When you want to sell your property, you want it gone as fast as possible. However, there are activities some house owners get involved in that do not help their situation.
Selling a home is quite unlike buying a home. As a homeowner willing to sell their home, below are a few tips you should consider;
- Price your home accurately. Often, homeowners price their homes based on the memories they made in the house. However, that is not the reality in pricing. To determine how much your home worth in the market, you need to employ the services of a competent real estate agent. They need personal knowledge on how to help you, so ensures they are familiar with your neighborhood.
- Host an open house. If your house is suitable for an open house, tell your agent to help you schedule one. Ask if they list your home online, too. Some buyers get interested through online listings while others like to experience such in-person events.
- Insist on professional photography. If you employed the service of a top-notch real estate agent, they have access to professional photos. It is not enough to be able to take pictures; you must get pictures that capture the house thoroughly, both in-depth and rich in color.
- Be flexible with home showings. Studies show that most homeowners are not comfortable with strangers coming into their house to check it out. If you fall into this seller category, you can go away for a week or two while your home is listed and shown. Either way, you should not expect to meet the potential buyers. Buyers need privacy to speak with their agent without concern for your feelings.
- Review your listing online. The price for which a house sells depends on the information that the market has of it and similar homes called "comparables." You should check your home listings on various websites in addition to your agent's to ensure the information conveyed about your house is accurate. If it is not, quickly alert your real estate agent.
- Respond promptly to a purchase offer. Buyers go crazy if their offer goes unmet for longer than necessary. Many proposals contain expiration dates. Consequently, to get your house sold as fast as possible, ensure that you respond to purchase offers speedily.
- Start packing before your house gets to the market. Another attitude that will get your home sold fast is packing even before your house is listed. That action allows you to line up movers easily and lets your buyer settles in quickly.
About the Author
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
