Facts Every Seller Should
Know
Here are some important facts you should know before selling your home. These tips should
help you avoid making costly mistakes.
Rely on an Experienced Seller's Agent. Surveys show that people
who sell their homes themselves often net less from sales than sellers who use an
experienced Seller's Agent. In addition to providing a wide range of services, a Seller's
Agent can save you money by using years of successful negotiating experience on your
behalf.
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Pricing the Home Correctly. The pricing of your home will strongly influence how
long your home is on the market. If you set a price that is too high and your home has
been on the market too long, then home buyers assume that something is wrong with your
home or your price and you will usually receive less than what you would have received if
you had priced it correctly to begin with. Approximately 80 percent of your showings will
be during the first three weeks on the market. Don't miss those buyers who think they
cannot afford your home.
Improvements to Make Before Selling. While it is important to present your
home in the best possible condition, undertaking the wrong kind of upgrades will cost you
money that you may not be able to recoup from the sale of your home. Painting, replacing
carpet (if needed), and updating kitchen and baths are a few things you should be able to
recoup.
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Staging Your Home For the Buyer. The first impression is the most
important one so make sure it is favorable. Your home should be clean and free of clutter.
Start packing things that you don't need. This will allow the buyer to visualize their
things inside your home. The outside of your home is as important to keep up as the
inside. Be sure your home looks inviting and well cared for from the street. If you are
competing with another home, most likely the one that is the neatest and cleanest will get
the offer.
Do Not Bypass the First Offer Without Serious Consideration.
Frequently, sellers reject any first offer, believing that subsequent offers are bound to
be higher. However, experience shows that the first offer can often be the best. This is
especially true if the buyer making the offer has already looked at numerous homes on the
market. So, if at all possible, consider the offer and see if you can make it work.
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