If your New Year’s resolution is to sell your home in 2023 then you want to start the process out on the right foot. Here are a few things you can do to make your home sell as quick and easy as possible.
Find an experienced agent
You may be tempted to go it alone. Do a FSBO (For Sale By Owner). However, with the help of an expert you can have your property seen by the broader market and have help with the extensive process of selling your home. Find an agent that has, not only a deep knowledge on how the sale process works, but also takes time to know the details on how to make your unique property sell quickly. A good agent will take time to educate you in the home sale process, will be available to answer any questions you may have, and ensure you are comfortable and confident in your next steps. Having an experienced and professional agent will make all the difference.
Set the right price
Pricing your home right is key to a quick sale. 2023 is already shaping up to be a great year for sellers and buyers. Setting the price too high will leave you sitting on your home for longer than you may wish and setting it loo low will hurt your bank account. This is where your agents knowledge of the market is of the utmost importance. An agent should perform a comprehensive market analysis for you often referred to as a CMA. This will ensure that your home is priced in the right range for a quick but profitable sale.
Set a great first impression
In real estate it is said that “the first impression is the only impression”. In this digital age buyers have the opportunity to view and form an opinion about your home before they ever walk through your door. The first showing of your home is online. The quality your online presence determines whether or not someone will call for a showing appointment or scrolls on. It is of the utmost importance that you prepare you home so you leave buyers with the best first impression possible. Start with these areas to get your home ready to impress.
– Clean up your curb appeal
– Declutter and ‘De-Home’ Your Home
– Deep Clean
– Get professional pictures – bonus points for an agent who take professional pictures for you!
Don’t waste your money on needless upgrades
If you are wanting to give your home a facelift to help sell it quickly make sure that you choose updates that give you a high return on your investment. This is where a good agent can help you decide which things, if any, could help your home sell. Agents know the area, the neighborhoods, and what buyers are looking for. Granite counters may seem like a requirement but sometimes, just a fresh coat of neutral paint, cleaned carpets, and spruced up landscaping may do the trick. So, before you break the bank on updating your home, run your ideas by your agent.
Put your house on the market
The day has come – the sign is in your yard and your house is listed online. Now people will start asking for showings which means your home needs to be show ready. Nothing turns away buyers more than a dirty or cluttered home. Declutter and clean! Remove unnecessary decor and furnishings. You want your home to feel open and spacious. If you have already taken down your decorations, pictures, and packed the unnecessary items in your home keeping it clean should be easier.
Be Flexible and Open
You want to say yes to as many showing requests as you can. Allow your agent to hold an open house or two. Plan to have a meal out, schedule play dates for your kids, take a drive – do what you need to do so you can have as much potential buyer traffic through your home as possible.
Knowing that you are going to be accepting showing requests, leave you house in show ready condition whenever you leave. You never know when someone may want to see your home during their lunch break or if they are in the area while you are away. The best and only way to sell you home is for people to see it and see it in it’s best condition!
Negotiate and Close
All your hard work will pay off and the time will come when you have an offer on your home. Your agent will present you the offer and advise you on how best to move forward. There will be an inspection and appraisal so be ready to have someone be present for these.
Remember, never sign anything until you are absolutely clear on what you are signing and how it affects you. Ask questions if you are confused or things seem unclear. This is one of the main reasons you hire an agent. They deal with contracts as part of their everyday business so they understand the lingo and contact process.
Once you accept an offer and have a closing date scheduled there are still many things to do. Plan for the time it takes to pack up your home. The majority of time the new owner will want to take possession of their new home that same day you close. So be ready to move out before or on closing day. Keep your insurance active and your utilities on. Do not cancel them or transfer them until you have closed. Be flexible, delays often happen when it comes to closing.
2023 is the perfect year to sell your home. So when you are ready to sell, give me a call. (404)-800-5818 I would love to come alongside to help in this process.
