Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Tips On Selling A Home Can Help Close A Deal

By Christine R. Parrish


Deciding to sell ones house in the current market can be an overwhelming decision especially with so many houses on the market. Although many houses are for sale it is possible to make one stand out from the others. If one is looking for some tips on selling a home read on.

When putting a house up door sale one can choose to sell it on their own or to enlist the help of a real estate agent. Selling a house by owner will require the owner to do all the work. Real estate agents make a living moving properties and are familiar with the local market.

Choosing to hire an agent will cost a little bit of money but in the end will be money well spent if one hires a dependable and qualified agent to work for them. Real estate agents make a living selling properties in the area and are usually well informed about the market they work in. They can be helpful in pricing a home and help to price it appropriately. Often they work to advertise the homes they have listed. Part of an agents job is to match potential buyers with current properties for sale. This is also another advantage of using an agent because they have a community of people they work with that share the goals of moving houses.

Matching the right buyer with the right seller is half the work. Some things can be done before listing a house to help bring the right buyer to a seller. Take the time to look at the house that is being sold. Walk through and look at it as though one was looking to buy . Notice the things that need to be fixed and updated. Start by cleaning or replacing warn carpets and flooring. Paint can also be a great way to make walls look new again and give the house a face lift.

Clutter is never attractive and can feel unwelcoming. Take some time and organize problem areas of ones home. Pack up items that are troublesome such as an overwhelming amount of children's toys. Donate items, throw things away or have a garage sale to help reduce unwanted and unused items that may be cluttering the space.

Keep the interior of ones house as clean as possible and remove any proof of indoor pets. Some potential buyers may not be able to look past a mess or the idea of a pet living inside. A clean, uncluttered and odor free home will have a welcoming feeling to most buyers.

Take some time to clean up the surrounding yard. Just as you would inside make sure the yard is junk free. Keep weeds to a minimum, trim the bushes and mow the yard. Many buyers will drive buy a formulate and opinion just on the outward appearances.

Making the space feel comfortable is key when trying to sell it. Pay attention to the details in and around the house. The use of fresh flowers, candles or a table cloth add special little touches to the house. Keeping these things in mind can be helpful when listing a house.




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