The real estate market has been brutal over the past year and if you are in a position that you need to sell your home, you are probably feeling a bit overwhelmed. There are some things you can do to help your home sell even in this difficult housing market.
- Clean the interior and exterior, remove clutter and try to make your home show like a model property
- Offer to cover the buyers closing fees on a full price offer
- Price your home competitively right from the begining, overpricing during the first 30 days could cost you thousands of dollars in the long run
- Make any necessary home repairs and examine your homes cosmetics from a buyers perspective
- Know your market and your typical targeted buyer
- Explore all of your advertising options, especially online
- Make your home convenient to be shown to perspective buyers
- Have a plan of your finances to know what your minimum price point is
- Consider seller financing or a land contract sale if possible
- Research your homes competition in your immediate area
- Don't write an offer on a new home if your home has not sold
- Consider working with a professional full time real estate agent
- Seller concession for a buyers mortgage fees are something you may wish to advertise
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