5 Things to Consider When Listing Your Home For Sale

Marketing your home online is very important as most buyers begin their research looking at listings on the internet. You will want to be sure your home is looking its best as this is the first impression that your home will make on buyers. Here are some tips to follow when selling your home.

Increase the Value

As most want to get the highest price for their home, a good approach is to make some home improvements. Select renovations and remedying any deferred maintenance are both wise ideas. Fresh paint or doing some landscaping can also go a long way.

Quality Photos

Statistics have shown that the more photos a listing has, the more views that it will get. Buyers want to have a better grasp of a home to decide if they want to proceed with scheduling a showing. Professional photography is the best option unless you are skilled with the right camera. Before taking photos, be sure the home is clean and properly staged. Implement the right lighting and have curtains open so that no dark areas are left.

Description

A good description that highlights the things that made you buy the home will entice others. Provide your agent with as much detail and how you enjoy the home so they can develop a compelling description. Listing recent updates is also a good thing. 

Price

The right price can be just as important as staging and location. Your agent should provide you with active comparables on the market as well as similar sold properties so that you can decide on the right price. The majority of the buyer traffic happens in the first couple weeks of being listed for sale, so it is important to capture this audience with the right price.

Explore Options

Allow your agent to be a valuable resource when selling your home. Your agent can provide you advice, comps as well as alert you to when is a good time to list. Ultimately, your own goals will play a significant role in timing, price and how the sale process flows.