Much advice is given to home owners about selling your home in the fastest time for the most money.
There are about a million “tricks of the trade” so to speak. However, there are a few that never change.
Alexandra Graham, sales representative with The Agency Real Estate Brokerage in London Ontario shares her experience and expertise with these 3 important things to consider when selling your home.
The first thing every seller should do before listing their house is to go outside stand on the curb and take a good look at their house. Of course you know what your house looks like but it’s important to see it through a buyers eyes. This is the first thing a buyer will see and many will do a drive by of the exterior before booking a showing. Is there clutter on the porch, peeling paint, maybe the landscaping could use some attention? Curb appeal can mean a lot when it comes to how the potential buyer views the home for the rest of their visit.
Next tackle the inside, start at the entrance and do a walk through each room. Notice what things might need to be cleaned, decluttered or fixed. Many of these things will be quick and inexpensive like cleaning windows or changing burnt out light bulbs to make spaces brighter. The tiniest tweaks and improvements can make the biggest impact when selling your home.
Finally do some research. Your
Realtor will be able to provide you with advice and guidance. Although it doesn’t hurt to check out the competition. See what other houses are selling for in your area. Drive by and do a comparison and look up similar homes
online. Knowing the value of your own home will help you set realistic expectations.
Even in a sellers market these are important steps to take when selling your home. Putting your best foot forward on a quick, and lucrative sale.
Learn more about strategies for selling your home with The Agency Real Estate Brokerage! Reach out to us!
