5 Tips To Selling Your First Home

Written by Posted On Tuesday, 24 October 2017 12:16

Selling your house for the first time is challenging, and it is nothing like buying a home. There are some things you need to learn, a lot of information to digest, extensive research on market prices, regulations, real estate compliances among others. First time home sellers will have to work twice as hard to have their homes sold. However, it doesn’t have to be rocket science, you can sell and here is how.

Get a real estate agent

 

An agent has the right contacts, and they understand the market better than you do. These are people who are trained in the art of negotiations. They have no emotional attachments to the home you are selling; to them, it is just business and protecting your interest. They will use their knowledge, skills, and experience to negotiate the best deal for you. They will also offer you access to professionals in their network whom you will need in the course of the house sale. These include litigants, bankers, and other professionals.

Depersonalize

 

Depersonalizing the house will give possible clients a detailed view of the house dimensions. They will also have a picture on how they can arrange home according to their preferences if they decide to buy. If you are not ready to move out yet, make sure you have cleaned the house including the carpets. The curb appeal of your house interior might have a sway on the decision your client will make. If for instance, you have been using DIY carpet cleaning, you would want to opt for green carpet cleaning services. The outsourced services will leave a sparkling effect on your carpet and floor which will improve your home’s curb appeal.

 

Offer a reasonable quote.

 

Most people are looking for affordable houses to buy. How fast your house will sell depends on the price tag. This is where the services of the real estate agent come to play. Unfortunately, most people would want to bypass the realtor with the belief that they are saving commission money. The reality is a realtor will save you money and time. Ask for the prevailing market price so that you do not end up overpricing or underpricing. If your aim is to sell as fast, then your asking price should be something slightly below the market price.

 

Do not get too sentimental.

 

Most homeowners and especially those who have had their homes for generations often tend to get sentimental. If you have decided to sell then be ready to sell. You often find people who have listed their home for sale only to change their mind when a buyer is available and ready to initiate the buying process. Similarly, people who get sentimental will overprice with the aim that the high price will sabotage the sale. It is advisable to not even list the house for sale if you are not ready to let go. You only get one chance to make a first impression, to do waste it if you have reservations.

 

Improve the curb appeal

 

Again on making first impressions; you want your potential buyers to fall in love with your house and make you an offer immediately. So try to renovate if you have broken windows, doors, locks, and sinks. You can even repaint the house to look a bit more appealing. Improve the lawns, landscaping and other things that will make the house more presentable. Curb appeal will make buyers want to take a tour of your house, so invest in it. Undertake those maintenances you have been putting off for so long. Let the house sell itself.

 

Conclusion

 

First time home sellers can encounter more problems than seasoned sellers; sentiments, lack of information, lack of relevant contacts are some of the factors contributing to the difficulty. However, these few tips should help you make your first home sale. There are a lot more things you can do so do not limit your information on the five discussed.

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Sofia Belnap

Sophia is passionate about writing in the real estate and home improvement spaces. When Sophia is not writing she loves reading, cooking, and spending time with friends and family.

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