1. DON’T ONLY THINK LIKE A SELLER
John Karadsheh
For most of us, our homes reflect our personal style, memories, and money we have spent. We are emotionally connected to our homes and view them from our own unique perspectives. However, when you get ready to sell your home it is more important to think like a buyer. A great Realtor will help you view your home from a buyer’s perspective and position it for today’s market. They can help explain what today’s buyers are looking for and how to best prepare your house so you can attract the best offers. Don’t be blinded by your own view… just remember, you aren’t buying your house!
2. DON’T BE CHEAP AND EXPECT THE HIGHEST VALUE
We often see homes with unprofessional repairs, poorly done upgrades, and extensive deferred maintenance all paired with a high listing price. The reality is that today’s buyers are pretty savvy. They don’t want to buy a hot mess for top dollar – and certainly not when mortgage interest rates are close to 7 percent. Instead, be proactive and get issues taken care of in a professional manner before you list your home. Making sure your home is clean and in good condition will instill confidence in buyers and help you attract more opportunities in the marketplace.
3. DON’T ASSUME YOU WILL HAVE ENOUGH TIME DURING ESCROW TO PACK UP FOR THE MOVE
Once your house goes under contract and the close of escrow date has been established, time seems to go at double speed. There are inspections, appraisals, negotiations, and repairs to be juggled – all in addition to work, family life, finding a new place to live, and moving. The process can be very stressful! Instead, do a pre-move before you list your home for sale. Pack up everything that is nonessential and get rid of anything that you no longer want or need.
This will help to reduce your stress during the moving process and better prepare you and your house for a smooth sale.
Natascha and I have decades of experience working with sellers and we bring the same details of preparation to all the properties we list. We provide complimentary staging, design guidance, and help simplify your selling process.
If you are thinking of selling, let us help you tackle the project! We are always here to help, so call us today for a complimentary selling consultation at (480) 568-8680.