{"id":81,"date":"2017-09-21T20:11:39","date_gmt":"2017-09-21T20:11:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medium.com\/@arthamoney\/selling-your-home-how-to-get-a-quick-sale-7c7e32792b8e"},"modified":"2017-09-21T20:11:39","modified_gmt":"2017-09-21T20:11:39","slug":"selling-your-home-how-to-get-a-quick-sale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/madrasrealty.com\/?p=81","title":{"rendered":"Selling Your Home? How To Get a quick Sale"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-images-1.medium.com\/max\/800\/1*qsBSmlodDaa55qgVSJPg8g.jpeg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re selling your home on the open market, It\u2019s a good idea to make the property appealing to potential buyers especially if you\u2019re hoping for a quick sale. You don\u2019t need to spend lots of money but you do need to prepare your home, so spend sometime getting it ready before putting it on the market. When selling your property, you should think of your house as a commodity<br \/>rather than a home to which you are emotionally attached.<\/p><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Preparing your home for a quick&nbsp;sale<\/h4><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s worth the effort taking a little time to prepare your property as a good presentation can mean the difference between a house that remains on the market unsold until you have to lower the asking price and a house that sells fast for the full asking price.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Remember, selling your home is a competition between you and other properties on the market. To win and achieve a quick sale you need to grab the attention of buyers, so the property must be presented well and competitively priced.<\/p><blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A Good Presentation + A Competitive Rice = A quick SALE!<\/p><\/blockquote><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you\u2019re hoping to sell your home fast, it\u2019s important to present It as a buyer would wish and not as you personally would like. You need to show potential buyers what they\u2019re looking for from a house. This means a clean and tidy home, with plenty of light, space and storage.<\/p><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Steps to selling your home&nbsp;fast<\/h4><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The point of presenting your home well is not only to obtain a quick sale but also to sell for the full asking price, giving potential buyers no reason to offer lower. Follow the steps below to give yourself best chance of achieving this.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-images-1.medium.com\/max\/800\/1*bn7TsQh5-FCoBLmQXwGIUQ.jpeg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-images-1.medium.com\/max\/600\/1*fgpSBwWsSG8c8qAHruBaRQ.jpeg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clean your home until it\u2019s sparkling.<\/h4><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Clean your home from top to bottom, Inside as well as out. If items such as carpets need a professional dean or curtains need dry cleaning, it\u2019s worth spending the money to do so. Giving your home a thorough clean will need a&nbsp;<br \/>lot of time and effort but don\u2019t skimp and remember to keep it this way until it sells. Many sellers make a half-hearted attempt at tidying and cleaning so make yours stand out from the rest\u200a\u2014\u200asell before they do!<\/p><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">De-clutter your&nbsp;home.<\/h4><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By getting rid of the clutter in your home you\u2019ll create lots of space and make your home look much bigger. It will give the impression of being a neat, tidy and well-organised home, which Is what a buyer wants. But, don\u2019t swindle as an impressionist. Decluttering your home Is not only a necessity for selling&nbsp;<br \/>but Is therapeutic for the seller too and Is a good way of emotionally preparing yourself to move home.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Decluttering your home will help to:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Look at your property as a commodity for sale. This Is essential for making good business decisions.<\/li><li>Break emotional ties with your house. In extreme cases this can impair judgement and prevent a quick sale.<\/li><li>Concentrate on a new home and new life when you move.<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unless you\u2019ve experienced moving home, It\u2019s easy to underestimate the emotional side of de cluttering and for some this can be difficult. Do persevere though as ultimately it is worth it. Throw out as much as possible or if it\u2019s in reasonable condition, donate it to charity.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-images-1.medium.com\/max\/800\/1*gWAixEpNu-qW2j-tlhREXw.jpeg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">First Impressions count<\/h4><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you think you\u2019ve finished de-cluttering, have another look in your cupboards and other storage spaces. Are they full? if so, you really need to consider getting rid of some more or putting some Items Into rented storage.&nbsp;<br \/>Cupboards and storage spaces shouldn\u2019t be filled to more than full, serious potential buyers will open cupboards to have a look inside. If they look crammed, the buyer will assume there isn\u2019t enough storage space and decide your house isn\u2019t for them. Don\u2019t lose out on a potential quick sale because of cluttered cupboards and storage!<\/p><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Complete DIY jobs and perform maintenance.<\/h4><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A house that is well maintained will always be desirable for any potential buyer. For each unfinished DIY task or problem that needs fixed, you\u2019ll lose money in any offer you receive. Hire a professional if necessary and get all&nbsp;<br \/>projects and maintenance jobs completed to give the best chance of a quick sale at the best possible price.<\/p><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Selling Your Home in a Tough&nbsp;Market<\/h4><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thinking of selling? In the current economic climate, sellers are faced with a number of challenges. Weary buyers, cautiouslendersand overall negativity in the housing market make selling your home within a reasonable amount of time an uncertainty. Use these helpful guidelines to boost your selling power, decease your listing time and to boost your selling power, decease your listing time and up your final sale price.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-images-1.medium.com\/max\/800\/1*8Ba0yA92U9gpSN8Isq6eag.jpeg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Call In the&nbsp;Pros<\/h4><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unless you have plenty of time to spare\u200a\u2014\u200aand at least intermediate real estate knowledge\u200a\u2014\u200athis isn\u2019t the right time to try selling your home on your own. \u201cFor Sale by Owner\u201d may be a tempting option, but consider this The median FSBO selling price in 2003 was 20% lower than the median agent-assisted price (National Association of Realtors). Real estate agents have a wealth of marketing tools and spedalized knowledge to offer; their commission tools and spedalized knowledge to offer; their commission usually pays for itself In time saved and a higher sale price.<\/p><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Be Competitive<\/h4><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A buyer\u2019s decision on whether to purchase your home or the one down the street Is based on a number of factors, Including listed price, curb appeal, staging, overall condition of the property and more. Be competitive on every front. Staging your home and fixing potential problems, front. Staging your home and fixing potential problems, such as a leaky roof, are pointless if you price yourself out of the market. With your real estate professional, decide which improvements are likely to improve the value of your home &amp; which are just going to cut into your profits, then offer property at a reasonable price.<\/p><blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A quick sale saves you money in additional mortgages.<\/p><\/blockquote><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Don\u2019t Go&nbsp;Stale<\/h4><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With each passing week that your home is listed on the market, the likelihood of its selling decreases. At 8 weeks, your listing \u201cgoes stale.\u201d Buyers and buyer\u2019s agents begin to wonder if there Is something wrong with the property. They assume others have looked at It and It must property. They assume others have looked at It and It must be overpriced or otherwise unsuitable. If you reach the 8-week mark without an offer, it\u2019s time to reevaluate. 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