Selling a house can be stressful. Many homeowners shudder at the prospect of putting their house on the market and having strangers look through it. However, there are many things you can do to sell your home quickly and easily. Your house will sell fast in any market if you pay attention to certain specifics.
Make sure you know the local market well. Find out if the market is a buyers’ market or a sellers’ market. If homes are selling quickly, it’s a sellers’ market. If they are sitting on the market for longer periods of time, it’s a buyer’s market. A real estate agent can help you figure this out.
Price is the first thing buyers look for when searching for a house. Make sure your house is priced well. Too high and it may linger on the market. Too low and you might miss out on equity. Price it right from the start and it will sell fast.
White paint makes everything look more spacious. A single coat of paint can work wonders in any home. Cover those dark walls with a new coat of bright white. Your house will instantly look brighter and much more inviting.
A fresh coat of paint can do wonders for selling your home.
Buyers are put off if they walk into a house and it isn’t clean. Wash the windows. Sweep the floors. Remove any hint of dirt you see as soon as it accumulates.
The details make the house. Look at your home carefully. Note issues such as a stain on the roof of a room, missing tiles in the bathroom, and stairs that lack a handrail. Fix up these problems before you put your house on the market. Small fixes will help your entire house look fabulous the second the buyer steps inside.
Clutter is the enemy. You want the bones of your house to show well. Remove as many things as possible to declutter your home. Put the stuff you don’t want up for sale. Place as many things as possible in storage while your house is on the market. The small storage fee will more than pay off when you sell your home for more money.
A few minor upgrades can pay huge dividends. Consider putting a new bathtub, vanity, and toilet. An updated bath appeals to many buyers.
Decluttering your home and removing personal items can help buyers visualize themselves living in the space.
Make it clear your closing dates are flexible. If you can offer a fast closing or wait until a buyer has finished selling their own home, you can market your home to more potential buyers.
If you can help a buyer with some financing issues, you can sell your home faster. Some sellers can provide the potential buyer with a short loan for part of the price. This allows you greater access to more buyers and a larger market.
