Whether you’re looking for an upgrade, being transferred for a job or are wanting to take advantage of the booming real estate market, there’s a lot that goes into selling your house! Unfortunately, real estate has a natural slow season, and we’re heading into it. A slow season doesn’t make it impossible to sell a home, far from it in the Denver area. But it does require you to take a few extra steps before listing that are otherwise optional to get the best bottom line.
Here are 5 things to avoid when selling in the off season:
Here are 5 things to avoid when selling in the off season:
Selling on your own
A professional real estate agent is key to simplifying the process of selling your home and negotiating a great price for you! Statistics show homes sold by owners sell for less and stay on the market longer than those listed by a professional. A professional agent has access to data about recent sales to help pin down just the right price.
Pricing too high
You love your home and are inclined to believe it is worth more than the comps in the area. When it comes to selling, though, it’s important to be realistic and to trust your real estate agent when setting the list price. Setting your price too high can eliminate an entire sect of buyers which could leave your home on the market for longer than necessary costing you money.
Keeping it personal
Start by depersonalizing your home. Remove family photos from the walls and take down religious icons to make the home look more neutral Buyers want to picture themselves in the home, not get familiar with the family who lives there. It’s nice to leave a home looking quite minimalist when you’re putting it on the market so don’t worry about the empty walls or shelves.
Avoiding staging
Making your house look it’s best will help your house sell faster and at a higher price! Removing items of furniture from your rooms can make them feel larger. Clean off counters and other surfaces so the home looks tidy. It’s also a good idea to remove about half of each closet’s content to make your storage space appear larger.
Ignoring repairs
Ignoring even small repairs when selling your home can have an overall negative effect. Remember, you’re trying to display your home in the best light possible and buyers are looking for things that aren’t up to snuff, especially in the slower seasons. Before listing make as many small repairs as possible so buyers will be able to see the best in your home! Your real estate agent can walk through your home with you and give you a list of projects that need to be completed.
A professional real estate agent is key to simplifying the process of selling your home and negotiating a great price for you! Statistics show homes sold by owners sell for less and stay on the market longer than those listed by a professional. A professional agent has access to data about recent sales to help pin down just the right price.
Pricing too high
You love your home and are inclined to believe it is worth more than the comps in the area. When it comes to selling, though, it’s important to be realistic and to trust your real estate agent when setting the list price. Setting your price too high can eliminate an entire sect of buyers which could leave your home on the market for longer than necessary costing you money.
Keeping it personal
Start by depersonalizing your home. Remove family photos from the walls and take down religious icons to make the home look more neutral Buyers want to picture themselves in the home, not get familiar with the family who lives there. It’s nice to leave a home looking quite minimalist when you’re putting it on the market so don’t worry about the empty walls or shelves.
Avoiding staging
Making your house look it’s best will help your house sell faster and at a higher price! Removing items of furniture from your rooms can make them feel larger. Clean off counters and other surfaces so the home looks tidy. It’s also a good idea to remove about half of each closet’s content to make your storage space appear larger.
Ignoring repairs
Ignoring even small repairs when selling your home can have an overall negative effect. Remember, you’re trying to display your home in the best light possible and buyers are looking for things that aren’t up to snuff, especially in the slower seasons. Before listing make as many small repairs as possible so buyers will be able to see the best in your home! Your real estate agent can walk through your home with you and give you a list of projects that need to be completed.