Part one of this article dealt with some common misconceptions sellers often have prior to selling their home. Here in part two we\’re going to take a look at some practical reasons why your home or condo may not be selling.
Your homes accessibility is a major consideration. If your house is easy to find and get to, it will typically move quicker than homes that are difficult to get to. Remember that your potential buyers and their realtors are busy. They will skip seeing your home if it is a hassle to view. Make sure to always use a lockbox so other agents may access your house while you are away. This way the buyer and their agent\’s life easier. If security is an issue, use an electronic lock box (they record who accessed your home).
It\’s true what they say; it can simply come down to location. If you\’re in a sought after location, your realtors marketing plan should showcase it. If you are not, you may want to take steps to make your home\’s location more appealing to potential buyers. Consider the noise level around your home and make sure to build a hedge or wall to reduce noise pollution. Showcase nice views and your proximity to other great amenities around your home.
Your home should shine! A clean home is far more likely to sell in a respectable amount of time then a less clean or dirty one. Any minor repairs must be done, as well as certain cosmetic aspects of your home. Cosmetics include: painting the walls, steam cleaning carpets, washing base boards, washing and possibly painting cupboards, scrubbing tiles and grout to a sparkly finish. If you are low on time and cannot have the wall painted in time, then hire someone to do it. If money is a concern then wash your walls well. A simple rule of thumb is the cleaner and the more it sparkles the better it is and easier/faster it will sell.
In the next installment of our miniseries, we will be taking a closer look at how to manage and deal with buyers and ways to overcome some buyer seller road blocks.
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