Saturday, January 16, 2016

Sell Home Fast With These Tips

By Melissa Schmidt


There are many things that can be done when selling a property to improve the chances of a quick sale. A few hours of preparation and little money can massively enhance the appearance of a house to ensure that you sell home fast. After making the decision to sell a property take some time to think about what a potential buyer may want to see and if any improvements can be made.

The first thing to decide is how to advertise the house and how it can be marketed to obtain a quick sale. There are a few options, selling privately, placing it with an established agent in the Corpus Christi, texas or posting it on an online real estate site which many people deiced to do. The advantage with a private sale is that no commission with have to be paid but the audience is reduced.

First impressions last so it is very important to make sure that the outside of the house is well presented. Any garden areas and driveways should be tidied up and clear of debris and windows cleaned and polished to create the right image. If there are any cars on the drive they should also be in a good state of cleanliness and parked neatly.

The next step is to ensure that the ground floor is tidy, uncluttered and well lit. Ensure that all lighting is fully functional and that soft furnishings and ornaments are presented in an eye pleasing way. Particular attention should be paid to any downstairs bathrooms and the kitchen area and freshly painted walls also help with the appearance.

Any good realtor will tell you that the smell of a house can influence buyers greatly. Coffee, baking cookies, fresh flowers all give off good vibes and make a homely feel. While you may love your pets, buyers might be frightened or put off by unruly animals so keep them under control or have someone take them out during the viewing. Blaring televisions and stereos also give a bad impression so switch them off or turn them right down.

If the potential new owner asks any questions it is important to answer these honestly and disclose anything that may be wrong. Point out any good features that may improve the chances of a speedy sale and offer to include items in the deal if at all possible. The same attention should be paid to the back garden area or patio ensuring that it is well presented and in a neat and tidy state.

When showing people the upstairs area, make sure that the staircase is well lit and free from any items. A well made up bed and tidy rooms will enhance the appearance and open windows to air the space. Prepare the bathrooms by placing new items such as toothpastes and soaps and remove any half used items whist the viewing takes place.

After showing the potential new owners the property offer them a cup of coffee or soft drink and spend a few minutes to see if they have any more questions. If it is advertised with an agent make sure that all negotiations are done through them and do not take an offer there and then. If it is a private sale do not accept the offer immediately, take some time to discuss it with someone to ensure the best deal is obtained.




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