Tips For Selling Your House
selling your house

Have you been thinking of selling your house, but you don’t know where to start? If so, you are not alone. It’s exciting to put a house on the market, but there can also be deep attachment to the home you are leaving behind. 

As a homeowner, you need to know what mistakes to avoid when selling your home. So, reach out to your loan officer for advice, and prepare yourself for the selling journey. 

 

1. Market at the Right Time

 

The housing market ebbs and flows throughout the year. It’s not impossible to sell your home in the winter months (November and December) but you are more likely to have success in the spring.

If you’re trying to sell a home quickly, your best bet is to list as early as possible in the busy season so that you can take full advantage of market trends. Be sure to consult with your agent and loan officer for more advice on the best time to put your home on the market.

 

2. Price It Right 

 

Everybody wants to make as much money as possible off their home sale, but it’s important to be realistic. What you paid for the home matters significantly less than what the market is dictating at the time, particularly if your goal is to sell fast. While you don’t have to under-price your home for a quick sale, you do have to price it competitively. Using a home estimate tool can help you. 

Then, work with your realtor to come up with a starting number that makes the most sense for your circumstance. The bank will not lend more than what the house is worth, so be aware that you might need to renegotiate the price after the appraisal.

 

3. Stage Your Home  

 

It’s so important to make sure you stage your house with the buyer in mind. Stage and declutter so they can visualize their own dreams as they walk through the home. Decluttering and depersonalizing are part of the staging process, but not all of it. To sell quickly, your home needs to be decorated in a way that highlights its best assets. 

Achieving that can mean rearranging your furniture to open up the space or decluttering any shelves and closets. Buyers want to envision themselves in the space so it truly feels like it could be their own. Check out these staging tips to successfully achieve your goals.

 

4. Accept the Process 

 

The selling process can be a bit overwhelming at times, especially when buyers begin scheduling showings and you have to get out of the house. But, buyers touring the home is a great sign! 

Also, when you live in a home for a significant period of time, there is bound to be emotional attachment. So, it is difficult to detach from sentimental value. This makes the process even harder to negotiate and separate emotions toward the value of the house from the fair market prices. 

So, a real estate professional can help you with negotiations along the way. After all, each room used to be yours, so be patient and take the time you need to have a successful selling experience. 

Also, be sure to consider where you plan to move after your current home sells. Preparation is key!

 

Bottom Line

 

If you’re considering selling your house, make sure to think through the whole process. Is now the best time to do so? Are you prepared for the move? Plus, be sure to consult your trusted advisors along the way. They are there to help you during every step as you consider the must-do’s of selling your home.