As you sell your home, you may worry that you’re not doing enough to get the maximum profit from the market. After all, it can be confusing, especially if you’re a first-time seller. However, with these insider tips from real estate agents, you can learn just how to succeed in the field.
- Time your listings appropriately. Are you not getting a response to your listing, despite having it up on the market? Unfortunately, timing really is everything. Make sure you properly strategize when you put up listings or advertisements. Putting them near holidays is a huge mistake! Talk to an expert so you can find the right place and day to advertise your home’s presence on the market. This will help you execute a faster sale.
- Don’t let your lawn go. Whether it’s overgrown or brown, an ugly lawn can dissuade buyers. Remember: the first impression potential buyers will get of your home is dependent on the yard. Don’t scare them off so soon. Make sure that you rev up your lawnmower and tend to any plants you may have. If you’re unable to do this yourselves, you can also hire a professional lawn maintenance company to get the job done for you.
- Tell the truth. This may seem like an obvious tip, but the truth is, many home-sellers will tell a little white lie—or something way bigger. Not only will you open yourself up to lawsuits, but someone could get hurt. A loose floorboard, for instance, could result in a broken hip. A rickety rain pipe could result in a fall. And as for poor wiring? The house could burn down. Make sure you let sellers know of any problems with the home. This will also help you ethically negotiate how to take care of these issues. Though you may have to pay to fix some issues, buyers may decide to fix some on their own. Having this conversation will give you all the peace of mind that you need.
- Don’t let staging stagnate. Want one of the more uncommon insider tips from real estate agents? Seasonal appearances matter—big time. In the winter, people will be looking for a warm, comfortable home. In the summer, not so much. If your home is on the market across the months, make sure that you adjust your staging. Otherwise, buyers may not be able to visualize themselves in your home.
- Talk to your neighbors. You may have done everything you needed to make your home look amazing. However, if you’re sitting next door to a messy neighbor, your chances of selling could dwindle instantly. If you have a cordial relationship with the residents next door, consider coming over with baked goods and talking to them about the appearance of their house. For instance, if they have an unruly lawn, mention that you’re selling your selling your home in a tough market and have to amp up its appearance. Then, offer to lend some lawn services to their home as a farewell gesture. Hopefully, if you act respectfully, they will accept your gesture. If not, thank them for their time and tell them that you appreciate their consideration. Even if you’re unsuccessful, they may consider this conversation a subtle wake-up call and double down on lawn maintenance. Just remember, if you have a problem with those living by you, talk to them first instead of letting the problem fester.
The marketing process is different for everyone. However, with these universal insider tips from real estate agents, you can make the most out of the resources you have. Plus, the buyers will love the beautiful new home that they purchase from you!
Whether you want to buy or sell, Ryan Roberts can help you with your real estate needs in Auburn, Opelika, and Lake Martin. To begin, give him a call at 334-750-9872 or send him an email message at [email protected] to get started! Finally, if you’re looking to learn more about real estate, check out our blog!