The really simple key to selling a home fast is to price it right. This is often the biggest challenge. You could spend all of your money fixing up and then marketing the house, but a price that is too high will virtually guarantee that the home will sit on the market.
Before you set the price, it’s smart to look at it from a buyer’s point of view. Start by shopping on the internet for local houses similar to yours. Try not to be tempted to include houses that have features that yours does not have. It really does make a significant difference that your house 2 baths and the other house has 3 baths.
Next, invite three good brokers to come out and give you an estimate of value. Ask all of the brokers this question: “At what price would we have to list our home for to sell it in 30 days?” This is a great way to get down to brass tacks and found out what is happening in the market right now. Even very experienced brokers feel tempted to flatter the homeowners with a listing price that is too high, but in actuality the broker who gives the lowest price is almost always right.
Now, take the list of the comparable homes you found earlier online and remove all the properties from the list except for the five least expensive ones. Average only this list of least expensive properties along with the three broker estimates given for your house. Now, take this average and subtract 10 to 15% and this is the price you should list your home for. Although this price may seem a too low, it’s not. You should never be afraid of under pricing your home; because the market always drives an underpriced property to market price. This is called a bidding war and this is where the real excitement begins.
Before you start this entire process, you should spend a couple of weekends in neighborhood open houses. It will give you instant insight in what you should not do when marketing your own home. You will see that the most important change you should make is to get rid of all of the clutter. Too much stuff makes homes look smaller and buyers just don’t have the ability to see past clutter. It will make it difficult for them to picture themselves living there. Pack up and store one-half to two-thirds of your things, including your furniture. A decluttered home is a happy home.
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