You’ve just made the hardest decision, but that’s just the beginning. Selling a home or business can get overwhelming. There must be many, many thoughts running through your mind. But do not fret, here is some information that will help. These are important whether you’re going to be listing with a real estate agent or going down the for-sale-by-owner route.
Factors to think about when selling:
- Curb Appeal – I know that many people say that the kitchen sells the home, however the front yard is the first thing buyers see. It is extremely important that you take care of the curb appeal, it can turn someone away before they come into your house. You don’t have to spend a lot, just make it welcoming. Also, don’t forget the front door.
- Clean, Clean, Clean – You’ll want your home to give potential buyers a good first impression. Not only can a dirty home distract buyers from appreciating your home’s best features, but it can also give the impression that you haven’t taken care of the big maintenance items.
- Inspect – Many sellers choose to pay for their own inspection, before putting their house on the market. A home inspector will take a thorough look at your home’s structural components, major systems, and appliances, and report back on any issues that may be red flags to potential buyers. A pre-inspection can help you prioritize any repairs that need to be done and direct you toward a reasonable sales price.
- Repair and touch up – Even if you don’t have any major repairs that need to be taken care of, it’s important to go through your home and complete any minor repairs you’ve been putting off. Patching holes, repairing trim, and repainting can make a big difference. Buyers will ask for a discount for anything that does not look well kept.
- Appraise – You may also choose to get an appraisal done on your home. A big part of the process of selling a house is deciding on a list price, and having an objective, professional opinion on the value of your home can be helpful. Once you do an appraisal you will have a better idea of how much other houses similar to yours have sold for.
- Declutter – There are a couple of ways to make rooms in your house look bigger. First, the most economical way is simply declutter, remove personal effects like family photos, and rearrange furniture in a way that highlights your home’s best features. Move out of the house anything that you do not need or are not using. Second, hire a professional stager. Either way, the goal is to help potential buyers picture themselves living in the home. This will also allow for great pictures too.
When you decide to work with a Real Estate Agent – You can rely on our expertise to guide you through the entire process. We have tools, resources and experience that helps us determine an accurate list price, verify the prospective buyers are qualified financially to purchase the home, accompany the prospective buyers for showings and much more. One of the things that we at Orlando’s Finest Realty will start with, is providing you a comparative market analysis. This analysis helps determine a fair market value, based on the price of the properties that have sold in the area, that are similar to yours. Selling a home is a very personal and emotional thing to do and we know that, however, when you hire our Brokerage, you can rest assure that we will guide you and help you get the most for your property. The agents will take care of photos, marketing, advertising and helping to complete the paperwork to get the transaction done. Giving you peace of mind from beginning to end.
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