Tips on How to Sell a Home Fast

Posted by mary drexler on August 13th, 2018

Buyers want to ensure that they are paying a reasonable price for the home whether that means a low cost for a ‘fixer upper’ or higher for a home that is ‘ready to go’. One of the first things that you need to do when selling your home is to know the average price point for your neighborhood or community for comparable homes. This is best handled by a real estate agent since they have the knowledge and connections to get this information easily and quickly.

If you want top dollar for your new Irvine homes for sale then you need to fix any of the small items like squeaky or dripping faucets, touch up the paint in the rooms where there might be scratches or holes and make sure that all the appliances that are included in the sale are still working. Aesthetics play a significant part when showing a home so if possible, leave some furniture in the main rooms so buyers can visualize what a ‘lived in’ home looks like. If you can’t, at least try to have a video taken before everything is moved out so this can be posted with the online listing and specifications.

Make sure the home is cleaned whether you do it yourself or have it professionally done. There is nothing worse than a buyer getting turned off during a walk-through simply because there is dirt, crushed debris or bugs in the closets, kitchen cabinets or bedroom floors. Sellers that take pride in their home make a more impressive statement to buyers showing that they took good care of it. If there are inspections that are generally requested by the buyer or their agent then you may want to go ahead and have these done and ready (if possible) so that there is no delay in the process once a buyer shows interest. Another tip is to make sure that your agent highlights all the positive points of the new Irvine homes for sale in the online listing because this is where a lot of exposure to buyers happen and this is what will bring them in to visit the house in person. Make sure the outside yard is kept trimmed and looking good even if you have to hire a service because you have already moved. First impressions are hard to overcome and while buyers may want to change the overall design once they move in, the fact that it looks neat and cared for is a great way to start off the walk-through.

New Irvine homes for sale are moving fast on the market for a variety of reasons but yours can match up to the competition with these simple tips. The right professional real estate agent will not only recommend these but other helpful hints based on their years of experience in the local community. For example, knowing the average utility costs, local school districts, and where to shop are always favorite questions that prospective buyers like to ask. Get your home sold in a timely manner and focus on buying your next residence with the right help.

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