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What Your Agent Wants You To Know About Selling A Home
Choosing an experienced real estate professional is the first step toward successfully selling your home; however, even with our real estate agents in your corner, the process will still require some effort. The good news is the work pays off, and your energy can go a long way toward boosting your sale price. If you're planning to sell your home this year, here is a quick list of things top real estate agents want their clients to know about making their home sale a success.
- Don't Set Your Asking Price Too High
Testing the market with a high asking price isn't a great strategy when it comes to real estate. By setting the bar too high, you're pricing some buyers out of the market right off the bat. If your property is overpriced, it could sit on the market for too long, and you'll eventually be forced to lower it. Buyers often interpret lengthy listing times and price drops to mean problems with the home. - Your Decor Can Do More Harm Than Good
Even if you have great tastes, your art, furnishings, and decor belong to you. When they're on display, they can make the home look like you're home. This can make it difficult for buyers to envision themselves living in the space. Make sure to pack away any clutter. If you're planning to stage your home, remember less is more, and check out some of these beautifully staged Suffolk County homes for sale for inspiration. - Your Home Should Be Pristine
Few things turn off buyers quite like a dirty home. Before your property hits the market, we recommend investing time and resources toward making it shine. Tidying up isn't going to cut it — every surface, baseboard, floor, and appliance should be spotless. Hiring a professional cleaning company can be the easiest way to achieve great results. - Don't Hide The Bad Stuff
If your home has a problem, don't hide it from your real estate agent. Whether it's water in the basement or a roof issue, telling your agent ahead of time gives you both time to get ahead of it. Your agent can also provide the best advice about whether to resolve the issue or let it slide. - Fix The Small Stuff
Broken doorknobs, leaky faucets, expired light bulbs — fix the small stuff. These things are easy and inexpensive to resolve, and they can easily sour buyers during a home tour. If the problem costs less than a couple hundred dollars, you should fix it. - Your Remodeling Might Not Generate The Return You Expect
Many homeowners invest time in home renovations and remodels before listing their homes in the hopes of profiting from their investments. Unfortunately, most large-scale home renovation projects don't generate a positive ROI. Instead of focusing on the big projects, ask your agent about what to prioritize. Certain smaller to medium-sized projects can generate a nice return. - Be Patient
Just because your home doesn't sell in its first week on the market doesn't mean all hope is lost. In today's market, it can take days, weeks, or months to find a buyer. Once you do accept an offer, you'll likely need to wait four to eight weeks for the closing date. Being patient is important during the selling process.
With a little bit of preparation, the right mindset, and a good real estate agent, you can make your home sale a success. Contact us to start the listing process today.