Not only will selling your own property be one of the most significant financial decisions you will make in your life, but it can also be unexpectedly time-consuming and emotionally demanding, especially if you have never done it before.
It’s a team effort
Selling a home takes ongoing attention. Even before you advertise your home, you'll need to prepare for hours, if not days. That is why it is critical to seek professional assistance. The earlier sellers engage agents, the more time agents have to advise on how to give your home the best chance to appeal to the target market's tastes. Find an agent who is a fit for you - you are not alone. Selling your property on your own can cost you a lot of money in the long run.
Think like a buyer
Being empathetic towards the buyer will allow you to present your home well and help give your home the best chance of selling quickly. By putting yourself in the buyers shoes, you can consider questions like what factors would be important to you if you were inspecting homes. You want a buyer to walk in and say, ‘yeah I could see myself living here’. You should also keep in mind that smells and sounds can have a major influence on how buyers perceive a property.
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Just taking a few steps like cleaning and decluttering can have a significant impact on a home's sale and will need to be done before moving regardless of the sale. Remove personal pieces (particularly images of yourself) to prevent buyers from being overwhelmed by evidence of the current owners living in the property. If you haven’t attended to minor issues, such as a broken doorknob or dripping faucet, a potential buyer may wonder whether the house has larger, costlier issues that haven’t been addressed either.
Smell
Make sure to eliminate any strong smells by airing out your property prior to your open home.
Sound
If you’re expecting a reasonably small crowd, consider playing some background music to make prospective buyers feel more comfortable.
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