Did you know the best time to sell your home is now, during the spring season? Get ready to enter a hot housing market. If you need some tips on improving curb appeal and preparing your house, stick around.
In this guide, you’ll learn what a smart homeowner will do before selling their home. The information below will teach you about what home selling mistakes to avoid.
Ready to learn more? Keep reading.
Avoid Delaying the Process
Most real estate agents recommend you sell during early fall or spring.
People prefer moving into homes during the summer months before school starts. August and December see the fewest amount of sales. Yet, you can still sell your house any month.
If you’re not ready to sell during the spring market, start preparing for later this year. Don’t wait around for the perfect time. Otherwise, you could miss out on this seller’s market.
Choose a Realistic Selling Price
Some homeowners try to sell their houses for a high price. Sure, you would like to get top dollar for your investment, but you need to remain realistic.
An experienced agent can help you appraise your home. Your agent will consider the price of the homes around your property before deciding on a fair price.
If you overprice your house, you will eventually need to lower the number. You also miss out on the peak experience of being a new listing. People will soar past your listing if it’s way overpriced.
Your agent will help you choose a fair price that may invite bidding among interested buyers.
Make the Right Changes
Unless you sell your house to a flipper, you shouldn’t sell your home ‘as is’ because you won’t get the highest price.
Homebuyers expect turnkey houses. They want to move into a property that doesn’t require significant repairs or work. Paint the room’s neutral colors, get rid of carpeting, and consider updating appliances.
If you need to sell fast, you could sell to an investor or house buying company. Learn more about how long the process will take in the webuyhouses.com guide.
Start Packing Personal Items
It’s a challenge to get rid of belongings in your home while still living there.
But buyers don’t want to walk into a house and see personal items like family photos or knickknacks. Spend time packing away your family heirlooms and memorabilia.
Put Oversized Furniture Into Storage
Consider the atmosphere in the rooms. Do they appear overcrowded because you have too much furniture or art on the walls? Remove items you don’t use anymore.
You can put oversized furniture in storage or even sell it.
Finish Important Repairs
Look at fixing some massive problems in your home before listing it.
A crack in your foundation or a compromised roofing system will cost the new homeowner. During the negotiation, they will use this point to lower the sale price by a significant amount.
Fix these issues now, so the buyer doesn’t ask for a credit to fix the repair later. The other benefit of completing significant repairs is they will become a significant selling point for the house.
Your agent will outline the updates to the house, making it a desirable option for shoppers.
Pick a Professional Photographer
Your photographer should shoot your home in the best possible light.
Most home buyers will see a property online when they view the photographs. You want home buyers to get excited when they view the pictures.
If the pictures present your home as a dingy or dark spot, they will cross yours off their list. Real estate agents tend to include professional photographers in the marketing budget.
Before the photographer comes to shoot your home, finish a deep clean. Open up the curtains and turn on the lights.
Don’t Hide Problems
Sometimes, homeowners will make the mistake of trying to hide significant repairs.
You should be honest with buyers about future or potential repairs. The buyer will find out what’s wrong with the house during the inspection, so don’t try to hide this information.
Interested buyers should know about the issues in advance. Don’t give the buyer second thoughts about buying your home.
Remain Flexible During Showings
A smart homeowner will remain flexible when it comes time to show their house. Buyers will call their agent, and the agent will call yours to set up a meeting. Make it a priority to show your home once it hits the market.
Make sure your home’s in pristine condition to avoid any disappointing showings. Buyers will call to tour the place at the last minute. Ask your family to help out with cleaning and decluttering.
On holidays, you might have interested buyers asking to see the house. If you want to sell fast, try to remain open.
Be Open to Negotiation
Did you receive an offer on your house? You might have to negotiate with the buyer and their agent.
To improve the sale price, offer to cover closing costs or agree to a minor repair.
You Can Avoid These Home Selling Mistakes
Did you find this guide helpful? Make sure to avoid these home selling mistakes.
A smart homeowner will begin decluttering their home and packing away personal items. Pick a fair selling price with the help of your real estate agent.
Remain flexible during the showing stage, and keep your house clean.
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