Article Written By: Jeff Stubbings
One of the biggest faults individuals make when selling a house, is not necessarily comprehending housing value. It doesn't matter at all what you think your house is worth. The value of one's house, as well as any improvements you made, is based on buyers. What you enjoyed about the house is irrelevant if it's time to offer it. Think in terms of what other people need, and use some of the following suggestions.1. Find out what other similar houses have sold for, and get those examples ready to show potential buyers.2. Don't inform your real estate agent what your minimum price is, yet talk with any buyers who make an offer above it.3. Purchase a new mail box, perhaps. If buyers fall in love with the house before they even enter it, they'll forgive a lot of problems.4. If there's a neighbor who's yard is really a mess, give their kids $10 to pick up the yard. Spend $20 to put flowers in any common-areas, and buyers could have a better first impression from the neighborhood.5. If you or your own agent aren't getting many calls, learn why. Is more marketing and advertising necessary, or is the price too big? Drop it fast, if price is the problem.6. Listen to comments of potential customers. They'll be more objective than you. In case you hear several times that the kitchen is dark, get out the white paint.7. Find out what usual sales time is in your area. 8. Be sure to ask your agent what they will do before you sign a listing agreement. Write down what they say, as well as hold him or her to his or her promises.9. In case you will discover any known problems, like an old roof, have an estimate for repairs. The sellers may want a $7,000 allowance for a new roof - until you suggest to them your $4,000 estimate.10. Do any improvements that could really take you at least a two-to-one return on investment. In case $300 for you to seal the driveway will add $600 to the sales price of the house, do it. Consider first those things that are most noticeable.There are lots of things you can do to sell the house faster, and get a better price. With no time to do them all, start with the ones that will get the most "bang to your buck."
This Article Has Been Published on Sat, 3 Dec 2011 and Read 83 Times