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27 Valuable Tips You Should Know To Get Your Home SOLD FAST and for TOP DOLLAR! 7 - Deciding Upon a Realtor According to the National Association of Realtors, nearly two-thirds of the people surveyed who sell their own homes say they wouldn't do it again themselves. Primary reasons included setting a price, marketing handicaps, liability concerns, and time constraints. When deciding upon a Realtor, consider two or three. Be as wary of quotes that are too low as those that are too high. All Realtors are not the same! A professional Realtor knows the market and has information on past sales, current listings, a marketing plan, and will provide their background and references. Evaluate each candidate carefully on the basis of their experience, qualifications, enthusiasm and personality. Be sure you choose someone that you trust and feel confident that they will do a good job on your behalf. If you choose to sell on your own, you can still talk to a Realtor Many are more than willing to help do-it-yourselfers with paperwork, contracts, etc. and should problems arise, you now have someone you can readily call upon. 8 - Ensure You Have Room to Negotiate. Before settling on your asking price make sure you leave yourself enough roam in which to bargain. For example, set your lowest and highest selling price. Then check your priorities to know if you'll price high to maximize your profit or price closer to market value if you want sell quickly. 9 - Apearances do matter - Make them Count! Appearance is so critical that it would be unwise to ignore this when selling your home. The look and "feel" of your home will generate a greater emotional response than any other factor. Prospective buyers react to what they see, hear, feel, and smell even though you may have priced your home to sell. 10 - Invite the Honest Opinions of Others. "The biggest mistake you can make at this point is to rely solely on your own judgement. Don't be shy about seeking the honest opinions of ofhers. You need lo be objective abour your home's good points as well as bad. Fortunately, your Realtor will be unabashed about discussing what should be done to make your home more marketable. 11 - Get it Spic n' Span Clean and Fix Everything, Even If It Seems Insignificant. Scrub, scour, tidy up, straighten, get rid of the clulter, declare war on dust, repair squeaks, the light switch that doesn't work, and the tiny crack in the bathroom mirror because these can be deal killers and you'll never know what turns buyers off. Rememher, you're not just cornpeting with other resale homes, but brand-new ones as well. 12 - Allow Prospective Buyers to Visualize Themselves in Your Home. The last Ihing you want prospective buyers to feel when viewing your horne is that they may be intruding into somcone's life. Avoid clutter such as too many knick-knacks, etc. Decorate in neutral colors, like white or beige and place a few carefully chosen items to add warmth and character. You can enhance the attractiveness of your home with a well-placed vase of flowers or potpourri in the bathroom. Home-decor magazines are great for tips. 13 - Deal Killer Odors - Must Go! You may not realize but odd smells like traces of food, pets and smoking odors can kill deals quickly. If prospective buyers know you have a dog, or that you srnoke, They'll start being aware of odors and seeing stains that may not even exist. Don't leave any clues. 14 - Be a Smart Seller - Disclose Everything. Smart sellers are proactive in disclosing all knovn defects to their buyers in writiug. This can reduce liability and prevent law suits later on.
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