There are a lot of things that go into the process to sell that house, but it’s important to know what you’re doing so you don’t get stuck with any surprises.
Selling your home is a process. But, with the right Realtor and the right information, you won’t be left with a lot of surprises when it’s time to negotiate with a potential buyer.
Look at me as your guide to helping you get the best return on one of the biggest investments that a lot of people make in their lives.
The following blog post explores all the steps involved in getting your house on the market and tips for making sure everything goes smoothly along the way.
Why Sell Your Home
Selling your home can be a big decision for homeowners. However, it is not as hard as people make it to be.
There are many reasons why you may want to sell your home and we will discuss those reasons here.
Sometimes when people sell their home they normally asking themselves the question why am I selling?
And normally the answer might be for many reasons.
One of the reasons for selling your home is because of a change of job.
If you are moving because you accepted a new job position then let me be the first one to congratulate you on your new position.
When you accept a new position out of state. Sometimes, it can be difficult trying to plan the move at the same time as trying to get the home on the market.
That is one of the things you have to think about when you are ready to sell your home.
Another reason is due to divorce. If for some reason you are dealing with divorce, then getting the home sold normally boils down to the judge’s decree from the divorce court.
Normally this will spell out who is awarded the home.
Another reason is that you want to upgrade to a new place.
Sometimes a person can outgrow the current place on their end.
And a lot of times people will tend to upgrade.
Sometimes the average time would be within a 5 to 7 year spanned.
3 Tips On How To Sell A House
Selling a house is never easy. But there are some things you can do to make the process smoother and easier for you.
1) Find a Real Estate Agent that understands your needs and meeting them
Sellers need an agent that understands their needs and will work with them to meet those needs. You need someone that you feel comfortable with. Someone who will be there for you.
Real Estate Agents should be open and honest about what they can and cannot do for their clients and should help them decide on a price point that works for them.
2) Prepare your home before putting it on the market to make it more attractive
If you’re selling your home, it’s important to invest time and effort in preparation. You must keep in mind the word attractive.
You might not believe it! People can find themselves attracted to a home that fits their personality. That is why your goal is to give the buyer’s one of the best experiences that you possibly can.
Your goal is to attract that one buyer that is ready to say yes to owning your home. You want to make sure you put in a little time and effort to get the home prepared to sell. That is the goal, right? To make the home sell.
3) Be Open Minded to Negotiations
When you see the offers coming to you. There is an old saying in Real Estate that everything is negotiable. Never be closed-minded to negotiate. Always be opened minded to the possibility of buyers coming to you asking you to do different things.
Try to keep it calm when you are negotiating. Selling a home can be a very emotional process, especially if you have lived in a place for a very, very long time.
Keep in mind that buyers are looking to get the best deal possible. And sometimes you have to be creative and be willing to create a win-win situation for you and the buyer.
What Are The Disadvantages of Selling A House Yourself?
Selling a house can be tough. You’ll need to work with other professionals and spend time on it, which is money down the drain if you do it yourself!
Selling your home requires much more than just putting up flyers or ringing doorbells – there are many steps involved for everything to go smoothly: from finding contractors who will help fix things around the exterior of the property (like painting), buyer’s home inspectors who will call you to schedule appointments.
Negotiating with different buyers or agents when there is a multiple offer situation. Also, the factor of dealing with things that come up with the lender such as appraisal or lender conditions.
Let’s not forget managing the PDF files, emails, and notes dealing with different buyers.
There will be plenty of competition for your home on the market. You will need to make sure that you are marketing it properly to stand out from the other listings. If you don’t, it may take longer to sell and you may end up losing a lot of personal time and money.
The last thing to keep in mind is if you lack experience then you don’t want your first home sale to be a seminar experience.
How To Prepare For Selling Your Home – Things You’ll Need
Selling your home can be a daunting task. The process will be much easier if you have the right tools and know what to expect in advance.
To prepare for the sale of your home, you should have an understanding of the market value and be knowledgeable about the steps involved in selling a property.
When you think about Market Value this would consist of getting a Comparable Market Analysis (CMA). What this does is it gives you comparables of what homes are selling for around in the area. Once you have the idea it gives you an understanding of where to place the home. Remember every home is different and there might be different features are updates that could bring a little more price point when selling your property.
For example, some people might have a basement while others don’t. Some people might have a swimming pool while others don’t or even a yard outside for that matter.
That’s why when you get a (CMA) this will give you that information to see how your home would compare to others.
Another aspect would be to hire a home inspector. When you bring in a home inspector the home inspector will give you the information that you need to know about the home.
A Home inspector can tell you everything that is wrong with the home. And give you suggestions on what needs to be repaired or fixed.
Keep in mind that when you hire a home inspector you have to disclose everything that is wrong with the house on the Seller Disclosure.
Focus on the kitchens and the bathrooms. This is a good starting point in getting the home ready to show. Make sure the kitchen and the bathrooms are updated.
You can also make sure that the plumbing system is checked. The electrical is checked by a licensed electrician. Make sure the roof is in good condition and if you see a settlement in the foundation make sure you have an engineer report done or have a foundation company come out and check the foundation.
The Do’s & Dont’s Of Selling Your Home – How To Maximize Your Return On Investment
Selling your home is one of the most stressful things you’ll ever do. It’s important to know exactly what YOU can control and not take any unnecessary risks, so read this list carefully:
1 Do organize the home!
2 Do clean and maintain home!
3 Do hire a Realtor!
4 Do updates to home!
5 Do clean up pet hair!
6 Do make sure all locks and doors are easy to open!
7 Don’t Have Pet Odors!
8 Don’t Have Moth Balls Smells!
9 Don’t Have Dogs Out During Showings!
10 Don’t Hang Around During Showings!
11 Don’t Leave Toys Hanging Around!
12 Don’t leave clothes everywhere!
Conclusion
I hope this article has helped you to understand the many ways that selling your home can be both a stressful and rewarding experience.
There are plenty of things to consider when preparing for selling, but don’t let them overwhelm you with fear! Remember to have fun with it too – after all, it’s your home 🙂
Thank you for reading this article! If it has been helpful, please let me know how I can help you with your home selling or home buying needs. Have any other questions? Let’s chat about them.