Things To Consider When Selling Your House
When selling your house, you have to decide on whether you want to sell quickly or sell for the highest possible price. If your answer is “both” then you’ll find the paths for each are almost always divergent. Life circumstances such as foreclosure, tax delinquency, divorce, downsizing, or relocation, will almost always drive the motivation. In addition, factors such as location, property condition and market forces will seriously impact your options.
If your motivation is to sell your house fast, then price your home accordingly so it’ll sell quickly. Pricing your house below market will attract home buyers that will buy your house as-is, no repairs needed. Think about how much money you’ll save by selling it to a buyer that’ll buy it in any condition. Many real estate investors will buy your house for cash, reducing the amount of time to close versus a buyer who requires a bank loan. In addition, professional home buyers may be able to provide a high degree of flexibility that can greatly expedite a sale. For instance, you may be able to make an arrangement with the buyer to remain in the home after the sale, thereby eliminating the need to spend time moving before you get to the closing table. Lastly, be responsive. You’d think this would be a no-brainer when trying to sell quickly but it's worth emphasizing. Selling your house will require you to sign paper work, provide information to the title company etc. The more responsive you are, the faster the process will go.
If your motivation is to get the highest offer price for your house, start with cheap updates that will bring the most value. First and foremost, clean and de-clutter your house. Put away old ornaments, sentimental family heirlooms and even family pictures. The key is to make your space palatable to all buyers so less is more. Painting your house neutral colors is always a great way to increase its appeal. If you find painting the entire house too costly, then focus on areas such as the living room, kitchen and the master bedroom. These areas are the ones that buyers are really attuned to and are most critical of when deciding to make an offer. Another relatively cheap way to add value to your house is to boost curb appeal by trimming the hedges, cutting the grass, and planting a few bright colored flowers. New mulch also goes a long way for $3-$7 per bag!
Whatever your motivation, there’s a buyer out there for you.
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