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What
would you say is the number one goal of most home sellers? It’s to get the most
money! Yes there may be other motivations but for the most part, sellers want
to be able to maximize the return on their investment and what better time than
to sell during a seller-controlled market?
Today,
despite being a seller’s market there is still quite a bit you can do to ensure
that your home gets the most attention from buyers and ultimately the most
money. Here are a few tips to follow that almost guarantee you that extra edge
over other homes in this marketplace.
To
help show you our tips at work, we filmed our video blog at our beautiful listing
in Sewalls Point (the Home Tour is embedded below)– stop by and see the home or send someone you know that is looking in the
area!
Get the Price Right
Pricing
effectively is a key strategy to get more money in your pocket. Despite what
many real estate agents advise, falsely raising the price of a home does not
add “extra room” for negotiation. Rather, it can be counterproductive. We
suggest the price be set carefully and according to what buyers are dictating
in the marketplace to some degree. Pricing a bit lower will often generate
multiple bids and create an auction environment, resulting in at or more than
list price for you.
Set the Stage for
Buyers
Keep
in mind buyers want to see the house for what it is rather than for how you
live your life in the home. Staging allows for the perfect balance between
showing a home to be livable and personal while at the same time allowing
enough of a blank canvas that a buyer can visualize his or her own lifestyle in
the space. As you can see in the video, less is more and clean, simple décor in
neutral color schemes allows buyers to imagine their own life in the home.
Keep Your Home
Updated
Am
important aspect of selling a home successfully is to set it up with custom and
updated amenities. Though the buyer willing to buy a fixer might overlook
kitchen appliances from the 70s or wood paneling that might seem outdated, the
best way to ensure the most exposure of your home is to present an updated
style. Buyers these days prefer granite or custom countertops, stainless
appliances and wood or ceramic floors in kitchens. They also tend to gravitate
to homes with higher-end finishes such as crown moldings, wide baseboards,
updated lighting fixtures and today’s color schemes.
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For
a custom consultation where we come to your home and share with you more ideas
of how you can successfully sell your home for more money – contact us today!
