The home selling journey offers no guarantees. Thus, if you fail to prepare to sell your house, you risk encountering problems that may make it tough for you to maximize your home sale earnings.
Ultimately, there are many things you can do to avoid a complex house selling journey. These include:
1. Price Your Home Competitively
The initial asking price for your home may dictate your house selling success. If you set an aggressive initial asking price for your residence, you may be better equipped than other sellers to enjoy a seamless house selling experience.
Oftentimes, it helps to review the housing market in your city or town. If you evaluate the prices of available houses in your area that are similar to your own, for instance, you may be able to determine a price range for your house.
You also may want to conduct an appraisal before you list your residence. An appraisal enables you to obtain a property valuation that could help you set a competitive initial asking price for your home.
2. Upgrade Your Home's Curb Appeal
How your home looks to buyers may have far-flung effects on the house selling journey. If your residence boasts amazing curb appeal, you could accelerate the home selling journey and boost the likelihood of getting the best price for your residence.
To bolster your home's curb appeal, it generally is a good idea to mow the lawn, fix any damaged siding and perform other house exterior upgrades. Of course, if you need help with home exterior enhancements, you can always reach out to local house improvement professionals for assistance.
3. Work with a Real Estate Agent
A real estate agent knows what it takes to promote a home to the right groups of buyers, along with ensure a seller can optimize his or her property sale earnings. Plus, a real estate agent takes the guesswork out of navigating each stage of the house selling journey.
Let's not forget about the home selling guidance a real estate agent can provide, either. If you are uncertain about how to price your house, for instance, a real estate agent can offer a data-driven recommendation. Or, if you are searching for quick, easy ways to enhance your home's curb appeal, a real estate agent is happy to provide you with home exterior improvement tips.
In addition, a real estate agent is an expert housing market resource. He or she is prepared to respond to your home selling concerns and questions at any time. And if you are worried at any point during the home selling journey, a real estate agent will work with you to alleviate stress, too.
Navigating the home selling journey can be difficult, regardless of whether you are an experienced or first-time house seller. Thanks to the aforementioned tips, you can streamline the home selling journey. Perhaps best of all, these tips could make it easy for you to enjoy a fast, profitable home selling experience.
About the Author
Marsha Charles
Consistent top listing and selling agent receiving Chairman's Club award for superior sales achievement almost every year while associated with Preferred Properties, Inc. Consistently receive the International Presidents Premier award for sales volume since joining Coldwell Banker Realty and ranked in the top 1% of agents in Connecticut and Westchester County. In 2021 I received the International Society of Excellence award for sales volume in excess of $100,000,000. I have been named a Top Five Sales Agent for customer satisfaction since 2010 (longer than any other agent in Connecticut) and listed in Connecticut Magazine. Named one of the Top Agents in Connecticut by Real Trends since 2018.
I work with sellers and buyers and also have a strong understanding to needs of those who are relocating . Background and experience in advertising, public relations and photography offer creative and innovative marketing plans for sellers.
Realtor designations include: Graduate Real Estate Institute, Certified Residential Specialist, Certified Residential Marketing Specialist, and Pricing Strategy Advisor. Served as President of New Canaan Board of Realtors (two terms), Director (three terms) and currently serve on Professional Standards Committee. Named Realtor of the year by the New Canaan Board of Realtors in 1994and again in 2022.
Married and mother of other of four children who attended and graduated from the New Canaan School System, Member of New Canaan, Darien, Greenwich and Statewide MLS systems. Areas covered include New Canaan, Darien, Greenwich, Rowayton, Norwalk, Wilton and all of lower Fairfield County.
