Spring is
upon us, even if the weather in the McLean area doesn’t quite show it. That
means many people will be placing their homes on the market. If you fall into
this category, there are some steps you can take to ensure the quickest sale at
the best price for your home. We can also suggest ways in which to keep from
inadvertently sabotaging the sale of your home.
It probably
is no news to you that, as with just about everything, the first place people
look for a home, is on the internet. That means, you have to have something to
place there which will grab their attention. The staging and photographing of
your home is crucial in attracting buyers. However attractive your home is “in
person”, if it isn’t eye-catching online, buyers won’t come.
Naturally,
you will want to consult a good real estate agent. However, that agent can only
sell the product that you present. This means that before you place your home
on the market, you will want to have it sale ready. The few extra days it takes
to prepare your home for sale can mean the difference between selling it in a
timely manner for the price you want, and having it languish on the market,
forcing you to lower the price.
One of the
most cost effective ways to brighten up a house is a fresh paint job. Another
way to make things look “finished” is to replace worn or drab light fixtures,
outlet plates and such. Then, of course, the ticket is to make it clean and
neat for showings. That can mean a lot of work, especially if kids and pets are
involved, but it is well worth the effort.
When you
photograph your home, be sure the area is pristine, and staged so as to leave
no doubt about which part of the home is being viewed. Keep personal items out
of sight. You want potential buyers to picture their belongings in your space.
Before you photograph the bedrooms, make the beds with inviting linens,
comforters, and plump pillows. Be sure the fixtures and appliances in the
kitchen and bathrooms sparkle.
If you want
to present a great product for sale, but are unsure of how to go about it, call
Janet Gresh. She can walk you through the
process and get you the top dollar in the best time for your property. After
the stunning photos of your home, which is considered the first showing these
days, she will advise you on how to make the second showing just as successful.
Take the necessary time to prepare
your home for sale before placing it
on the market. That is the best sales strategy.
