For sellers, nothing can be more frustrating than putting their homes on the market and then waiting for an offer. As a Locust Grove Realtor ®, I can understand their stress when homeowners are ready to move on but the market isn’t responding. While I don’t have a magic ball to predict when the perfect buyer for your home is going to appear, I can share some advice for how to make your home as appealing as it can be to reach the largest pool of buyers.
Understand what selling your home fast means to the market
A year ago, a home that was on the market for twenty five days was considered slow to sell. At that time, homes were selling after being on the market for a few hours. As a Locust Grove Realtor ® as soon as I would tell client about a home it would be gone. Today, a home that sells in twenty five days is considered fast to sell. The average days on the market in Locust Grove in February was 129 days. Talk with a Locust Grove Realtor ®, like me, to learn more about current market conditions and develop expectations that are in line with the market.
Price It in Line with Your Goals
Do you need to be out of your home tomorrow?
Are you okay with waiting a few months?
Discussing these goals with your Realtor ® will help drive the price. Sometimes I meet with clients who need to move immediately and so we go with a price that is at market value or plan to decrease the price in x number of days if the home is not under contract. Other clients have a mortgage that causes them to try to get the most money out of the home as possible. This may mean that the home will spend more time on the market until a buyer who sees the value in the home makes an offer. None of these decisions are right or wrong as long as sellers understand the effects that a particular price point has on getting the home sold.
Declutter and Clean
Homes that are free from clutter make it easier for buyers to picture their own belongings in the home. Buyers can appreciate the space in closets, pantries, and cupboards when the contents are organized. Often, buyers get the impression that a home doesn’t have enough space for them if they can’t move around a room because of the amount of furniture. In reality, these rooms have space that just isn’t being utilized well. As a Locust Grove Realtor ® I give suggestions to clients all the time about how to stage an area to make it appealing to buyers. Clean homes have a positive appeal to buyers while less than clean ones make buyers question how well the homeowner has maintained the property and its systems. When you are selling a home, first impressions are important and lasting. Taking the time to clean and declutter is very important.
Say Yes!
When you receive a request for a showing, don’t turn it down. It can be an inconvenience when you were looking forward to a night at home, but think of each showing as a potential offer. A buyer has seen your home online (thanks to your Locust Grove Realtor ‘s® marketing) and is now making an effort to see it in person. Don’t turn them away! If you do have real cause to say no, like someone is sick, then get in touch with your Realtor® who can try to reschedule.
Awesome Photos
Did you know that almost all buyers start their home search online? Awesome photographs of your home that make the buyers stop scrolling are important to getting it noticed. Having professional photography is one way that this Locust Grove Realtor ® helps his clients get their home sold.
Make your exterior welcoming
Buyers will form an impression of your home before they even get inside. Up your curb appeal to increase those positive vibes. Having a yard clear of debris, a welcoming front door, and toy free backyard can improve the curb appeal of your home.
Hire a Locust Grove Realtor ®
If you are selling your home in Locust Grove, then go with a Locust Grove Realtor ® who knows the intricacies of the local market, is a short drive away for assistance, and is someone who is experienced and knowledgeable. All of these things only benefit you as a seller.
