by Once you’ve decided to sell your home, you’re probably excited to buy a new place, but if you’re like most people, you have to close the deal on the one that you already own first. You might need to move quickly for a job or a myriad of other reasons too. Whatever the reason you want your home to sell faster, consider these tips for making it happen.
Find Out What Your Home is Worth, Then Put It On the Market For Less
The best strategy for selling your home quickly is to take time to determine the answer to “how much is my house worth?” Then, shave off about 15 to 20 percent off the price. When potential buyers see what a deal they might be able to score, you’re likely to be flooded with multiple bids, which means you’ll probably get at least as much as it’s worth in the long run. While it can be a bit of a risk, experts say it’s your best option for selling quickly and for the highest dollar amount.
Make Sure It’s Well Staged
According to Homelight.com, 83% of real estate agents say that staged homes sell faster. If you don’t have the time or don’t think you can do as good a job as a professional, it’s likely to be well worth the cost to hire someone. Otherwise, you can get it staged on your own by taking the following steps:
Clean and declutter
Bring out your inner OCD tendencies by eliminating junk and storing items you don’t need to use daily. Pay close attention to things like tabletops and counters, laundry room shelves, fireplace mantels, closets, and magazine racks, and stow away personal items like photographs and children’s drawings. This way, you can wow those potential buyers by showing how much space there is for their own things. The interior and exterior of your home should be neat and clean, too, so be sure to clean thoroughly like never before. This means everything from tile grout to window blinds and ceiling fans.
Rearrange furniture if necessary
Once everything is clean and any clutter is out of the way, look at your home as if you’re a guest. Does it feel inviting as if you’d like to sit, relax, and stay awhile? Will potential buyers be able to walk through your home without bumping into things freely?
Set your dining table
Act as if the most important guests are coming for dinner by bringing out your linens, good china and flatware, then add a decorative centerpiece on top of a table runner. You can keep it simple by setting just two places; the key is to make it look like the ideal place to enjoy a meal.
Simple Repairs
Your home should be very well-maintained, or at least appear that way. That means making any simple repairs that are needed, such as replacing torn window screens, patching holes in the wall, and touching up nicks in the paint.
Be Ready to Show as Often as Possible
Your home won’t sell fast if people don’t see it. If your home can be shown at a moment’s notice, more buyers are going to be coming for a tour. On the other hand, if you require 24-hours notice, you’ll probably miss out on quite a few. While there’s no doubt it’s inconvenient, you’ll sell it faster if it’s always in show-ready condition and you’re able to leave quickly so your agent can show it off.
