Tips For Selling Your Home In Spring!

Posted by Admirals Cove Homes on Mar 26, 2014 in Home, Real Estate | 0 comments

If you are trying to sell your home this spring you need to prepare your self for the process. Even in a sellers market a successful sale depends on a variety of different factors. Here is a list of very useful and effective home selling tips that are sure to have you completely satisfied when you go to sell your home this spring.

1.)   Freshen Up Your Curb Appeal: As in any selling experience curb appeal is extremely important. This is going to help develop the first impression your potential buyers form about your home. Because its spring, potential buyers will want to see perfectly manicured yards with lush beautiful flowers and plants.

2.)   Make Some Minor Upgrades: These upgrades aren’t designed to really deliver you a dollar for dollar return. They are more for increasing your homes appeal and setting it apart from the competition. These upgrades include things like a fresh coat of paint, new kitchen and bath fixtures, and any other simple low cost upgrades that can help enhance how potential buyers view your home.

3.)   Make Any Necessary Repairs: It is important that you make any necessary repairs. You may also want to consider hiring a home inspector and then making the repairs that they say need to be made before you go selling your home. A buyer may ask you to pay $1000 for a repair just to see it done “right” even though you probably could have gotten it done for around $300.

4.)   Price It Right: Even though we are seeing some home prices rising, it is imperative that you set an asking price that is reasonable and comparable to similar homes that have sold recently. Experts say that poorly priced homes tend to stay on the market for three to four months longer. That is if they sell at all.

5.)   Hire The Right Realtor: Maybe the most important aspect of a successful home sale with springtime being no different is hiring the right realtor. Be sure that you hire a real estate professional that is a specialist in your area and has a proven track record of success.