How appealing does your home look from the curb?
As in life, that first impression is crucial. Think about if you went into a job interview
where you are attempting to sell yourself and you are wearing a shabby suit,
scuffed up shoes, and smelling like you just came from the factory. Nothing against factory workers but you get
the idea. If the grass is overgrown or
excessively brown, cut it or put some new sod down. If the mailbox is rusty, spend a few bucks
and get a new one. This doesn't have to
be costly either, just take some time and "step into the buying
mindset" and ask yourself "is this a place I want to purchase?" Just that mindset switch alone will help you
come up with small affordable tweaks.
What about those minor repairs you have been meaning to get
to
I know those crazy door handles, stuck windows, or peeling
paint projects have been a pain in the butt but these are little things that
can add up to either make or break the sale. Something that may help is putting in new
cieling fans or changing out the light fixtures. How about new sockets for the plug
outlets? Again take a step back and ask
yourself is this a place I want to buy knowing that these little projects are
going to have to be completed. The more
proactive you get the more of a chance you will sell your home quicker.
Let's face it, people like it when things are easy.
Is your home move in ready?
Another word for this is "staging" which means
setting up your home to be as appealing as possible. Of course, it should be that way already if
you are living in it but there are steps to make it even more so. If you have clutter in your closets or
basements, consider placing it in a storage unit. People buy with their eyes and as crazy as it
sounds, if your house is messy or cluttered (no matter how nice it is) that
will be a huge turn off for people. This
also includes cleaning those deep stains in the carpet, faucets that are leaky,
old shower heads that could stand to be replaced, and etc.
Do you remember the show the Price is Right?
Well in this case, put it in perspective of your home. Think of your home objectively and not
emotionally. Have you looked at the
comps? Have you had your home
appraised? Learn the market value and
set your price slightly above aprpraisal value.
Know what others in your neighborhood are selling, or sold, thier homes
for and also the time frame. All these
factors play a part in the home buying and selling process. Also keep in mind your bottom line and give
yourself some "wiggle room."
Get out there and let people know
Lastly, inform as many people as you can of your decision to
sell your home as many different ways you can.
If everything else is completed, the thing you need to get is
attention. Social media makes this
extremely easy with being able to reach a mass audience for free. With the advent of Facebook, Twitter, and
Linked In, there shouldn't be any reason why your home should be on the market
for too long without offers coming in.
Don't let the slow economy scare you, money can be made (and your homes
can get sold) in any market if you are flexible and are paying close attention.
We appreciate you reading our blog, if you are in the San Diego area and are
looking for some real estate experts to assist in buying, selling, or if you
have any questions visit our website HERE or if you want to learn about real
estate investing see our meet up group here.
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