Saturday, November 12, 2011

Sell Your Home Quickly With A Profit

By Dessie Bregel Eisensmith


Banks and other lenders today seem a bit gun-shy when it comes to giving out loans to potential homebuyers, so this can mean that your property is just sitting on the market. There are some steps you can take to attract more qualified buyers who can afford your home, but you'll have to use the tips provided in this article to make it happen.

When showing a home, open up your curtains. Potential buyers love to see how bright a home can be from just sunlight. Make sure to pull back all drapes and curtains, and lift blinds. If the weather allows, you can open your windows to give your home fresh air that really appeals to potential buyers.

Consider replacing the front door before you try to sell your house. Trying to paint a door to improve the look of it can sometimes be a waste of time. It takes at least three coats of paint and might not make much of a difference. Consider replacing the door entirely instead. A new front door will really improve the overall look of the house.

When placing your home on the market, do not price it as a whole price. For example, instead of putting it as $250,000 put it as $249,000. This small difference can actually make your home price more appealing to potential home buyers. Also, do not add cents to your price. For instance, do not make your home $249,000.50.

When having an open house, have your real estate agent set up food and beverages. This will make the people looking at your home feel more comfortable. Also, on cold days, keep the heat on in your home and if it is hot, keep the air conditioning on. This will also add to comfort level.

When deciding on a real estate agent, be sure you tell the agent how much communication you would like. A lot of people say that they do not hear from their agent as much as they would like. Let the agent know what communication you expect from them and how often you want to communicate. Tell the agent first to see if it will be a problem and if you will be a good fit with that agent.




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