Selling a home rarely proves to be a simple, straightforward process. However, if you plan ahead for the house selling journey, you may be better equipped than other sellers to identify and address potential hurdles.
Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you plan for the home selling journey.
1. Identify Your Home's Strengths and Weaknesses
No home is flawless. Fortunately, if you allocate time and resources to analyze your residence, you can identify your house's strengths and weaknesses. You then can take the necessary steps to transform assorted home weaknesses into strengths.
Oftentimes, it helps to hire a home inspector before you list a house. A home inspector will perform an in-depth evaluation of your residence and help you identify any underlying property issues. Next, you can use a home inspection report to prioritize property repairs.
2. Price Your House Competitively
What you originally paid for your house is unlikely to match your home's current value. But if you define a "competitive" price for your residence, you could boost the likelihood of enjoying a successful house selling experience.
The definition of a competitive home price varies based on the current state of the real estate market, a house's age and condition and other factors. If you gather lots of data about the housing sector in your city or town, you can see how your residence stacks up against the competition. Plus, you can use this information to establish a price range for houses that are comparable to your residence and price your home accordingly.
It generally helps to account for recent home improvements when you list your house, too. For instance, if you recently replaced your house's roof, this upgrade could help you differentiate your home from the competition. It also may help you get the best price for your residence.
3. Upgrade Your Home's Exterior and Interior
Enhancing your home's curb appeal is crucial. If your house boasts a stunning front lawn, pristine siding and other great exterior features, buyers may fall in love with your residence as soon as they see it.
In addition, don't forget to maintain a neat, tidy home interior. By cleaning each room of your house and eliminating home clutter, you can show buyers your residence's full potential.
For those who are unsure about how to accomplish their home selling goals, you may want to employ a real estate agent. This housing market professional will take the guesswork out of the home selling journey and do whatever it takes to help you succeed.
Usually, a real estate agent works with a home seller and teaches him or her about the housing market. A real estate agent then implements a home selling strategy. And if a seller has concerns at any point during the house selling journey, a real estate agent is happy to respond to them.
Streamline the home selling journey – use the aforementioned tips, and you could reap the benefits of a fast, profitable house selling experience.
“I sell your home like it's mine”
A licensed real estate salesperson since 2016, Rob is affiliated with the Briarcliff Manor office of Corcoran Legends Realty. He serves buyers, sellers, renters, in Westchester, Rockland, and Putnam counties. Rob, a native of New York and Westchester County for most of his life, brings an extensive local knowledge of both residential and commercial properties to the table. His experience includes a wide range of property types – single-family, multi-family, condos and mixed use. “Hard to sell” properties is where Rob really excels. “There’s no problem that cannot be solved.”
Rob is certified for many different disciplines in real estate. Cartus Relocation Network Agent, AARP Agent, National Tenants Network (NTN) Agent, Green certified and Pricing Strategies Master. In addition, Rob has completed the Leader’s Edge Advanced training to better serve his clients. Rob has been both associate of the month and top closed dollar agent.
When you work with Rob, you get the feeling you’re his only client. Numbers don’t count, you do. Clients always come first. Each transaction is handled as if it were his own home. Rob strives to make the process as seamless as possible and takes care of all the details, no matter how small. His clients rave about his above-and-beyond service and prompt informative communication. Rob is easy going, friendly, and patient. However he can be a determined and aggressive negotiator when the need arises.
When not out actively working on behalf of his clients, Rob spends time with his wife and two teenage daughters. A devoted supporter of community he sits on several local boards and volunteers for numerous locale nonprofit organizations. He enjoys cycling, hiking, kayaking and winter skiing.
“May your price be right, and your sale be swift!”