Top 3 Do's When Selling Your House
When it comes to selling one of life’s biggest investments, homeowners need to know what it takes to avoid costly mistakes. Putting a house on the market can be both exciting and emotional. You’re daydreaming about making new memories in new spaces but sad to leave the old ones behind. Don’t get caught up in the intensity of the sale and lose out on getting the most from your old home.
Being mindful and prepared can help you stay on the right track. And these 3 do’s.
1. Stage Your Home Properly
Buyers want to envision themselves in the space so it feels like it could be their own. They need to see themselves relaxing on a Sunday morning with their furniture and keepsakes – not your family pictures and decorations. Stage and declutter so they can visualize their own dreams as they walk down the hall. A real estate professional can help you with tips to get your home ready to stage and sell.
2. Price Your Home Right
It's common to think buyers will pay whatever we ask when setting a listing price. Believe it or not, that's not always true. The buyer’s bank will only lend what an appraiser determines the fair value of the house is, so be aware you might need to renegotiate the price after appraisal.
3. Keep Your Emotions in Check
Today, homeowners are living in their houses for a longer period of time. For some homeowners, that makes it difficult to separate the emotional value of the house from the fair market price. That's why you need a real estate professional to help you with the negotiations along the way.
What You Need to Know
Separate your emotions from the sale and look at it objectively. Your home should look and feel as good as your price. Catch up with us at the Green Mortgage Team to chat about selling in today’s market. We’re here to help you navigate through the process while prioritizing the must-dos.
-Kyle Green
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