 Houses are bought by people who all have different reasons for liking or disliking a home. While you can't change the location of your home or the number bedrooms however, there is a list of items that can help sell your home faster and for more money. Here is a list of items you should consider when selling your home. An experienced realtor should be able to help you with this list.
No Curb Appeal If a house is blocked by over grown or dead brush and trees, then buyers may never come see the home. Additionally, you need to make sure the house is properly painted with an appealing color. Scary Paint Colors Some people like yellow or a young girl may like pepto-pink, but it is a reason people don't buy homes everyday. The solution is to re-paint walls with neutral colors like light gray and tan. This is very inexpensive and a quick fix. Yuck Nearly everyone starts the day by showering or bathing, because you want to be presentable. In the same way, people are attracted to cleaner homes. This means during showings there cannot be dishes in the sink, dirt cloths on the floor, unmade beds, unclean floors, or dust on the furniture. I know this seems pedestrian, but it matters to buyers. If the carpet is really dirty, have it professionally cleaned or replaced. Believe it or not, you will get it back in the sales price. Reduce the Clutter Many sellers are moving to larger homes because they have outgrown their current home. Buyers can't always see beyond the items in the home. If there is too much furniture or kids toys, then the house won't sell as quickly. Don't forget about the garage. People in Indiana want a place to park their car out of the winter snow and ice. If you can't park your car in the garage, then the buyers will think they can't do it either. For me, I moved items into a storage unit for a month while my house was on the market. Trying to Sell without a Realtor It's been proven time and time again, houses sell faster and for more money when listed with a quality Realtor. Realtors market your home, help you decide what price point to list your house at, help you identify the right way to stage your home, and negotiate on your behalf. It makes no sense to sell a home without a Realtor. Waiting for the Buyer's Home Inspection
When you wait for the home inspection to be done after the offer, you can get side swiped with requests to repair defects. Some defects sellers don't know exist, others may not be all that important. If you get a pre-listing inspection, then you can preemptively make repairs. This gives you time to make repairs yourself or find price conscious contractors and repair people. |
Chris JacobiHome inspector since 2012. Archives
August 2022
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