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1.
Find the right representative
The experience and knowledge of a dedicated real estate
professional can be priceless. A good Realtor® forms a powerful
team with his or her clients that makes it possible for them to
have a smooth, successful, stress-free sale.
2.
Determine your needs/wants for the sale and for your new home
Selling your primary residence can be tricky because you have to
simultaneously be thinking about where you would like to buy.
First weigh your priorities – selling price is certainly
important, but having a quick and efficient sale can often be
worth accepting a slightly lower offer. Talk to your agent and
make sure you’re comfortable with where your priorities are.
At the same
time, you should be compiling a needs/wants list for the home
you will buy. You will probably have to act fairly quickly when
your house sells, so any amount of preparation you can do will
serve you well.
3. Prepare
your house for showing
Underprepared homes can be sales disasters. Your home will never
get as much attention from potential buyers as when it is first
listed, so clearing clutter, cleaning, making repairs, and
putting your home’s best foot forward is essential. Don’t “open
for business” until your home is ready to be seen as favorably
as possible.
Simple Open House Preparations to Sell
Your Home
4. Find out
what your local market looks like
Being realistic about your market is the key to a smooth sale.
There is no substitute for a professional real estate
representative when it comes to local market knowledge.
5. List
away!
Lots of photos and online exposure are the key to getting a good
response for your listing. Working with an agent who uses Point2
Agent software is a great step in the right direction. Now just
“open” the house and sit back and wait for the flood of eager
buyers!
Request a Home Market Analysis
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