With conditions as they are, you might be wondering how to sell your home quickly in a slower market.
Ultimately, the aim of every home seller is to sell their home quickly and for top dollar.
However, in a slower market, it can be very challenging to achieve this. Important points come into the equation and unless these are addressed, it can make the selling process very frustrating, long-winded and tedious.
Listing your property for sale and just waiting for things to happen is not going to get the best results or the best buyer.
Here are some tips to show you how to sell your home quickly in a slower market.
The right price is important.
The most important consideration is pricing.
Buyers are experts at researching recent property sales in your area so it’s important to have realistic price expectations.
Buyers know if a property is way overpriced and will avoid it. You need to be competitive to stand out from the others. If your listing price is too high, the house is likely to hang around for longer and go stale.
A real estate agent can provide you with an appraisal with all the information about recent sales of comparable properties.
Make sure the property is always ready for inspections.
It is best to be flexible and keep in mind most inspections take place on the weekends when most buyers have time off work. Be prepared for several viewings during this time.
Presenting your home ready for sale
Staging your home to sell quickly is one of most important things you can do. Start by removing clutter. This can be the hardest thing for most people to do because they are emotionally attached to everything in the house. However, it does affect the way buyers see the home.
It’s also important to de-personalize your home because you want buyers to view it as their potential home.
Therefore, put away family photos, sports trophies, collectable items, knick-knacks, and souvenirs.
Make sure the home is clean and that the curtains are open to let the natural light in. Buyers love houses that are filled with natural light.
Make sure all the wet areas are sparkling and clean and that there is no mildew evident. Caulking should be refreshed if needed.
Set the stage with eye-catching curb appeal
Curb appeal is the overall impression that your home creates when first seen by a potential buyer. It is the quality that gets buyers thinking about your home as their home.
As soon as a potential buyer sees your home, they will begin creating an emotional connection, be that good or bad, with your home. A buyer begins to form a picture in their minds.
“Could I live here? Can I maintain my current lifestyle in this home?”
Our sellers’ guide has lots of tips and ideas on how to present your property for sale.
Moving In
Another important tip on how to sell a house quickly in a slow market is to make sure that it is in “move-in” condition so buyers can just unpack their things and relax.
When a property buyer feels like they can move in straight away, they won’t be worried about the house having any other minor issues.
Appoint the right real estate agent.
Appointing an experienced real estate agent who is familiar with the local neighbourhood is also another helpful tip on how to sell a house quickly in a slow market. They have more information on buyers who are looking in your area and may want to buy your home.
To find a good fit, you will need to interview a number of agents and find out what they offer in the way of property price, marketing options and commission rate.
Take a look at the article on our website about how to choose the right real estate agent.
Elanora Realty is here to help
Here at Elanora Realty, we go above and beyond to make sure you get the very best result. Our stress-free selling strategy makes the whole process so much easier. We are the local experts with 20+ years’ experience selling homes in Elanora, Palm Beach and surrounds.
So if you are thinking about how to sell your home quickly in this slow market, call us now to obtain a property appraisal and the current market value of your property.
