Are You Preventing Your Home from Selling?
Usually the number one reason your home isn’t selling, is that it is priced too high. Nationally, the market has seen a significant reduction in sale prices, while in the Somerset County NJ market it is much less noticeable, in fact there isn’t sound evidence the market has had decreased prices, just general low activity (especially in this winter weather). Consult your preferred REALTOR for an updated analysis if your home is not selling as quickly as you hoped.
Maintenance upkeep is another important factor in helping your home sell quickly. The little things you have neglected to repair may add up a lot and deter potential buyersfrom seeing the positive attributes off your home: they see the time and the money they will need to spend on repairs themselves. If you have these repairs made in advance, it really helps REALTORS sell your home quickly, ask yours for suggestions!
Have your home in showing condition. Despite your hectic lifestyle, having your home clean (dishes washed, laundry & clothes in closets, vacuum, dust etc) makes a great difference to the people viewing it. Any offensive smells, too, will detract from showing off the positive features of your home.
Keeping your home too personalized can distract buyers from appreciating the homes structural features. Put away your personal photos as you de-clutter the rest of your home. As much as you love that purple living room wall, consider repainting walls in more neutral tones, it will go a long way to catch a buyers eye. See my staging tips here.
When it’s time to show your home, make sure you are not present. You have hired a professional REALTOR to do this part of the job for a reason. Additionally, if you want to sell your home, understand that being flexible to showing times is a must, even last minute showings can make a big difference in getting your home sold quickly.
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