Top 10 Ways to Sell Your House in a Slow Market
The ongoing real estate market in most areas of the U.S. has stalled, with no dramatic upswing in sight. At the same time, there are sales being made because people still dire to re-locate for a job or have health issues, they may want to down size or are ready to become a first time homebuyer. With such a high inventory of individual family homes and condominiums on the market, here’s what you can do to get ahead of the curve and actually sell your home within a right length of time.
#1 Beat your competition on price. Research what similar homes have recently sold for (not what they listed for) in your neighborhood and undercharge by at least a few hundred dollars to start. A real estate sales associate can easily get you those sales figures. Indicate you are amenable to negotiate.
#2 Assess your home’s negative points with a critical eye and make repairs. Fix leaky faucets, renew broken or cracked windows, tighten screws on loose cupboard doors, nail down squeaking floorboards, put brand-new caulk around the tub or shower, fill in nail holes or cracks in wall board and repaint, replace worn out window coverings or shades that don’t exertion.
#3 Update and get with the times. Get a couple of gallons of paint in a soft or neutral color and go to work on those walls and shave. Replace those clunky, noisy ceiling fans with modern models. New faucets and showerheads will add sparkle. Replace with out worn (or missing) cupboard and drawer knobs. If your budget will allow, replace that old burner-top stove, archaic refrigerator, and worn out dishwasher. You don’t necessarily need to do a total makeover, but if you have orange, shag carpet in the living lodge I would seriously recommend installing a new, inexpensive carpet and pad!
#4 Use soap, water, and elbow grease. It’s a big stroll off for potential buyers when there is visible dirt and grime and it can indicate that the seller has let other issues slide on the house...
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