Need your home sold faster? Follow these steps:
1. Put the clutter away - If you have a built up of clutter or a room that you just throw everything into it is wise to rent a storage unit to make your home look more spacious. It may cost $100 per month but that is nothing compared to how much more open your home will feel to potential buyers. Since you have to pack it away anyways you might as well do it now so that it will benefit the sale of your home.
2. Neutralize and Depersonalize - If you have a bright red bathroom you may want to consider painting it a neutral color. Potential buyers may frown upon rooms that are loud because they will know that they have to put more work into the home once they purchase it. Assume people are lazy and do this yourself. It will make your home sell faster. Depersonalize your home by putting away family pictures and awards etc. This will also help declutter your home. Put up neutral paintings in their place.
3. Get Your Home Inspected - This will help ease the mind of potential buyers if this report is on the kitchen table as they look through your home. It shows that you have done your homework and there are no hidden surprised with them making you an offer. They will know the home condition upfront. Buyers like honest sellers.
4. Stage Each Room - Dont "repurpose" any room. Arrange your furniture so that each room shines to its best potential. Make sure that the sofa does not block the fireplace etc.
5. Clean Your Floors - Get your carpets steamed cleaned and buff the hardwood floors if they are in bad condition. This makes the house look kept and clean. It will give the home a better look overall and appear cared for. If you have dirty floors buyers are going to nit pick at everything else because they will think you have not taken care of the place.
Another thing you want to make sure that you do is price your home right. Consult your realtor to help understand market trends and listen to their recommendation. Using a real estate agent that can sell sell sell will give you the best advice. If you are in the Schaumburg, Illinois area we recommend using www.AaronWittenstein.com. He has a proved track record and can market your home using the most advanced technology available.
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Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Thursday, June 3, 2010
What to look for in a realtor
Most people are under the assumption that listing their home with an experienced realtor is the way to go. This is normally a wise decision, however with the market fluctuating and technology progressing, the way a home is marketed is changing. 20 years ago we didnt have the internet to rely on and went to a realtor to access listings. Companies like "Buy Owner" pop up which charges one fee to list your home on the MLS without the assistance of a Realtor. Many have had success saving money this way when going to sell their home.
There are many cases however, where people have their home listed on the MLS and it doesn't sell. In fact no one even comes to look at it after its been on the market for months at a time. Marketing the sale of your home is more complicated than ever now that every listing is on the internet. Having a young Realtor who knows how to market your home on the internet can be more effective than using a more experienced Realtor that is not as up to date on technology.
Before the internet, real estate agents held open houses to get buyers to look at the property for sale. This was effective then but does not drive in large quantities of people at any given time. With access to the internet buyers can tour your home with the click of a button allowing your home to be in front of more potential buyers. It is a fact that if more people see your listing the better chance you have at selling your home faster and at a higher price.
Many people are under the assumption that if they try to sell the home independently they will get more money. If no one is bidding or even looking at their home then they resort to lowering the price. If a seller is going to lower the price of their home to attract more buyers then why not just hire a real estate agent and get the home sold faster? This doesn't require a price reduction and your home will get more traffic from buyers.
All in all, regardless of preconceived assumptions give the young real estate agent a chance to sell your home. That is your best choice over going with just a basic listing like the "Buy Owner" option or having a real estate agent that has been around for over 20 years list it. Younger Realtors also do not manage as many listings as someone who has a larger client base. They will focus their undivided attention towards one goal...selling your house using the latest marketing technology.
There are many cases however, where people have their home listed on the MLS and it doesn't sell. In fact no one even comes to look at it after its been on the market for months at a time. Marketing the sale of your home is more complicated than ever now that every listing is on the internet. Having a young Realtor who knows how to market your home on the internet can be more effective than using a more experienced Realtor that is not as up to date on technology.
Before the internet, real estate agents held open houses to get buyers to look at the property for sale. This was effective then but does not drive in large quantities of people at any given time. With access to the internet buyers can tour your home with the click of a button allowing your home to be in front of more potential buyers. It is a fact that if more people see your listing the better chance you have at selling your home faster and at a higher price.
Many people are under the assumption that if they try to sell the home independently they will get more money. If no one is bidding or even looking at their home then they resort to lowering the price. If a seller is going to lower the price of their home to attract more buyers then why not just hire a real estate agent and get the home sold faster? This doesn't require a price reduction and your home will get more traffic from buyers.
All in all, regardless of preconceived assumptions give the young real estate agent a chance to sell your home. That is your best choice over going with just a basic listing like the "Buy Owner" option or having a real estate agent that has been around for over 20 years list it. Younger Realtors also do not manage as many listings as someone who has a larger client base. They will focus their undivided attention towards one goal...selling your house using the latest marketing technology.
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