10 Tips For Selling Your Home
Selling your home? Below find 10 secrets to ensure that you get top dollar!
Selling Tip #10 - Pricing your home the right way
Find the worth of you home, then take off 15 to 20 percent of that price. Even in the worst market, you'll have home buyers coming after you with multiple bids. They will sometimes even bid over what your home is worth. Most sellers think this is too risky, but it's the best strategy in today's home-selling market.
Selling Tip #9 - De-clutter closets and storage areas
Every home buyer is interested in how much storage space a home has. Take out half the stuff in your closet and neatly organize what is left in there. This gives home buyers the chance to see the whole closet or storage area without having too much clutter distracting them. Keep everything tidy clean!
Selling Tip #8 - Light up your home
Maximum lighting is a must. Clean the windows, cut the bushes outside, remove your drapes, open all blinds. Good lighting in a home is very important to home buyers. Do whatever is necessary to make your home bright and joyful.
Selling Tip #7 - Play the agent field
It is important to have a broker who is fully informed. They must do everything from constantly monitoring the multiple listing service (MLS) to knowing what properties are going on the market and details of the neighborhoods. Find a tech-savvy broker who is a go-getter and they are sure to have your house sold in no time.
Selling Tip #6 - Take the pets out for the day
Not everyone is an animal person. A home buyer might turn away immediately if he or she sees or smells dog food or kitty litter, or has animal hair stuck to their clothes. It may give the impression that your home is not clean. While planning an open house, be sure to make an appointment with the pet hotel for the day.
Selling Tip #5 - Don't over-upgrade
Quick fixes will always pay off. Don't make any drastic improvements to your home because you are not likely to get your money back for it when selling. Clean the gutters, do a fresh coat of paint where ever you see scuff marks on walls and base boards, replace cabinet hardware where necessary, clean the curtains. The small updates are necessary to get you top dollar.
Selling Tip #4 - Make your house less home-y
De-personalize. De-personalize. De-personalize! The more you de-personalize your home before showing it, the more a potential home buyer can see themselves living in your home. Put a third of your stuff away in storage. This should include family photos, keepsakes, and any memorabilia that has to do with your family. Consider hiring a home stager to organize everything a maximize the space of your home and showing its full potential.
Selling Tip #3 - The kitchen is most important
Your kitchen is so important that is you were to remodel it, you would most likely get around 85% of your money back. If a potential home buyer thinks your kitchen looks dated, they might knock off $10,000 off the asking price. The most important, inexpensive thing you can do for your kitchen is to paint it, using a neutral color so home buyers can envision how they would want to design the kitchen if it were theirs.
Selling Tip #2 - Always have your house show-ready
This is necessary at all times. You never know when your buyer is going to come to the door. You have to be available at all times and your house must be in tip-top shape. Always have clean bathrooms, empty the dishwasher, and use the duster often. This may be a hassle at times, but your home is sure to be at the top of your potential home buyer's list.
Selling Tip #1 - First impressions are everything
If a home buyer is not impressed by the outside of your home, you have probably already lost a sale with them. It is crucial to make people feel welcomed and safe before they even walk through the door. Spruce up your front yard with some inexpensive shrubs and bright flowers. Entryways are also very important. When you're selling, replace the area where you normally leave your coats and keys with a beautiful vase of flowers.
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LouisianaHomesAndLand.com (225) 571-8667
Kyle Petersen, Licensed in the State of Louisiana, USA #SALE 17648
LouisianaHomesAndLand.com (225) 413-1650
Kim Tregre, Licensed in the State of Louisiana, USA #Sale-995686296
Buyer’s Specialist LouisianaHomesAndLand.com (225)366-8656
Holly Bynum – Administrative Assistant Louisiana Homes and Land (225)435-9250
Keller Williams Realty Red Stick Partners, Baton Rouge, LA 70810, USA (225)768-1800
Each Office Independently Owned and Operated.
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