Selling a home isn’t as easy as some people think. So many decisions—even little ones—could mean the difference between selling quickly and sitting on the market. Having been in the Real Estate business for decades, we’ve been able to see firsthand what does and doesn’t work when it comes to selling homes, and we’ve guided countless families through the process of selling their homes quickly and for the most money possible. Today, we’ve put together a list of steps you can take to make the sale of your home a breeze.

1. Know why you’re selling, and keep it to yourself.

The reasons behind your decision to sell affect everything from setting a price to deciding how much time and money to invest in getting your home ready for sale. What’s more important to you: the money you walk away with, the length of time your property is on the market, or both? Different goals will dictate different strategies, which your agent will help you work through with your best interests in mind.

Keep in mind: you don’t want to reveal your motivation to anyone else or they may use it against you at the negotiating table. When asked, simply say that your housing needs have changed.

2. Do your homework before setting a price.

Settling on an offering price shouldn’t be done lightly. Once you’ve set your price, you’ve told buyers the absolute maximum they have to pay for your home, but pricing too high is as dangerous as pricing too low. Remember that the average buyer is looking at 15-20 homes at the same time they are considering yours. This means that they have a basis of comparison, and if your home doesn’t compare favorably with others in the price range you’ve set, you won’t be taken seriously by prospects or agents. As a result, your home will sit on the market for a long time, and, knowing this, new buyers on the market will think there must be something wrong with your home.

3. Find a good real estate agent to represent your needs.

Nearly three-quarters of homeowners claim that they wouldn’t use the same realtor who sold their last home. Dissatisfaction boils down to poor communication which results in not enough feedback, lower pricing, and strained relations. Make sure the realtor you use is the right choice for you, and will work with your best interests in mind!

More Helpful Steps

We hope you feel a bit more prepared to take on the daunting task of selling your home, but if you’d like to know even more, request our FREE report: “The 9 Step System to Get Your Home Sold Fast & For Top Dollar!” You can find the report HERE.

And if you’re looking for a Realtor to help sell your home, we’ve got you covered. We sell our listings three times faster, which reduces stress for our clients and gets more money in their pockets. Did you know that only 48% of homes that went on the market last year sold the first time with the first agent they hired? Most sellers last year had to call a 2nd or 3rd agent to get the job done, or even worse, not sell at all. The agent you hire the first time matters! EmpowerHome Team sells 98% of our listings the first time, so when you hire us, your home is more likely to sell fast & for top dollar!

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