8 Helpful Tips in Selling Your Home Fast

Selling a property is probably one of the most stressful things to do, especially when time is of the essence. Whether you need to sell quickly because of a new job, for financial necessities, or due to a personal dilemma, we’ve prepared some helpful tips that can help increase your property’s marketability as well as attract good offers fast.

 

1. Make your home look easy on the eyes.

 

Cleaning and decluttering your home before the listing can increase its overall appeal and value. These can make your home look easier in the eyes of potential buyers, especially when no more personal stuff, such as family photos, keepsakes, and religious items (if any), are on sight.

If you can’t move some furnishings or belongings into your current place, you can get a storage unit where you can put away stuff that makes your home look crowded, small, and messy. Be sure that the closets, pantries, and storage areas are clean. Don’t leave any unnecessary items in the storage areas to give the impression that the home has a big space for storage. If you don’t have enough time to clean or declutter, you can hire a home cleaning service to also ensure the quality of cleanliness.

You can also hire a professional landscaper to trim hedges, shrubs and overgrown tree branches in the vicinity. They can help clear walkways and paths, sweep away spiderwebs and remove any debris at the front porch.

 

2. Decide on your strategy.

You can opt to sell your home on your own or hire a real estate agent to help you find potential buyers. The biggest benefit to listing the property yourself is that you save can save on commissions. However, this requires negotiation and organizational skills. You must know how to set timelines, and prepare relevant documents. You can also go to Shorefront Investments. We close deals within one to two weeks and provide cash offers often within 24 hours, without any commission.

On the other hand, when you hire a real estate agent, you can rest assured that they know the ins and outs of what is needed to sell a house fast. They can streamline the process on your behalf, from listing to transferring the title to the buyer.

 

Apart from either selling on your own or hiring an agent to do that for you, you may also want to consider other strategies such as:

• Selling to an investor – trade-offs might be in place and you are guaranteed that they have the means to buy the property
• Selling to a developer – is the most viable option if your home needs repairs and renovation as they can handle that on your behalf.
• Selling at an auction – probably the fastest way to sell your home but with the risk of selling it at a lower price.

 

3. Make sure that the home’s price is right.

Setting the price of your home competitively is a very hard decision to make. Overpricing can make it longer for you to sell a property as buyers often consider value for money, while pricing your home a little lower than other homes in the same area may ignite a bidding war. Keep in mind that pricing is very much dependent on the status of your local market and how homes are selling in your area.

If you need to sell fast, don’t over compromise. Sell your home at your desired amount, and determine when it’s best to offer it at a discount. Offering incentives might help to close the deal. For example, you may market it with “free landscaping based on your preferences” or offer to pay the buyer’s closing costs. You can also offer to include appliances or furniture, which can look like added value for the buyer.

 

4. Handle necessary repairs.

If you can’t handle major renovations, you can do at least minor repairs that can increase the chances of your home being sold. Repainting spots, fixing loose tiles, repairing loose door handles, and tightening any faucets with leaks can be a huge help.

 

5. Consider staging.

It’s critical to make a good first impression with buyers. The good thing is, staging can help you define home spaces and make rooms look bigger. There are professional stagers that you can hire who can bring their own furniture and decorations. They arrange it in a way that shows your home’s best features and makes your home feel more warm, welcoming, and livable.

 

6. Hire a professional photographer.

Beautiful photos of your home can entice more buyers and increase the number of views on your property, whether they’re posted on social media, ads, home listing platforms, etc. Professional photographers are not expensive to hire, although it’s good to note that some real estate agents include home photography in their service.

 

7. Write a detailed listing description.

The description of your home plays a big part in how people will respond to your listing. This is all the more crucial if you didn’t hire a real estate agent and you’re selling on your own. When writing a description, be sure to highlight the best features of your home, use effective keywords that will stand out, and include anything about your neighborhood that makes it exciting to live in. Some examples include school districts, proximity to public transport, or popular restaurants and parks. You can also put in the description a sense of urgency so that buyers will feel that they need to schedule a viewing or make an offer as early as possible.

You can also consider virtual walkthroughs or 3D tours in certain apps or listing sites to provide buyers with a sense of the property you are selling.

 

8. Be friendly and accommodating.

Sometimes clients consider having a positive experience or relationship with the seller when choosing a home. When you receive viewing requests or questions about the property, be sure to respond in a friendly and approachable way. Sometimes bad attitude can turn clients off, which you don’t want to happen of course. If your schedule doesn’t match theirs, humbly ask for other dates possible.

 

We hope these tips have given you insights into how you can attract buyers, and sell your home faster. To learn how else we can be of help, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.