Great! You’ve got your house on the market. You’ve put it up on listing sites like Zillow.
However, something seems to be missing. You’re not getting many showings and it’s been a few months. You can’t seem to figure out what you’re doing wrong if anything.
The issue most likely is not your home. Selling your house is a process that sometimes can drag on, or at the very least, feel like an eternity. Most people do not realize that small things can sell your house faster. These small changes play a big role in the presentation of your home and the way people who tour it will perceive your house.
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Selling Strategy to Sell A House Faster
One of the best ways to sell a house quickly is done as you decide to put the house up for sale. It is best to pick a selling strategy.
There are two over-arching strategies to choose from: for-sale-by-owner and real estate agent.
Selling Your House Yourself
The first option is for those who know they can sell a home. They know how to market, and they know how to operate in the housing market. The only con here is your house may sell for a lower price than the second choice.
Selling Your House Through A Realtor/Broker
The second option is for those who feel their home may sell better in someone else’s hands. This can mean your house may sell for higher and can take some of the stress off of you.
If you’re looking for a real estate agent we recommend you contact Steven Poore at Tidal Realty. You can contact him by email at steven@tidalrealtypartners.com or by phone at (888) 584-9431, EXT: 2420. He can set you up in any city and state with a real estate agent near you. He is based in Wilmington, NC, and is ready to help you out!
Regardless of the path you take, having a straightforward course of action can improve the time it takes to sell your home.
Stage Your Home
The first easy step to selling your home faster is properly staging your home.
Many people think that simply cleaning your house is the trick to getting an offer. However, people viewing the home see that the house is lived in.
For example, having family photos on the walls can make those touring feel as though they are intruding on your space. This is also true for those who leave their children’s toys out or things that we generally keep out in our homes.
Make necessary updates to the home, including the outside. Repaint things if necessary. Your house looking presentable is definitely key because It is difficult for those viewing the home to see how this could be theirs when there are so many personal touches indicated in the home.
Clean, Clean, Clean!
Another tip to sell your house faster is to truly make sure the home is clean. It’s easy to get caught up in the process and only do the bare minimum.
You have to clean more than just the bathroom, common rooms, and bedrooms. You have to clean the baseboards, inside closets, basements, and your furniture.
Odd scuffs and stains accrued over the years are turn-offs from the years you’ve spent in your home. You want to make them feel as though they’re stepping into the best version of your home and are going to have a fresh start in it.
Lighten Things Up
This next one is a small change to sell your house faster. Open your curtains and blinds!
Seriously, it seems simple, but it’s not. Less light can make a room seem more cramped and not accentuate its best features.
It also can associate your home with more positive feelings especially if your house is not an open floorplan or is in some ways compact.
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Say Cheese!
The final tip to sell a house faster is to have professional photos taken. This will make a huge difference for those that are viewing the home online or may have to travel to the area to see your home.
This gives an air that you take yourself seriously and that your home is in good condition. Also, consider a video tour so that the selling is more accessible. Pandering to those looking to move states can be helpful for making a sale.
Tips To Sell Your House Faster
So now that you’re caught up on some tips and tricks to the quickest way to sell a home, you’ll be moving out in no time! One of the most difficult parts is now a breeze. Next is the moving process, which requires another list of skill sets to make a smooth journey. Good luck!
Maura De Cicco attends the University of Iowa as a Journalism and Anthropology student. She plans to pursue a strategic communications track when it comes to writing, and an archaeology track when it comes to Anthropology.
