There are several reasons why you may need to sell your home
quickly. For example, a job change may require a speedy relocation to another
city, or you may have purchased another property and don't want to be stuck too
long with two mortgages.
Here are some tips that can help get the sold sign on your
front lawn sooner.
•Be realistic with
price. If you set the listing price higher than the current market value of
your home, then you're not going to get many, if any, viewers. You want the
list price to be attractive, which means listing at the current market value.
•Get things fixed.
You probably don't have time for a major renovation. So just make sure
everything in your home is in good working order. Deal with any obvious
maintenance issues, such as a leaking faucet or a gate hanging precariously on
one hinge.
•Ensure your home
shows well, inside and outside. Eliminate clutter. Trim hedges. Make sure
every room has adequate lighting, especially the basement. Imagine that a
special guest is visiting your home, then clean up and prepare accordingly.
•Be flexible with
viewing times. You want as many potential buyers as possible to see your
home. So don't restrict viewing times to just Saturdays. Make sure your home is
as "available" as possible for showings. This may cause you and your
family some inconvenience, but the reward will be selling your property sooner.
•Work with a good
REALTOR®. Find an agent who understands the area and the local market well.
He or she will be able to recommend a variety of strategies that will help sell
your home faster, and for a good price.
Of course, there's no way to guarantee that you'll sell your
home within the time frame you want. But these tips will certainly increase the
chances that you will.
Looking for a good REALTOR who knows the area well? I will
discuss many aspects of home improvements, buying, selling and moving in
upcoming weeks but in the meantime, if you have any questions please email me
at ckidd@trebnet.com or call
416-505-7513.
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