I wanted to share this video with you that I saw on msn.com and wanted to divulge further into the 5 ways to sell your home faster the video talks about.
Marketing
- Hire an agent that has an extensive marketing plan that targets a large audience. Your REALTOR should combine these items into their marketing plan for your home sale:
1. Internet presence for both listing and agent
2. Professional Photos
3. Staging
4.Virtual Tour
5. Open House
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Hire an agent that implements a detailed marketing plan will increase the number of buyers that see your home
Pricing
- It is very important to price the home in today’s market
- Do not price a home for what you owe, purchased it for, or need for your down payment of your next home
- Make sure you are the next sale in your neighborhood
- Proper pricing will increase your net and decrease your frustration of a stagnant listing
Curb Appeal
- Are buyers excited to see the home when they drive up?
- Make sure that buyers do not drive by your home without wanting to view inside
Inside Presentation
- Stage your home by removing clutter this will help a buyer vision their furniture filling the space
- Create a sense of urgency to your prospective buyer that your home is ready to sell, NOW
- Buyers can immediately tell when a home has been staged & will more likely focus on your home versus other homes that aren’t staged.
Offer Incentives
- In today’s market Buyers are looking for incentives to help push them over the edge to purchase
- Many Buyers to ask for help with their closing costs. This is typically 3% – 4% of the purchase price
- Offering a home warranty can also give you a competitive edge
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