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THE SELLER OPTIONS
(Here are some tips that every seller should know.)
The most popular time to better sell your home is the spring, however the best time to sell your home onto the market is when the interest rates are low. It’s all about timing and you definitely want rates to be low as this will give you better options to sell your home when you purchase next your home.
You might want to consider selling your home on your own. You could reduce the cost up to 6% of your selling price, as this won’t go to a realtor and increase your seller options.
There are several different ways to sell your home, you can put a for-sale sign in your front yard, put an ad in your local newspaper, and/or list it on the internet. As many homeowners are turning to the internet for assistance and location.
If you decide to sell your home yourself, be patience as it may take longer.
If you go with an agent/realtor be sure to look for a ‘seller’s agent’, as they will do their best to sell your home.
When looking for an agent, ask how many houses they have sold in the last year, how many in your neighborhood and ask them to communicate with you their process and what they are going to do to sell your home
When you have selected an agent you will sign a listing agreement, DO NOT sign one for more than three months. If they are not able to sell your home or you are not satisfied with them you can cut your losses and move on.
Now it’s time to take a look at selling your home. Does it need updating? Got too much junk inside? Now would be the time to de-clutter, update if needed, and maybe do some painting with neutral colors. Remember, potential home buyers want to be able to see themselves in your home, so make it easy for them to see that and sell your home.
You might want to give some type of incentive for your potential buyer, maybe offer to pay closing costs, a home warranty, or pay points to sell your home.
Understanding the process and learn about negotiating can only be beneficial to you as the seller. Knowledge is power and can save you money to sell your home.
The asking price, compare your neighborhood and the real value of your home. As your potential buyer will do the same. Selling your home can take some time so plan ahead and be realistic. |
