Three Mistakes Sellers Make that Slow Down The Sale of their Home
Selling a home in today’s real estate market is tough. There are few qualified buyers, prices are at record lows, and buyers are looking for bargains and are very particular when searching for a home. As a seller, what you do can directly impact the time it takes to sell your home. The Gary May Group will market your home and work hard to get your home sold, but it’s ultimately up to you to take their professional advice when it comes to appearance, price, and availability.
First, let’s talk about appearance. Keeping your home clean during the entire sale process is an absolute necessity.
A dirty, unkempt house will sit on the market. This doesn’t just mean cleaning the inside; it also means keeping the outside trimmed and welcoming. Try to vacuum carpets 2-3 times a week, keep counter tops clear of clutter and cooking residue, make sure bathrooms are spotless, beds are made, and wall hangings and personal items are removed from walls. Additionally, mow the lawn if you have one; trim bushes, put out a fresh pot of flowers or a door mat. By keeping appearances up, you can justify your price point and make your house more desirable.
Next, let’s look at the price of your house. It’s important to remember, we are not living in the past when prices were at their best. It’s a new market, one that many of us are unfamiliar with. Let the Gary May Group assist you with finding the right way to price your home. Our team of professionals are familiar with today’s market, and will know exactly where your home’s price needs to be. Overpricing will only accumulate more days on the market.
Finally, one of the worst things you can do is make it difficult to show your home. Many realtors will call last minute, and want to see the home. You’ll need to be able to accommodate these kinds of situations, and can more than likely expect that weekends will be the busiest times for viewings. It would be best if you left the house while it’s being shown. It’s not only uncomfortable for you, but the prospective buyer as well.
Selling your home is not as easy as it used to be. Take the advice of the experts, and you are sure to make a quick sale. The Scottsdale real estate agency Gary May Group is here to assist you in getting the fastest and best value for your home.