Selling Pointers
- Date: 2007-04-11 - Word Count: 436
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There is a real art to selling a home. Long ago the home sales bushiness became far more than posting a sign on the front lawn and then waiting for buyers to arrive. The selling of a home has become a much more involved process for both the seller and the listing agent. One of the main reasons for this has been the emergence of real estate as a multi-billion dollar a year industry. Also that fact that real estate has become one of the major areas of investment has made buyers more savvy and this has created more work for agents and sellers alike. Now, this is not necessarily a bad thing, what it does mean is that people are expecting more for their money and have become more educated about purchasing.
What this means for the average seller is that they too must educate themselves and learn to showcase their properties properly in conjunction with the expertise of their realtor to create a package that is undeniably desirable to buyers. There are several ways that this can be accomplished: As the home owner you have certain responsibilities in order to realize the greatest profit from your home sale.
Price your home properly. This is extremely important. Homes that are unrealistically priced don't sell, at least not very quickly. Overpriced homes tend to alienate buyers before they even look at the home. Confer with your realtor, get a CMA done and decide on a reasonable asking price.
Get rid of excess furniture and other items. Mess is a huge factor in many people's negative impressions of homes. Move out any stuff you don't need on a daily basis. You are going to have enough to move out eventually, why not get a head start on it?
Get the exterior of the home is pristine condition. In real estate first impressions are critically important. Typically people's impression will be partially formed by the time they see your house from the street. Make sure they have a good experience with your homes facade. This will include doing such things as detailing your yard, spending some time cutting and trimming the lawn, painting the house and refinishing the driveway. Not only will these things improve the looks of your home but they can positively affect the asking price.
Never be hesitant to do extra work to improve your home's chances of selling quickly and for the amount you want. If you take the time to set your home apart from others that its competing with, it will make your experience as a seller much more enjoyable and less stressful.
What this means for the average seller is that they too must educate themselves and learn to showcase their properties properly in conjunction with the expertise of their realtor to create a package that is undeniably desirable to buyers. There are several ways that this can be accomplished: As the home owner you have certain responsibilities in order to realize the greatest profit from your home sale.
Price your home properly. This is extremely important. Homes that are unrealistically priced don't sell, at least not very quickly. Overpriced homes tend to alienate buyers before they even look at the home. Confer with your realtor, get a CMA done and decide on a reasonable asking price.
Get rid of excess furniture and other items. Mess is a huge factor in many people's negative impressions of homes. Move out any stuff you don't need on a daily basis. You are going to have enough to move out eventually, why not get a head start on it?
Get the exterior of the home is pristine condition. In real estate first impressions are critically important. Typically people's impression will be partially formed by the time they see your house from the street. Make sure they have a good experience with your homes facade. This will include doing such things as detailing your yard, spending some time cutting and trimming the lawn, painting the house and refinishing the driveway. Not only will these things improve the looks of your home but they can positively affect the asking price.
Never be hesitant to do extra work to improve your home's chances of selling quickly and for the amount you want. If you take the time to set your home apart from others that its competing with, it will make your experience as a seller much more enjoyable and less stressful.
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V.K. Melhado is a professional Realtor serving the Naples real estate market. For more information on Naples homes & properties, contact V.K. today or visit www.previewnaples.com Your Article Search Directory : Find in Articles
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