When selling a home, especially in the current real estate market, you need to do everything possible to stand out from the competition. With so many homes now available, your home needs to offer something special, which would ensure a fast sell and good price.
Home in Need of Repair
We suggest you research properties under sale in the same geographical location to be able to know the condition as well as the price.
As a part of getting your home ready to sell, you need to make sure it is in excellent condition. To get the best price from your home, any repairs need to be completed and you might even consider upgrades.
Have Many Property Photographs
Your real estate agent should take many quality photographs of your home for posting on MLS. Put some things in the storage if needed and be sure to keep the home uncluttered. Other tips include:
Always keep the toilet seats covered. Take into account that only a photograph of the master bedroom is needed unless the otherwise there are bedrooms are significantly larger or different. Make sure that you or family members should never be in photos of the home so watch for reflections in mirrors. Try to shoot only positive features of the home, a swimming pool, fireplace, etc but avoid small closets or hallways. Since the kitchen is the heart of the home so you need to have more photos for this because people want to see numerous photographs of this particular room. And for the dining room, you need to have the table beautifully set. The living room photo needs to make the room look large so if you have a lot of furniture, put some in storage. Also be sure to include the front and back property, especially water features, pools, built-in grills/fireplaces, and gardens. As possible use descriptions to enhance photos.
Opportunities for Marketing and Advertising
Several marketing strategies should be considered when it comes to selling a home. Consider the following:
For out-of-town buyers and potential buyers in your neighborhood, invest in color postcards and mail them. Multiple color flyers that have some of the best photos of your home work great when distributed to potential buyers coming to open house or to view on a scheduled tour with the real estate agent. Virtual tours get attention so consider having videos added. New advertisement efforts should be done weekly. To get a greater number of visitors to your home, open houses should only be held on Sundays or Thursday evenings. Have your agent get feedback from people that have gone through the home, allowing you to make repairs, changes, or upgrades accordingly. If comfortable, shoot a self-video of you telling people about the property or giving a tour and then post it on YouTube.
A good rule when selling a home is that with this currently being a buyer's market you need to set the asking price at least 2% lower than the asking price for the most comparable home. If the price is simply lower than what you want or need, perhaps you should consider selling in the future. Listing your home at a price that will get no movement is a huge mistake. - 29969
Home in Need of Repair
We suggest you research properties under sale in the same geographical location to be able to know the condition as well as the price.
As a part of getting your home ready to sell, you need to make sure it is in excellent condition. To get the best price from your home, any repairs need to be completed and you might even consider upgrades.
Have Many Property Photographs
Your real estate agent should take many quality photographs of your home for posting on MLS. Put some things in the storage if needed and be sure to keep the home uncluttered. Other tips include:
Always keep the toilet seats covered. Take into account that only a photograph of the master bedroom is needed unless the otherwise there are bedrooms are significantly larger or different. Make sure that you or family members should never be in photos of the home so watch for reflections in mirrors. Try to shoot only positive features of the home, a swimming pool, fireplace, etc but avoid small closets or hallways. Since the kitchen is the heart of the home so you need to have more photos for this because people want to see numerous photographs of this particular room. And for the dining room, you need to have the table beautifully set. The living room photo needs to make the room look large so if you have a lot of furniture, put some in storage. Also be sure to include the front and back property, especially water features, pools, built-in grills/fireplaces, and gardens. As possible use descriptions to enhance photos.
Opportunities for Marketing and Advertising
Several marketing strategies should be considered when it comes to selling a home. Consider the following:
For out-of-town buyers and potential buyers in your neighborhood, invest in color postcards and mail them. Multiple color flyers that have some of the best photos of your home work great when distributed to potential buyers coming to open house or to view on a scheduled tour with the real estate agent. Virtual tours get attention so consider having videos added. New advertisement efforts should be done weekly. To get a greater number of visitors to your home, open houses should only be held on Sundays or Thursday evenings. Have your agent get feedback from people that have gone through the home, allowing you to make repairs, changes, or upgrades accordingly. If comfortable, shoot a self-video of you telling people about the property or giving a tour and then post it on YouTube.
A good rule when selling a home is that with this currently being a buyer's market you need to set the asking price at least 2% lower than the asking price for the most comparable home. If the price is simply lower than what you want or need, perhaps you should consider selling in the future. Listing your home at a price that will get no movement is a huge mistake. - 29969
About the Author:
Jules Hagey is a real estate investor based in California. He is a former estate agent and writes widely about issues related to real estate and finance. He is currently establishing a quick sale houses program in the UK to take advantage of the current opportunities found there.
