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Of all the things homeowners control when selling their home, the condition of the property is one of the most important.
A crucial part of marketing any product is the presentation of the product. Corporations and retail businesses understand this concept, and they pay millions of dollars each year to advertising and marketing consultants for the best advice possible.
The same is true of real property. In order to compete effectively with other sellers, homeowners must present their homes to the marketplace in an attractive, desirable condition. When you bought your home, you probably comparison shopped. Well, buyers are still doing that today. According to the National Association of REALTORS®, the average purchaser looks at 18 properties prior to purchasing a home. Regardless of how many properties are on the market, available buyers will always seek the best priced property that is in the best condition.
Think like a buyer!
You are not just selling a house, you are selling shelter, security, a lifestyle, and dreams. People always want the best for themselves and your home should represent the buyer's answer to this goal. Put yourself in the buyer's shoes! Remember, they arrive at your front door wanting to find the right home. Don't make them search somewhere else for it. If you have done your homework, every room in your home will create a desire for the buyer to stay.
Start making a list
Walk outside and take a look at the property through the critical eyes of a buyer. Is there anything that needs repairing, looks worn, or is outdated? Start writing these items down on your list. Walk through the interior, and do the same thing. Ask for the assistance of everyone in your family. After all, a shorter sales time will benefit everybody in the family!
Why did you purchase this property?
You know this home better than anyone else. Think back to when you first walked in this house. What attracted you to this property? These features should be among the first that you enhance. Ask your spouse and your children to add their own special positive reactions. Your teenager may remember how she fell in love with your home years ago because of the "climbing" tree in the backyard. Listen carefully to your children's perceptions.
Tour every room, the attic, the basement, the garage, and the yard. Note at least one positive feature in each. Include the items that attracted you and those desirable features you have added. Do everything before you put your home on the market!
The longer a house is on the market, the more likely prospective purchasers are to suspect that something is wrong with the house. Remember back to all the times you have looked at properties during a home search. Chances are that whenever you came across a property that had been on the market for a while, the first thought that went through your mind was, "I wonder what is wrong? Why isn't this property sold?". Don't let that happen to you! Complete all of your repairs, improvements, and enhancements prior to your first showing.
Preparing your home for sale to achieve the highest possible sale price in the least amount of time, your concentration will be in six areas: repairing, cleaning, neutralizing, space management, atmosphere, and staging. None of these activities are fun to do, but all are an extremely important part of marketing your home.
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