buyer was so pissed off that the seller didn't care enough to clean the home thoroughly and get out the scent that she didn't even care how beautiful the home was.


5. Repairs - Ask family or friends to walk through each room of your home like they are potential buyers and see if they can point out imperfections that need repairing. With that in mind repair any cracks, leaks, windows should open and close, lights working, switch and electrical covers installed properly, etc.


6. Fresh Paint Job: A PAINT JOB IS A MUST IF NEEDED! One thing owners skimp on is the paint job and it drives me and buyers crazy. Buyers really hate to think about painting a home before they move in because they have so many other things to think about. If your home hasn't been painted in the last 2 years or more then it's time to do it again. Get rid of any dark or really bright colors. Go for the white, off white, cream tones, and pale yellows. These colors will make your home look more modern and fresh. The neutral colors will also make the home more versatile where it can go with the buyers decor no matter what type of color furniture they may have.


7. Staging Your Home: There are many real estate shows on
that gives you great tips for staging your home which will put you above the rest of your competition in the area.


http://www.hgtv.com/topics/home-staging/index.html


8. CRITICAL STEP- PRICE: In today's market no matter how many bells and whistles you have in your home, buyers want fair market value or below. Don't make the mistake of going overboard on renovations or over personalizing the home because you never know what style or upgrades the buyers want. With that in mind, keep renovations simple, but make sure the work is done well and with quality materials that won't bust your budget. You or your agent should know all the homes in your neighborhood that are similar to yours that are currently selling, in contract and have already sold, so your home can be priced correctly when it first goes on the market.


If you price your home to high in this market your home is guaranteed to sit. In fact, high price homes help to sell homes that are priced right for this market.....you didn't think about that huh? So before you put your price sky high and sitting on an island all alone, price your home correctly for this market. .


9. Hire A Qualified Real Estate Agent: I'm not just sayying you need a real estate agent because I'm one, but this is a hard market for me as a top producer so you definitely need an expert. This is a market where buyers still want the high prices and buyers want a deal. Also, the lenders have cracked down and qualifying for a loan isn't as easy as it used to be. Today there is so much eduction buyers need and they need to be guided through the process by a skilled agent or broker. You should find a qualified real estate agent that is knowledgeable, has produced sales in this type of market and has a gentle agressiveness to close the deal. If your'e looking for an agent to sell your home in Brooklyn, New York feel free to email me or leave me a comment at the end of this blog article.


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10. Access To The Property - Whether you're selling on your own or using an agent access to the property is key. If a buyer cannot get into the property during different times of the day then the buyer will likely go to see another house in your area and like it enough to buy it. So your time or your agent's time must be flexible during the week and on weekends. So increase the traffic by giving access for daily appointments and open houses.


11. Getting The Word Out - With so many properties on the market today you or your agent need to be agressive when marketing your property. If you are hiring an agent, the agent needs to have some marketing savvy in order to know how to get your home the attention it will need to stand out amongst your competition.


There should be many photos (beautifully done photos), there are marny websites, networks and other media channels that can be used to sell a property quickly. Make sure your agent can tell you where your home will be advertised and to provide a copy of each advertisement so you can be sure it has been done and done well.


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