Buying and selling a home are two very different processes. First time home sellers may not know all that goes into successfully selling their house. It takes some work to find a buyer while getting the price you want.
Below, find our…
“Top 4 Pieces of Advice for First-Time Home Sellers!
1. Getting the Price Right
You want to get as much money for your house as possible. Who wouldn’t? Achieving the best possible price for your house is every seller’s goal. However, it’s crucial not to overprice it from the start. Setting a realistic price when your home first enters the market is essential. Starting too high can result in your listing slowly slipping down the ranks, and potential buyers may perceive desperation or uncertainty if you continuously lower the price. Research and determine the correct price from day one to make a strong impression.
2. Pack Up Before Listing
Selling your home and moving go hand in hand. Do yourself a favor, and pack up before listing your home. To enhance the selling process, consider packing up personal belongings and storing them in your basement, garage, or off-site storage. This not only reduces clutter but also makes prospective buyers feel more comfortable during viewings. Additionally, ensure your listing photos are free of personal items, as cluttered photos can deter potential buyers. Packing up your non-essential items will save you a ton of work down the road. Getting this out of the way early will make the moving process much easier for you.
3. Be Open to Showings
While accommodating showings at any time might seem inconvenient, it’s crucial to make viewing your house as easy as possible for potential buyers. If your agent has a buyer who wants to see the house at 9 pm, let them. Flexibility with viewing times is essential to attract serious buyers. If your house is all packed up, short notice shouldn’t be too much of a hassle. Do whatever you can to get your house seen. Open houses alone may not suffice; direct showings play a significant role in selling your homeIn fact, the vast majority of houses sell through direct showings. Being hospitable and flexible sets a positive tone for future transactions.
4. Quality Photography Matters
We can’t stress this one enough. High-quality photography is paramount when selling your house. Listings with poor-quality or cluttered photos may be overlooked. Advertisements using bad photography, or with cluttered, messy or highly personalized rooms will likely be looked over. You have only a brief moment to capture a potential buyer’s interest, and stunning photography can make your listing stand out. Your house needs to pop! Consider hiring a professional photographer if your listing agent hasn’t already. Virtual tours and drone photography can also enhance your listing’s appeal.”
Selling your house doesn’t have to be overwhelming or scary. Hiring the right team of professionals to guide you, will ensure you get the price you want in a timely manner.