Top Tips for Home Sellers

30 Aug Top Tips for Home Sellers

Considering selling your home? If you’ve been following real estate news, you know there’s a national housing shortage. There are more buyers looking for housing right now than there is housing inventory.  So, what does that mean for you? If you’re ready to get in and take advantage of a hot seller’s market, here are my top 3 tips for sellers:

• Only make necessary repairs and updates —Consider what home updates traditionally bring the most return on an investment…bathrooms and kitchens! But if you’re short on cash for a major renovation, consider cost saving tips like cabinet refacing and a paint refresh. In this market, buyers are making emotional purchases, often paying top dollar for less due to the lack of housing inventory in the market.  During my walkthrough, I’ll advise you on what’s necessary to incentivize buyers to make a strong offer and get you top dollar for your home. As an added incentive, my team offers a Concierge service which will front some of the cost of home updates in preparation for listing. Be sure to ask me for details on eligibility for this amazing opportunity!

• Start Packing and Declutter— I know it may be difficult to imagine packing up and decluttering months in advance of listing your home, but trust me, this process can take time. You’ll be surprised at just how much stuff you acquire in a home over the years. If you plan to remain in your home while it’s on the market, you’ll need to pair down and declutter as much as possible to give buyers the most realistic shot at envisioning themselves living in your home. That also means depersonalizing the space to more neutral décor. Unfortunately, that means packing up the kid’s artwork until you’re in your next home!

• Price your home competitively—One of the most critical steps in your home sale will be determining a list price. My role as your agent will be to assess the comparable homes in your neighborhood in relation to size, age, and upgrades. Our shared goal will be to not necessarily price your home at the top of the market, but to price your home competitively, appealing to the emotions of buyers, and framing your home as an outstanding value.