Thursday, May 24, 2012

Expert Advice For Selling Your Home Faster

By Albert Richrd


Selling a piece of real estate is a big job. It is not one to be taken lightly. The sellers who get the best prices for their property are those who thoroughly prepare themselves before entering the real estate market. This article will share a few handy tips for getting the most out of the real estate selling process.

When staging a home to show to a potential buyer, don't neglect the bathroom. A clean, white shower curtain will make a bathroom feel less grungy and more like the sanitary space it should be. Under no circumstances should you show a home with the old owner's shower curtain still in place.

Keep pets out of sight when prospective buyers arrive. Not everyone is an animal lover and many people are allergic to dogs, cats and other pets. By making your home a pet free zone during each viewing, you increase the chance of potential buyers finding your home appealing and making an offer on it.

Don't forget your outdoor deck when staging your house. Buyers love outdoor living spaces, but they must be attractive. Power wash your deck and stain it if necessary. Make sure all of your plants are alive and well taken care of. Any outdoor furniture should be in great shape as well. Put away anything that is not in perfect condition so that it is out of a potential buyers view.

If you have significant experience with the real estate market, consider selling your home FSBO (For Sale By Owner). This is the industry shorthand for selling a property on your own, without the services of a real estate agent. It is not as simple as the alternative, but you can save significant money by avoiding agents' commissions.

If you are selling your home, make a plan before listing it. Find a listing price but also find a price that you are willing to let your home go for. Set some dates to hold open houses, prior to listing so that you can be sure to be ready for the day when it comes.

Do some research about what the other homes in your neighborhood have sold for. You can learn a good bit about how much per square foot you should set the asking price for your home at. It is a great starting point when determining the asking price for the home.

In summary, you want to be careful who you take advice from with regards to selling real estate. It is important to you that you have the correct information and that it is portrayed in a clear and concise manner. These tips work; all you have to do is start using them.




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