Perhaps you need to sell as quickly as possible to buy another home. Or maybe you need to sell to get your finances back in order, you got behind on your taxes, you are in the midst of a divorce, or missed a few mortgage payments. Whatever the leases, it is understandable that trying to sell your house in a short amount of time is a task that can become a financial and mental burden.
I must reiterate the mental burden part. You have to remove yourself from the equation, your personal likes or dislikes and most importantly your emotions. You are no longer the home owner, you are an investor with a product headed to the marketplace, and a need sale as quickly as possible.
With that being said and the right steps in place, you will be able to sell your house quickly, and get on with your life in no time.
It is best to do the first 5 steps before putting your house on the market, as buyers are most interested in your home the first few weeks on the market.
HOW TO SALE YOUR HOUSE FAST
Tip #1 – Hire a Real Estate Agent
Find an agent that is experienced in selling homes fast and knows the market. They need to know how to properly price your home to move. They need to help you be ahead of the pricing curve, and not set you up for overpricing. Make sure they have a top notch marketing strategy, including professional photography, staging, home updates, 3D tours and video marketing. Check they know how to market their listings online, social media included.
Tip #2 – Curb Appeal
The number 1 most important aspect to selling your home quickly is the curb appeal. If they buyer pulls up to the house and it looks run down, shrubs overgrown, the grass is dead or the roof falling off, they instantly think the home has not been taken care of, and will be a money pit. Often times if the exterior is so bad, the buyer won’t even go into the home at all. First impressions are everything. Consider power washing the exterior walls of your house, as well as the pathways and driveways. Mow the lawn, toss down some fresh mulch, and put some flowers near the entryway.
Tip #3 – Declutter and Clean
Get rid of any excess furniture or belongings, then clean everything from the top to the bottom. The house cannot be to clean. A clean house shows pride of ownership. Make sure the curtains are open, and a lot of natural light is shining in the home.
Tip #4 – Stage Your Home and Hire a Professional Photographer
If possible, remove all your personal belongings that have been tainted with wear, tear and various smells, then bring in professional staging furniture. The more the buyer can see themselves living in the house, the more they will want to buy the home.
Hire a professional photographer so that your photos look more appealing, but make sure that your house matches the photos on your listing. You don’t want your buyers to think you’ve tried to trick them.
Tip #5 – Fix’n Flip the Home
Spruce up the interior of the house. Repair anything that’s broken, update anything that’s dated. Repaint the walls white, so that buyers can easily see themselves living in the rooms, plus it gives the room a bigger, brighter feel. Replace and flooring that is damaged, or carpet that is dirty. Make sure there are fresh working lightbulbs in all the fixtures. Replace old or worn toilets and vanity’s. The biggest selling points are the bathrooms and the kitchen. Add a fresh coat of paint to the cabinets or even consider replacing them if they are broken, falling apart.
Tip #6 – Set the Right Price
The right price is tricky and you need an expert pricing strategist to help you. Knowing the market is crucial, as well as the value of your home, and neighborhood. Renovations help the homes value. If the home needs a lot of repairs, it will be more difficult to bring the home to market quickly, for a fast sale, at top dollar. However, taking care of the renovations before you sale will help it sale faster once it goes to market.
One Last Option To Sale Your Home Fast
The above are great strategies to bring your home to market and sale with a Real Estate Agent. However, if you find yourself in a dire situation and you do not have the funds, time or bandwidth, you may consider selling you home for cash to an investor.
While many cash buyers have a bad reputation, there are a few out there that do have your best interest in mind. Let them take care of the 6 steps above and get you out of your home, and back onto your feet with ease. Easy Offers Utah are experts in this field. Give us a call to evaluate your properties options today. easyoffersutah@gmail.com; 385-479-8797
