Sometimes a job opportunity in a new city comes along that is too good to turn down. Sometimes you run into a financial difficulty like a medical emergency, a divorce, the death of the family’s breadwinner. Whatever the reason, when forced to sell your home in a hurry you will still want to get the most money possible for the sale. Let’s explore some of the ways you can sell in a hurry and yet still get the best sale price that’s possible.
Price At or Below the Current Market
A qualified realtor will know the market for their area as to what price you can expect your home to sell for. List it at, or slightly below, what other comparable homes are selling for. Don’t be confused by what these homes are the listed for, what is important is what they are actually selling for. Your realtor can help you with this because of their access to the latest data. By being conservative, you will attract both buyers and buyers’ realtors. Make sure that your realtor understands that you want offers to come in quickly and that they should market your home accordingly.
Dress For Success
We’ve all heard it; “You need to dress for success”. Well, the same is true for your home if you want it to sell quickly. You never have a second chance to make a first impression. Here are some tips on how to accomplish your goal:
Clean the windows both inside and out so that your home’s natural lighting is obvious.
Removing clutter is a given, but maybe you may need to remove some of your furniture also. Doing so will make any room appear larger and more spacious. Kitchen counters should be as empty as possible. If you have a home theater or media room, the cords and wiring for the projector and speakers should be hidden as much as possible or at least gathered into a neat bundle.
Paint the front door and replace that old welcome mat with a brand new one.
Have flooring, hard surface or carpeted, vacuumed and cleaned professionally.
Remove dead plants or bushes from flowerbeds and trim back any that could use trimming.
Closets and storage areas should be reorganized to show off their size.
Offer Buyer Incentives
There are several ways to encourage offers and make your home’s sale just a little more irresistible by adding incentives. You could offer to provide a home warranty that will cover the cost of repairing the major components of the home, like the furnace, the hot water heater, and the kitchen appliances. Other incentives you could offer is to pay for are a home inspection or part of the costs to close their loan. You can also tell the buyers that you will vacate the home in fewer days so that they can move in quicker once the deal is completed.
Experienced Agents
When you are in a hurry to sell, but still want the most money possible from the sale, make sure that your choice of real estate agent understands the situation, has the necessary experience, and can design a great marketing plan. This type of realtor will be able to provide many other suggestions that will assist you in getting your home sold FAST.