Once you have made the decision to sell, you should put into place a plan, often easier said than done. Here are a few ideas that have worked for many of our successful seller clients. The most important first step is pricing it right. By doing this, there will be no need to readjust the price later. Fair market value simply means, it compares favorable to recent closed sales and comparable active homes you will be competing with. Next, have a pre home inspection done to determine if there are any issues unknown to you, these can be deal breakers later on. If there are, see to it that they are corrected prior to the house going on the market. Begin the process of pre-packing any and all non essential personal items or clutter, these will only serve as a distraction to potential buyers. Today, the first place potential buyers will view your home is online, make certain the photo’s both interior and exterior showcase your home in its best possible light. Curb appeal refers to the first impression your home will make on potential buyers, don’t take offense to suggestions made to you by your Realtor, they know what is important. Also, don’t be home for any showings, buyers will not speak frankly in front of homeowners for fear of offending them, Realtors want to hear objections or concerns, they are trained to counter them. Homes priced right and presented properly will sell a lot quicker then the competition.
