There are still many, many novice agents and investors rushing into the housing market yelling from the rooftops that they know what they’re doing. But thoroughly discuss their credentials. Many are new to the nuances of financing, deal structure, and evaluation. If you’re like most people, real estate is your biggest investment – so don’t trust just anyone’s advice. If you want great results when your house won’t sell, partner with the pros.
More often than not, we see over-improved properties – those where the owners have gone farther than they needed to, wasting valuable time and money. Pay attention to thinking in broader terms regarding colors, styles, etc. You want to appeal to the broadest audience to sell your house fast. Plus, most buyers want to add their own custom touches. And, as hard as this can be, do your best to get rid of all the clutter and think “neutral”. Remember, you’re not selling to yourself!
Here’s the exception to the above rule. Retail home buyers will typically not want a total fixer-upper, and alot of unfixed stuff will scare them away. Show that you’ve been a responsible property owner and get all the little details fixed (and of course, the big ones too!) if you want to sell your house fast.
Pay attention to the little things; don’t leave gaps in the trim or plates off of the wall switches and outlets, or you’ll increase the chances that your house won’t sell. In many cases, it makes sense to get it inspected by a professional home inspector, and show off the healthy home report. Buyers are almost always going to do their own inspection, but this goes a long way towards establishing confidence that they’re making a good purchase and you’re not hiding anything.
Curb appeal is as important as the inside – so remember to clean up the outside of the property as well. Give buyers a cohesive impression of great style. Paint the walls (neutral), update the landscaping, and most of all – keep it immaculately clean. Consider hiring a professional designer to help tastefully stage the property, especially if you are going to move out prior to listing.
Pricing can be tricky. Obviously, you want maximum price, and the buyer will want the lowest price. Seldom do those wants align perfectly. For example, if you’re getting a ton of showings but not a lot of offers, your price is probably not where it needs to be. Better to do your homework, understand what comparable homes have been selling for in your area recently, and try to stay in that range.
If all of the above effort seems like more than you want to take on, consider selling your house fast for cash to a real estate investor. If your house needs major repairs to be “market ready”, they will buy it as and you’ll have cash in hand fast. If that option appeals to you, contact Home Buyers Plus today and we’ll give you a fair cash offer within 24 hours, of course with no obligation!
We buy properties like yours if your house won’t sell, or you need to sell your house fast. And there are no commissions, no fees, and no need for you to lift a finger to clean, repair, or declutter.
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