Getting Started Selling Your Home
So you have decided that you will be selling your home. Whatever the reasons behind your decision to sell, this will be a stressful time. There are many things to consider in this process, and that is where I come in.
If you have decided to sell your home, your first step is to hire a Realtor that you trust. You will have a list of expectations, and a value for you home in mind. You will have a number that you know must get for you home, and then another number that you would like to get. It is important to have a Realtor that understands the local market conditions and that has a plan set to get your home sold. Before your home is ready to be placed on the market, there are several things that you must do to get your home ready. You can refer to my article on How to Prepare Your Home to Sell.
Pricing
Pricing your home correctly is a very important step. You will have already discussed with your agent a price range that is recommended for your home, so now that you are ready to list, pinpointing that list price is crucial. Overpricing a home can add more stress to the process as overpricing can lead to a lack of showing activity and offers. Pricing your home correctly for the current market conditions is the most important part of the selling process.
Selling Your Home, Getting Ready
The next important steps in selling your home, are the photographs. You will never get a second chance on making a first impression. The photos that are taken when selling your home will be the first thing that potential buyers will see. You want to have your home ready as if it was being shown for the photographs. Follow the guidelines on How to Prepare Your Home to Sell, the day the pictures are taken.
Showings
Lastly, when selling your home, be flexible on showings. Have your home ready, meaning tidy and clean, at all times, or able to make it so within a few hours. You never know when the call come in that an interested buyer would like to take a look. There are of course many other areas to discuss, but that can be discussed Throughout the process.
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