Have you ever wondered why some properties sell in a matter of days, while others take weeks or months to sell? Here are several factors that contribute to a speedy home sale:
1.Move-In Condition
Your home is more likely to sell faster if it is considered move-in ready when you put it on the market. This includes both little and major repairs, such as a leaking faucet or chipped paint, as well as huge eyesores. Minor repairs, which are frequently missed, can leave buyers with a terrible taste in their mouths and may be used as a reason to bargain.
2.Curb Appeal
When it comes to selling a house, first impressions are key. When buyers first see a property, they are analyzing how your home fits in with the area and judging it based on their expectations. Always consider what a possible home buyer could think about as they drive up to your property for the first time.
3.Quality Photos
The majority of potential buyers now begin their search for a new home online. Based on the listing photos, they determine which homes they want to spend more time on. Good marketing makes a major difference in how buyers see a home.
4.Plenty of Storage
In the end, storage space is a good investment. No one has ever complained about having too much closet space, so make a point of emphasizing the available storage space and demonstrating all of its potential uses.
5.Virtual Tours
Virtual tours are a very engaging marketing tool in the real estate industry, especially in this day and age of the internet and viral marketing, when the customer experience is essential.
6.Proper Pricing
Many people mistakenly think that the listing price should be high at first and then gradually decrease over time. However, this strategy lengthens the duration on the market for a variety of reasons. To sell, your home does not have to be the cheapest in the neighborhood. If your house has features that set it apart from others in the neighborhood, use them as selling points for the additional cost.
7.Use Appealing Adjectives
The verbiage you use when listing your home is also significant in its sale. Move-in condition, stunning, gorgeous, spacious, new, and updated are all words that will stimulate a buyer’s curiosity.
8.Home Staging
Be creative. Keep in mind that staging involves depersonalizing your home. You must show how easy it is for another family to see themselves living there and making memories. Remove all clutter, photographs, and personal items.
9.Proximity To School
At least for some home buyers, education is essential. Homes near a school, particularly those with terms like “top” or “best,” Homes near good schools sell faster and for a higher price.
10.An Exceptional Agent
Even if you follow all of the above advice, it will be difficult to sell your house quickly if the right people aren’t seeing your listing. You’ll need an experienced agent who knows how to price homes competitively in order to reduce their time on the market.
Reach out to Danny Greene if you need assistance with your home-selling process. The MV Real Estate Group has a solid track record when it comes to relieving our clients from the stress of dealing with real estate transactions.