Todays market for home selling is a little different than in the past, and with the changes has come more choices for the buyers to choose from. The real question is, aside from the obvious such as cleaning and a little staging, what can you do to make your home stand out from the others in your neighborhood?
Here are a few tips to help you out!
Sell the whole Neighborhood...
We at Century 21 Kandi Realty understand the importance of selling the whole neighborhood, not just the home. We pay extra on sites like Realtor.com for "enhancements" that allow people to see your neighborhood, including aerial mapping views and locations of parks and schools and such. Be sure YOUR agent has these options for the internet sites.
Showing readiness and flexibility....
ALWAYS keep your home "showing ready" and be open to last minute showings and flexible scheduling as best you can. Inflexible home owners will be competing with the "last minute" showings- and they may not come back to yours!
We will say it again- Stage your home!
Get a book from the library such as "The complete idiots guide to staging your home to sell." By Julie Dana. Some of her "top tips" are...
- Make sure address numbers are clear and easy to see from the curb. Otherwise, buyers might drive to your neighbor's house by mistake.
- Add lighting to make the house look great at night. "People often do an evening 'drive-by' before they decide to ask for a showing," Dana says.
-Clean and de-clutter. Mail, bathroom toiletries and kids' toys need to be out of view.
-Depersonalize. The knickknacks that make a house a home can distract buyers from visualizing a property as their own, so remove personal items such as family photographs, trophies and vacation pictures.
-Stylize the home with up-to-date designs. Doing something simple, such as placing a slipcover over an old sofa, can greatly improve a room's appearance.
- Take your real estate agents advice! They do not suggest things to insult or inconvenience you. They want you to net more money as much as you do!
Staging is essential. Even in a tough market, buyers will make final decisions based on emotions and not price.
Use creativity...
Have and agent that knows how to use virtual tours online. Have your agent change to new pictures if your listing is more than a couple months old, and rearrange the furniture for the new photos. Redo the remarks re: your home after some time has passed. Keep it looking fresh!
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