Selling Your Home - Magazine - Page 18
Save Time and Effort
by Selling with an Agent
Selling a house is a time-consuming process – especially if you decide to do it on
your own, known as a For Sale By Owner (FSBO). From conducting market
research to reviewing legal documents, handling negotiations, and more, it’s an
involved and highly-detailed process. Here are a few things you should consider
before putting that “For Sale” sign up in your yard.
1. Making a Good First Impression
2. Pricing It Right
While it may sound simple, there are a lot of
proven best practices to think about when
prepping a house for sale.
Real estate professionals are experienced
when it comes to looking at recent
comparable homes that have sold in your
area and understanding what price is right
for your neighborhood. We use that data to
price your house appropriately, maximizing
your return.
Do you need to take down
your personal art?
What’s the right amount of
landscaping to boost your
curb appeal?
In a FSBO, you’re operating without this
expertise. Even with your own research, you
may not find the most up-to-date information
and could risk setting a price that’s
inaccurate or unrealistic. If you price your
house too high, you could turn buyers away
before they’re even in the front door or run
into problems when it comes time for
the appraisal.
What wall colors are most
appealing to buyers?
If you do this work on your own, you may
invest capital and many hours into the wrong
things. Your time is money – don’t waste
it. An agent can help steer you in the right
direction based on current market conditions
to save you time and effort. Since we’re in a
hot sellers’ market, you don’t want to delay
listing your house by focusing on things that
won’t change your bottom line.
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