5 Ways to Sell Quickly

5 Ways to Sell Quickly and For More Money

Some homeowners are usually motivated to sell a house so they can move on to the next big adventure. They will fix up a house for a year before putting it on the market and make sure every last detail is taken care of. Others will do some light touch-up and call it good. Realtors, of course, want to sell it quickly.

Let Me Count the Ways

1. Give the home "web appeal". Most home buyers these days are starting their searches online. Pictures are key. Take professional pictures. Make sure the toilet seats are down. Make sure the house isn't cluttered and there is plenty of light. Look at the listing online like a buyer would and see if you can change the presentation of the house.
2. Talk about energy efficiency. This is a big one with younger buyers. Note if the appliances and HVAC have been replaced with energy efficient ones. Make note if you've changed out the windows.
3. Pay attention to curb appeal. You don't want to do all that work on presentation if they are too scared to stop in front. Take care of the landscaping. Paint if necessary. Curb appeal is huge in selling a house.
4. Make it move-in ready. Buyers these days don't want to do a lot to a house. If you repaint, do it with neutral colors. Take care of the little things like broken outlet covers. The less they have to do when moving in, the better.
5. Set the right price. This all ties in to the price. Houses that look nice and show well will sell for more than junkers. Take care of the investment you have and others will see value in it. A comparative market analysis (CMA) will tell you the market price.

Final Thoughts

If your house has been on the market a while, see our tips about that. Sit down and have a frank discussion with your Realtor about the price, location and condition of the house. A house will sell quicker and for more money if it is priced according to its location and condition.