If you’re trying to sell your house quickly, skip the for sale by owner option. By going it on your own with a FSBO, you’re required to perform hours of research, just to determine a starting listing price. You’ll also have to supervise and control all of the other nuances that go with selling your home on your own. This includes arranging home showings and drafting a legal P&S (purchase and sales) agreement.
Here are three helpful tips that you can take opportunity of TODAY to help sell your house quickly:
1. Set a competitive asking price right from the start
Many sellers make the mistake of setting a price too high and then lowering it when the house fails to sell within a predetermined time. It’s important to understand that activity during the first 30 days of your house being on the market is the best you’re going to see. Starting out with a price that’s too high will delay the sale of your home unnecessarily. At Longwood Residential, we have years of experience establishing the right selling price for specific neighborhoods.
2. Don’t overlook the importance of preventative maintenance and curb appeal
Keeping up with your home’s maintenance means you won’t have to scramble when it comes time to sell. If you notice something needs repair, we recommend taking care of it before putting your house on the market. It’s also essential to enhance the view of your home from the street. Consider planting flowers, replacing the dented mailbox, or giving the front door a fresh coat of paint. Buyers won’t even stop to look if they’re already turned off before setting foot inside your home.
3. De-personalize your home
This will probably be hard to do, but it’s a necessary step. Buyers need to picture themselves living in the house, not you. If you need successful home staging ideas, just ask your Longwood Residential realtor.
Bonus Tip!
Work with an experienced Longwood Residential realtor! As our client, you will benefit from our many years of experience selling in the Brookline/Boston markets. When you list your home with us, you’ll have access to the best tools and helpful Realtors who can help you quickly get your home from just listed to blissfully sold.
