5 Things You Should Do Before You Sell Your Home


5 Things You Should Do Before You Sell Your Home

By carlanell, 5th July 2016


Someone thinking of selling their home finds it easy to imagine tons of things that have to get done before a successful sale. Those already committed to selling their home, know they must start taking steps in the process and set the priorities. For the committed home seller, doing it right from the beginning means the difference between a satisfying conclusion and a difficult, delayed one. Here’s why. Taking a look at 5 things you should do before you sell your home, none of them should be skipped. The first step matters as much as the last. In fact, the first steps set the precedent and momentum. So, what are the 5 things to do?

Top 5 Things You Should Do Before You Sell Your Home

1. Once you’ve committed to selling your home, you should do proper research that lets you settle on a realistic list price. You should examine the list prices of homes for sale and what they actually sold for currently in your area. You should examine what homes are for sale but not selling in your area. Why is this important? It helps to reveal what the current housing market will actually bear. It may be different than what you perceive as your home’s true value. Get that straight at the beginning, and you’re on the way to setting up clear, positive steps and expectations.
Tip: Get in touch with a real estate expert. Have them put together formal, Comparative Market Analysis and Home Valuation reports. These fill in the blanks on any research you did, with a precise picture and full-range of data. Then, with your realtor’s added insight and advice, you’ll make the best decision on a list price and seller’s action plan.
2. The 2nd of 5 things you should do before you sell your home as to do with preparation. Before putting your house on the market, take the time you need (and as little money as possible) to optimize its features and appeal. That may mean new paint, light fixtures, cleanup, haul away, a yard manicure, new carpet, repairs, and so on. You get the picture. It’s whatever you can do (within a budget you can live with) to make the place sparkle with great curb and interior appeal.
Tip: Get your realtor’s advice on what to do and how much should be necessary. Use their tips, advice and resources to get things done. An expert realtor gets involved to help and should know just what will make a difference and what won’t be cause for worry. They will partner with budget contractors for needs like plumbing, painting, landscaping, remodeling and more.

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3. Next on the list of things you should do, let your expert realtor get your home fully marketed. They will have great exposure on the internet, with their own website, company site, main real estate directories, social media, video outlets and more. They will take the best pictures and create a virtual tour for advertising. They will know just what to do locally to draw the right attention. They will know just what turns buyers’ heads and creates serious interest. That leads us now to staging your home.
4. The 4th of 5 things you should do before you sell your home involves staging. Take your expert realtor’s advice on staging your home. They know how best you can set up and present it for viewing. Also, they can point out things you may not have thought of or missed that will make a room come to life. It may be as simple as lighting, or a floral arrangement. It can mean the addition of pleasant, soft music and a lovely, fresh smell in your home. Window dressings play a significant role, as do clean, sparkling counter tops and floors. Lighting in the kitchen and bathrooms can play off their best features. That leads us now to showing your home.
5. With the staging details done, let your realtor coordinate and manage the open house. With their expertise, it’s sure to be a success. They will provide concierge services. They will be your onsite expert and guide for potential buyers, at well-timed, scheduled showings.

Takeaways of Top 5 Things You Should Do Before You Sell Your Home

A realtor that can do all this for you will also handle all the offers and complexities in the process. They will do that with exceptional skill. They will present the best, competitive offers to you and negotiate the best selling price. Often, they will get a better price than you expected, with a sooner-than-expected closing!

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