Home Selling Tips: Enter the Real Estate Market with a Plan

by Ellen Garcia 09/20/2018

For those who want to sell a home sooner rather than later, there is no time like the present to start preparing for the home selling journey. Lucky for you, we're here to teach you about the home selling journey and ensure you can enjoy a fast, profitable house selling experience.

Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you put together a home selling strategy.

1. Learn About the Local Housing Market

The real estate market is in constant flux. Thus, a housing sector that favors buyers today may shift into seller's favor tomorrow, or vice-versa.

If you learn about the local housing sector, you can differentiate a buyer's market from a seller's market. Then, you can map out your home selling plan accordingly.

Take a look at the prices of recently sold houses in your city or town. If you find that homes are selling at or above their initial asking prices, this may be a sign of a seller's market. Or, if houses are selling below their initial asking prices, the current real estate sector likely favors buyers.

Furthermore, examine how long houses stay available before they sell. If you discover that residences linger on the real estate market for many weeks or months before they sell, you will need to prepare to enter a buyer's market. On the other hand, if houses are selling as soon as they become available, a seller's market may be in place.

2. Find Out What Your House Is Worth

Conduct a house appraisal – you'll be glad you did. If you perform a property appraisal, you can obtain an accurate valuation of your house and price your residence appropriately.

Typically, a home appraiser will examine your residence both inside and out. This property expert also will evaluate assorted housing market data. After a home appraiser's work is complete, he or she will provide you with a property valuation.

With a property valuation in hand, you can establish an aggressive initial asking price for your residence. This price will help you stir up interest in your residence as soon as you list it.

3. Hire a Real Estate Agent

There is no need to work alone as you try to navigate the home selling journey. Thankfully, you can hire an expert real estate agent who can take the guesswork out of selling any house, at any time.

A real estate agent understands what it takes to sell a home in a buyer's or seller's market. He or she will help you establish an aggressive initial asking price for your house and promote your residence to dozens of potential buyers. Plus, if you receive an offer to purchase your home, a real estate agent will help you assess this proposal and make an informed decision.

When it comes to getting ready to sell a home, there is no need to stress. Take advantage of the aforementioned tips, and you can craft an effective home selling strategy.

About the Author
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Ellen Garcia

Ellen Garcia Broker, GRI, SRS, ABR, RSPS, SRES, RENE, MRP, LRS, LSE, LSS, AHWD, e-PROÒ Ellen believes that listening and understanding her clients' needs are the foundation of a successful business partnership. Her knowledge of the many unique communities in Fairfield County is an invaluable asset to clients new to the area, and she is able to help anyone moving to, from or within Fairfield County make an easier transition into a new home and community. For clients who are preparing to sell their homes, Ellen offers her first-hand knowledge of how to leverage the strength of a "brand" in showcasing and marketing their properties. Ellen offers a powerful advantage in bringing her skills and resources to work for her clients. With over 10 years, of full-time experience in the real estate industry, she is well-versed in the Fairfield County real estate market. Ellen has successfully completed: · Over 130 closed sales and rental transactions · Representing a dollar volume of over $65 million Ellen’s people skills lead the way in building a strong network to assist and support her clients in achieving their goals through every step of the real estate process: · Negotiations both local and global · New business development (sales & marketing) · Creative problem solving · Building partnerships · Tapping into Halstead Property’s network of 1100 agents in NYC and Lower Fairfield County Her career in Real Estate has been recognized with many awards including: "Agent of the Year” for Halstead Property Wilton and "Most Closed Sale and Listing Transactions” numerous times. Within Connecticut, Ellen has been recognized over the past several years as a "Connecticut Magazine 5 Star Realtor”. Awards 2016 & 2014 AGENT OF THE YEAR – HALSTEAD WILTON – HIGHEST GROSS SALES 2016 - 2011 CONNECTICUT MAGAZINE 5-STAR REALTOR AWARD 2016 - 2013 MOST CLOSED LISTINGS – Wilton Office 2016, 2014 - 2012 MOST CLOSED SALES – Wilton Office 2016, 2015, 2014 HALSTEAD PROPERTY PRESIDENT’S COUNCIL 2013, 2012 & 2011 HALSTEAD PROPERTY DIRECTOR’S COUNCIL 2014 HALSTEAD – PLATINUM CIRCLE 2016 HALSTEAD - GOLD CIRCEL 2015, 2013 HALSTEAD – SILVER CIRCLE 2007 COUNTRY LIVING ASSOCIATES OUTSTANDING RELOCATION SPECIALIST PRESIDENT'S AWARD (2005, 2006 & 2007). Leading Real Estate Companies of the World PREMIER CLUB – SILVER AWARD FOR REFERRAL ACHIEVEMENT (2006) Sales Associates Recognition Program Professional Associations: · Connecticut Association of Realtors (CAR) · National Association of Realtors (NAR) · Consolidated Multiple Listing Service (CMLS) · Connecticut State-wide MLS (CTMLS) · Mid-Fairfield County Association of Realtors (MFCAR) · Senior Advantage Real Estate Council (SAREC) · Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council (REBAC) · Seller’s Representative Specialist Council (SRS) · e-PRO Professional Designations: · BROKER · ABR (Accredited Buyer Representative) · SRS (Seller’s Representative Specialist) · RENE (Real Estate Negotiation Expert) · GRI (Graduate Realtor Institute) · RSPS (Resort and Second Property Specialist) · MRP (Military Relocation Professional) · SRES (Seniors Real Estate Specialist) · LRS (LeadingRE Relocation Specialist) · LSS (LeadingRE Sales Specialist) · LSE (LeadingRE Service Expert) · AHWD (At Home with Diversity: One America) · REALTOR e-PRO · CONNECTICUT TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION