There are different strategies in order to make a home sell fast. But if you are not knowledgeable with real estate, it would be better to leave the strategy picking to the pros.
Home selling pros reveal these most effective tips as listed by Trulia:
Consider underpricing
"Pricing too high means your home reaches fewer buyers," says Indiana real estate broker Deb Tomaro. Keeping your price reasonable will expose your home to the greatest number of people by not turning off otherwise qualified buyers. But remember that if you believe that your asking price is fair, you should dig in your heels and hold firm. "We priced at $325,000, below the fair market value of $330,000. We received two offers sight unseen - one over asking and another at full price. The home sold for $332,500 before the day was out." Bill Hamberg, president of PAHouseLink, a full-service real estate agency, shares one of his success stories.
Pay attention to energy
"I walk into a house and get feelings and vibes about the people and the home," says Chris Leavitt, star of Million Dollar Listing: Miami. You don't have to be a psychic, but have that talk to your sellers so that everyone is on board to the same goal. "I make sure they're on the same page about selling. Sometimes one spouse wants to sell and the other is more reluctant. That creates a conflict and an energy block that stops the sale."
Supercharge your staging
You have to think like a buyer, says Tori Toth, a certified home stager. "Rather than focusing on how you and your husband painted the bathroom pink together, shift your mindset to what buyers want: a spa-like bath, not an '80s nightmare." He also suggests the use of psychographics, or the study of why people buy. "Watch to see what type of people live in the area: what sports, art, food, and stores do they prefer? Once you figure that out, you can display that subliminally in the staging," Toth says.
Fix all your problems
"When buyers see repairs that need to be done, they don't deduct the actual cost, but rather imagine thousands of dollars," says Theresa Bond, a Michigan real estate agent. According to Renee Hillman, a North Carolina real estate expert, 10% to 20% of homes under contract in her area fall through because of inspection issues. She suggests that sellers should invest and attend a professional home inspection and sort out any problem before putting the property on the market.
Consider an outdoor living space
"Adding decks, patios, garden sitting areas, and outdoor dining spaces captures buyers' attention," says president of Renovation Realty in San Diego, Cannon Christian. You don't need a lot of money to realize this; it just takes simple yet smart outdoor staging to boost your curb appeal and pique the interest of a potential buyer.
