Easy Tips to Help Sell Your House Fast
When your house first hits the market it will have the highest number of interested buyers. As the weeks go by with your house on the market the number of buyers interested will begin to decrease as the majority have either seen your house or start to become uneasy about the length of time that it has been on the market. To sell your house fast you need to be ready from the start.
The following easy tips will help you be ready to hit the ground running and put yourself in a position to sell your house fast.
- Declutter – When interested buyers are looking at your house there is always the chance that they will open every drawer and every closet. Before your house hits the market you need to do a major decluttering job. Any items that you do not need on a daily basis and that do not add value to your house need to get put away. If they are items you can throw away or donate it will be less items that you need to move to your new home. If you want to take them with you, pack them away and move them to an offsite storage unit or container.
- Depersonalize – Remove personal items from your house. This includes family photos and collectibles. The items that hold emotional value to you will not be important to potential buyers. Removing these items helps buyers be able to visualize living in your house with their belongings.
- Staging – When your house is staged it creates a home that potential buyers can see themselves living in. Staging highlights the features of your houses while showing buyers the lifestyle they can enjoy if they make the house their home. Studies have shown that the money you spend paying a professional stager have a great ROI. However, if you cannot afford to hire a stager ask your real estate agent for recommendations on changes that you should make.
- Help Spread the Word – Take it upon yourself to get the word out about your house. You never know who might be interested in your house or know someone looking to move to the area. Social media is a great way to get news of your listing out to a large audience.
- Upgrades – Take a look around your house and look for areas where you can make small upgrades that will have a good return. Bathrooms and kitchens are a great place to start. Look at your lighting fixtures and hardware. Try a fresh coat of paint, stick with something neutral but not white.
- Lighting – Before you leave your house for a showing make sure that you turn all of the lights on, including the closets. You will also want to let the natural light come in through your doors and windows by pulling those drapes back or pulling up the blinds. More light helps rooms to feel open and airy. Make sure that all lamps and light fixtures (including the exterior lights) have working light bulbs.
- Curb Appeal – If your house has good curb appeal it will help buyers want to see what is on the inside. If your house looks neglected on the outside they will assume that it looks the same way on the inside. Keep your yard and exterior clean and maintained while your house is on the market.
- Price it Right – None of the previous tips to help sell your house fast will matter if you get this one wrong. It is crucial to price your house right. Pricing too low may lead to a quick sale, but you will leave money on the table. Pricing too high could lead to no interest resulting in no sale.
The work you do before you put your house on the market will help determine if you can sell your house fast. The majority of buyers are looking for houses that are in move-in ready condition. Once your house is ready, price it right and you will be closing before you know it.