Selling Quickly

Why do you think half of those houses sold in under six weeks?

The majority of them probably have these five things in common:

1. They were priced right. A home that will go quickly is priced right at or below where comparable homes have just sold. Pricing a home below market value can encourage a bidding war in the sellers favor.

2. The homes were de-personalized. Homes that sell quickly let potential buyers easily picture themselves in that space. When selling remove anything that defines a home as YOURS. As a seller you want the potential buyer to picture the home as THEIRS.

3. They made a good first impression. You probably think I mean that you should have a house with incredible curb appeal; this certainly won't hurt. But what is the very first impression you get of a home? It's the listing you saw online. Make sure the photos represent your house at it's absolute best. Your agent should highlight all the unique features of your house in a way that the potential buyer has the best first impression possible.

4. They were move-in ready. Fix those items on your "Honey To-Do" list; people don't want a long list of items they have to tackle. On top of that, if they see a bunch of little items that weren't cared for subconsciously they may be thinking there are deeper issues.

5. The kitchen sold the house. If you have limited funds to get your house ready to sell focus them on the kitchen; you will get back on average 85% of what you put into it. Make neutral choices in cabinets, counters and backslashes to appeal to the majority of people.

If you have questions about selling your home, or getting it ready to sell, don't hesitate to email me. I would love to work with you on selling your home and getting you the best price possible.

Kim Merrell Lamb: kim@kimmerrell.com