Selling A House? These Tips Can Help It Move Fast

By Madeleine Glazier


In today's real estate market, it can be tough to get a property to move quickly. While you definitely want to sell your home fast, you also want to be able to negotiate as high a price as possible. If you are ready to sell, here are some tips that can make the sale happen in a matter of days or weeks.

You can certainly sell the home yourself, but statistics show that using a trusted real estate agent almost always speeds up the sale. So contact a real estate agent who is an expert in your area. If you are selling Walnut Creek real estate, Danville real estate, Alamo real estate, Orinda real estate or a home is a nearby community, consider contacting the team at 1stInSite, as they have been handling home sales in this region for many years.

After securing a great realtor, it's wise to listen to the advice they provide. They tend to know local neighborhoods very well, and they also know what sells and what doesn't. This might mean you have to hear some hard truths about pricing and about the dcor of your home or its curb appeal. You have to be willing to let go and make some changes in order for the home to appeal to a wide range of buyers. When it comes to pricing, a good realtor will show you a variety of comps in the area as well as taking into consideration your location and the quality of the home.

A good realtor will be sure to advertise your home in a variety of ways, beyond just listing the home on the MLS and hosting open houses. You need to be showing up on Trulia, Zillow, Redfin and even Craigslist. Many people shop around online when they are searching for a home, so you need to be showing up everywhere where people might look for a home. In addition, you need to have a variety of great-looking pictures, so make sure to have a professional come in and do the work.

A clean, clutter-free home typically always sells much faster than a house that is crammed with knickknacks and memorabilia. Purge your personal items, pack them up and get them out of your house. Get your home completely clean, which means deep cleaning carpets, washing windows and cleaning out areas such as cupboards and the garage. Consider having your realtor bring in a professional stager to really make your home look its best.

Offering some cool bonus incentives is a novel way to generate interest in your home. This could be as simple as offering to pay for a home warranty that transfers to the new owners and offering to have professional cleaners come in after you leave. You also could provide an escrow credit to cover some of the closing costs or offering to continue paying for pool or gardening services for six months after the sale. These are little extras that might tip a buyer in your favor.




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