Stagnant Home Listing? 3 Ways To Sell Your Home Faster
Posted on: 27 December 2018
You make the decision to move, you get your beloved home ready to sell, your agent lists it, and then . . . nothing! Instead of the influx of showings and offers you were hoping for, you have a stagnant home listing that has been sitting for months. In the meantime, your financial health and possibly even your move have been put on hold. Luckily, there are things you and your real estate agent can do to reinvigorate your listing and attract more buyers. Here are three ways to sell your home faster:
Hire a Staging Company
It's very difficult for anyone to see their home as objectively as a stranger can. You may be so attached to your belongings and your personal decorating taste that you don't realize these things are preventing buyers from being able to easily imagine themselves in the home. A professional staging company can help you remove clutter and personal items, present closets and other storage areas in a highlighted way, and rearrange furniture to be as appealing as possible. Don't take their changes personally and trust their expertise if you'd like to sell your home fast.
Find a Place to Stay
Another possible factor in making your home feel less appealing to buyers is if you and your family have been lingering until just before or even during showings. Buyers want to imagine themselves in the home, rather than the people who currently live there. Staying somewhere else makes it easier for a home to stay clean and uncluttered, prevents messes caused by kids or pets, and allows for last-minute showings from interested buyers. It's often worth the cost of a short-term furnished rental if it helps your home sell more quickly.
Upgrade Your Marketing Efforts
Another reason some homes don't sell quickly enough is because they aren't being marketed as well as they should. Be sure to work with a real estate company that's up to date on marketing best practices. Beautiful, professional photos, a well-designed online listing, great signage in the yard, a social media presence, and gorgeous brochures all help the right buyers find your home. High-tech options like drone photography can also help convey special features, such as acreage or beautiful views, in a way that traditional photos do not.
By following these tips as well as the advice of an experienced real estate agent, you will greatly improve your odds of a quick home sale.
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