You’ve finally decided to sell your old home, and you can’t wait till you buy your new place. There is just one thing standing in the way; you need to sell your current home first to get the money you need to buy your next home.
Selling a home can be a hassle, and it’s even worse if you need to sell fast and reducing the asking price is not an option. However, there are many smart moves that you can make to reduce the time it takes to get a willing buyer for your home. They include;
Make Necessary Repairs:
You need to hire a handyman service to come in and do a thorough inspection of every inch of your house to detect any minor and major issues that need repairs. This could be anything from leaking pipes, broken fixtures, cracked windows, rotten siding, cracked tiles, among others. Your home will be competing against old and new properties so you want everything to work perfectly.
Make Improvements Where You Can:
You need to come up with a budget for improvements that improve the look, functionality, and comfort level in the house. A new paint job is a great way to start, both in the interior and exterior of the house. Use neutral colors especially for internal walls to avoid discouraging some people with your color choice.
Another way to improve your home is to add some smart home features to attract younger people. Simple things like an automatic door opener or smart sprinklers will do wonders in your hunt for a buyer.
Another thing that you want to get right is the curb appeal. Curb appeal is vital as it sets the mood of what a potential buyer can expect when they walk into the house. Hire a professional landscaping company or gardener to make your yard shine.
Declutter and Clean Up the Place:
A clean and organized home always looks better and more attractive to potential buyers. When a buyer walks into a clean home with fresh air and pleasant smells, they will enjoy being there which increases their chances of closing.
Get rid of all the clutter in your home in all the rooms. If there is anything you haven’t used in a year and it has no sentimental value to you, toss it. You can have a garage sale or take some items to a storage unit. Without all the clutter your home looks better and more spacious.
When it comes to cleaning, I don’t mean the usual vacuum or dusting around. It has to be a deep clean and it has to be done by professionals with special cleaning equipment. Make sure that they get to every corner and crevice to leave your entire home spotlessly clean.
Set a Reasonable Price:
One of the main things that will keep you from selling your home is setting a price that is too high. Most people think that their home is worth a lot more than it really is while others set a high price hoping that they will negotiate down to the price they really want. These antics will not get you anywhere. Find out the current fair market value of your property and set a price based on that. You can check listings of similar homes in your neighborhood to get a rough idea of how much your home should be worth. You may also hire a professional appraiser to calculate the current value of your property.
Advertise:
Before you advertise, you will need great photos and even videos of your home. Hire a professional photographer to capture great photos of your home that you will use in your adverts on various platforms such as social media, sending to friends and family, and interested buyers. Don’t forget to put a visible ‘For Sale’ sign on the property; you never know who could be passing by.
Be Available and Ready for Open Houses:
Open houses can pop up any time and you always want to be available when someone wants to see your home. As long as you are selling, your home should always be ready for showings. Keep it clean and organized all the time.
Let the Light in:
People love bright spaces, and the best way to show off the house is by ensuring that every inch is well lit. Open all curtains, shades, and blinds and turn on the lights in any dark rooms during a showing.
Hire a Realtor:
Realtors may take a piece of your pie, but they will open doors that you never could on your own. After all, it’s their job to find buyers. Realtors have special skills, tools, and networks that they can use to find you a buyer quickly.
Final Word:
Selling a home can take you days, months or even years depending on how you go about it. If you follow our tips above, you will sell your house fast for the price that it’s really worth.