Most people who have sold a home in the past are well aware of how stressful it can be. Constantly having to disrupt your schedule to accommodate last minute showings would cause anyone aggravation. Interpreting offers with complicated terms and contracts is taxing on one’s energy. Always having to clean the house and stage it for showings can be very tiring. The uncertainty of not knowing when you’ll be able to move, or where you will move to, would cause the most steadfast person to become unglued. Most people want to lessen the pain and anxiety of this experience. Below are some tips to sell your home quick with the least amount of hassle.
Cleanliness
If you are trying to sell a home quick it must be spic-and-span; this is a requirement, not a benefit. The home must also be de-personalized and free from clutter. This is where an objective 3rd party comes in handy. They can view your space with a fresh pair of eyes. Signs of wear and tear, which the owner may no longer notice, are enough to turn off a potential buyer. Also, the appliances need to be spic and span. The inside of the dishwasher is a good hiding place for dirt. This applies to the bathroom as well. There should be no mold or mildew on the caulking in the tiles and plumbing fixtures.
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Make repairs
The home needs to be in good repair. All doors and locks should work properly. Don’t expect a buyer to fall in love with the house if the closet doors are off the tracks. All lights, fixtures, appliances, and devices need to function properly. The first time home buyer can be very skittish and is definitely not looking for a “handy-man-special”.
Pricing
This is the most important aspect of selling a home quickly. If the property is priced even slightly over market value it can lag on the market unsold. I’ve bought and sold many properties in my time and I never want to be the one selling the most expensive house in the neighborhood. Pricing a home properly involves selecting 3 comparable properties that have sold within the last 3 to 6 months. For more info on determining market value see this article from CRE Online.
What if you can afford to do the above?
Some of you may be saying: “I can’t afford to put any money into the house to sell it quickly!” If this is the case you may need to sell your home to a professional investor. They are many benefits to selling your home to an investor. If you can’t afford to put any money into your house, or you don’t have the time to do it yourself, then calling a company that buys houses in your local area is the next step