If you plan to put your home on the market, odds are you’re hoping it will sell quickly, and at the right price. After you’ve determined how much profit you might be able to make using a seller closing costs calculator, you’ll want to take these steps to help accomplish that goal.
Hire an Expert Agent
One of the secrets to a fast, high-profit sell is hiring the right agent. Make sure you’ve done your due diligence by checking out your realtor’s background and experience, including references from recent clients, to ensure he or she has an in-depth knowledge of the market. It’s also important that the professional you choose is tech-savvy, with all the necessary tools to get your house sold.
If you’re tempted to go to for sale by owner (FSBO) route, be aware that the National Association of Realtor statistics show that FSBO homes sell for significantly less as compared to home sales assisted by agents.
Get Rid of the Clutter
Decluttering isn’t rocket science, but it’s a must in order to appeal to those potential buyers. Toss or donate anything you don’t really need, like those items you haven’t used in over a year, and stowing away others that are only used occasionally. Be sure to clear all junk off the fireplace mantel, bathroom and kitchen counters, tabletops, and shelves. As storage is something all buyers look for and can never have enough of, take out at least half of what you have in your closets and neatly organize what’s left. You’ll want them to look clean, tidy and as if there’s plenty of room for the buyer to use, even if they’re on the small side.
Think Like a Buyer
You know your home needs to be clean, but you may not realize how clean it should really be. If you want it to sell at the highest price possible, it’s going to take a lot more than your typical spring cleaning. No time? Hire a professional as it will likely pay for itself. Otherwise, you’ll need to consider every tiny detail, thinking like a buyer would, getting down to the smallest details, from squeaky clean windows and blinds to ceiling fans, tile grout, and baseboards.
Stage It
Staging is key for potential buyers so they can imagine themselves living in your home. Put away any family photos, child’s artwork, etc. to help them envision their own personal items inside. One thing you should do is set the table. A dining room is a focal point, so bring out your good flatware, china, and linens. Consider adding seasonal flair with colorful decor or perhaps just an attractive centerpiece on top of a table runner.
The important thing for every space in your home is that they’re clean and looked lived in while providing warmth. You might want to bake cookies and place them in a pretty cookie jar in the kitchen, for example, and add aromatic soaps with a mild fragrance like lavender to your bathrooms. Bring the outdoors in by adding fresh flowers.
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