When it comes to value, both financial and sentimental, your home is in a league of its own. Regardless of size and amenities, a home will always carry importance and the process of selling or buying is not to be taken lightly. Instead of starting with no game-plan to list your home, make sure to employ the services of a real estate agent to guide you through the process.
It would be ideal to be able to plan a sale beforehand and to give yourself enough time to figure out every detail. However, many transactions happen out of need and are caused by an important event in the life of a family. Bringing a child into the world, marriage or in some cases, the death of a family member.
Even without the luxury of premeditating your every move, here are a few pointers in case you want to list your home to sell…
Make Sure You Really Want To List Your Home To Sell
As stated above, selling a home is a big step. Before starting the process you’ll want to make sure this is what you want and that it’ll have the desired effect for you. Think ahead and plan accordingly. Did you settle on a new home already or at least made sure you have narrowed down your choices? If not, take a step back and think it over.
Without a clear notion of what you want, you might be tempted to list your home and test the waters. That usually involves over-evaluating your home and placing it on the market with a much higher price than it should have – more so than ever in mid-2022. This is something I’d never recommend. Since living spaces are expensive, buyers will, much more often than not, be informed and have at least a ballpark idea of how much your home is really worth.
There’s little room for trial and error in real estate, and that’s because you’ll carry your history with you. Even if you later drop the price for your home, the listings will show the previous entries and potential buyers will interpret the change in a negative way. They will either assume there’s something wrong with the property or think the seller is not being straight-forward with them.
Plan Ahead & Know The Market
Some changes sneak their way into your life and compel you to take action. Others give you enough time to prepare. The addition of a new family member or a change in employment are such cases that allow you to do your research and make the most out of the sale.
Don’t just list your home the moment you realize you need to sell, not unless you have to. There’s always something to be done around the house. Things that’ll increase your property’s value and net you more money once you do sell. Think about a new coat of paint to replacing bathroom tiles to the shingles on the roof.
I can come to your aid in regards to watching the market. I review what the competition is up to and when the ideal time is for you to list your home. Keeping an eye on other sellers can also give you a good idea on just how many buyers are out and about looking for a new place to live.
This quick overview may help you in advance.
Remember , Demand Is Always There
While you may dread the idea of moving in the winter, especially if you live in areas with a harsh climate, if you list your home then, it could be more profitable. That’s because the number of buyers does not drop drastically, however there aren’t nearly as many sellers. If able, assess the situation and the market as bet as possible. Professional help comes in handy here. And most importantly, don’t list your home and sell it in a hurry.
In real estate, slow and steady wins the game. If you rush the sale and don’t get your property in decent enough shape, you will miss an opportunity of getting more money from it. I’ve seen reports – and in real life – that painting a front door can add $5,000 to your home’s value. Planting fruit trees can add even more.
If you let feelings lead you and dictate the price, you’ll not only miss the chance to sell, but also have that mistake follow you in your future purchase. Be patient and cerebral. Make a plan with your agent to list your home to sell and stick to it. The desired result will be just around the corner.
