Some home sellers needlessly struggle like a duck in the desert to find a buyer for their property. While a neighbor two doors up sells their house quickly and easily.
Maybe you can chalk it up to salesmanship. Or the fact some do all they can to produce a faster sale for more money – even ins a soft real estate market. Which might include generating curb appeal, home staging, proper pricing, pre sale inspection, sales incentives and working with a knowledgeable Realtor. Using all or at least most of these tips should produce a sales contract faster.
In a soft market it’s vital you price your house right. Using the sales price of comparable homes sold recently as your guide. That’s a true indicator of what the market is paying for similar properties. New listings priced right shouldn’t linger because buyers are watching for reasonably priced options. Don’t miss your opportunity.
A pre sale inspection is a bit like a seal of approval. Much like a certified used car, this tell prospects that your house has been gone over and any problems have been resolved. In essence you’re buying some peace of mind for the buyer. Which is hard to put a price tag on.
Appearance is everything. Which is why some find hiring a pro to help stage their house to be a good investment. This goes beyond paint and elbow grease. It’s a way to help buyers see themselves in a house that is appealing and fits their needs. Think of your house as a product. You want to impress with what you’re offering. Staging is a way to do so.
Turn on the curb appeal. You want the external appearance, or curb appeal, to dazzle any buyers as they drive up. Things like painting the front door, planting flowers, laying down fresh mulch are proven ways to make the first and best impression you can.
Juicy financial incentives vary both in type and effectiveness. Still it’s not uncommon to pay the closing costs, throw in an HDTV, lawn care or maid service to win over buyers. Although I feel if your house is priced right, you likely won’t need to resort to such tactics to close the deal.
Work with an experienced agent who knows the neighborhood and has a track record of selling homes in the area. She can assist with a comprehensive plan for marketing your house and determine the best price based on recent sales. Don’t be duped by brokers who promise to get more for your house than it’s worth. And don’t be afraid to make use of your informal network by letting everyone you know aware you’ve got a property to sell.
These six strategies, if applied right, can be effective in clinching the deal. So don’t look to sell any house without having checked each of these off your list.
Featured Author Irish E Danner is into helping those with condos in Las Vegas for sale as well as other property and houses for sale in Las Vegas Nevada. Get tips, advice and insights you can use at TakeMeHomeToVegas.com.