It’s an ideal time to sell, especially if you have a place lined up to move. But, like anyone who has lived in one home for a few years, your home needs to have its “best foot” forward, and you need to know what will help you in the confusing marketplace. What’s the best way to get a better price for your house, when you’re ready to sell?
Work With an Agent
Using an expert for an expert job is always a great idea and using an experienced real estate agent to sell your home is no different. According to Maximum Exposure Real Estate, a good agent knows how to help your home be presented properly. They can even help with staging and photography. They tend to have contacts with those who need to buy quickly, and who are buying for the best prices for you, as well. It doesn’t save money when you sell on your own, because of the extra work and coordination, and also because of the additional buyers who only look at agency homes.
Fix Issues
There are no homes which, after decades of family life, don’t have any repairs or changes which need to be made before sale! Your agent will help by contacting an inspector who can look at your home from top to bottom. According to J Bixler Inspections, it’s best to be present for an inspection so you can take notes on any issues they find. You want to be able to find excellent contractors who can help you to make any necessary repairs.
Understand Local Trends
It’s a hot market right now, and you want to be able to make the most profit possible on your home. This means following and understanding what local trends are doing. A swing of five percent doesn’t sound like much, but when you’re talking about hundreds of thousands of dollars, it could mean tens of thousands lost if the house is not priced, staged, and sold properly. According to Homelight, it’s important to know if your market is rising or falling, of course, and whether you should press for sale now or wait for better offers.
If you’re going to sell your investment, the best option you have is to do so with your eyes wide open. Make sure to get specialized advice to make sure you know about the local marketing trends with homes. Pretty soon you’ll be ready for all of the opportunities around you.
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