Are you having fun getting a sale on your home or is it just not going according to plan? You should be looking forward to the new place you are going to live, but you can’t. You are too preoccupied with getting the right price on the right sale. Maybe there is not as much interest as you would have thought. Perhaps people think the asking price is too high. But you know, in your heart, your home is not worth a penny less. How do your get your house sold at the price you want?
- Find And Fix
Your home me not be in as fantastic condition as you first thought. Have a look around. Examine all the nooks and crannies. See anything wrong? That dark patch on the wall is a sign of damp. There is some rust underneath the radiator. The caulk needs replacing in the bathroom. Sort it out and you will find that your house is worth so much more to everyone viewing it. Some problems you may be able to sort yourself but for others you should consider recruiting a professional. For example, a clogged toilet is easy to fix as is a leaking tap. On the other hand, any issues with heating and air should be left to an expert.
2) Clean It Up
Superficial though it may be the first thing buyers notice about your home is how clean and tidy it is. It is odd because it will in no way affect them once they purchase the house off you. However, it may be that they relate cleanliness to how well the house is maintained. Therefore, it is only logical that you tidy it as best you can. Create a good first impression. Start with the garden. Mow the lawn and trim those hedges back. Once you have sorted that out, you can work your way inside the house. First we suggest the windows. Vacuum the carpets and polish the furniture. Before a viewing tidy up any mess left around by the kids. Once you are finished, your house will look immaculate.
3) Extra Work
You can think about doing this, but the first two steps should have helped immensely. Regardless spending a little money may rise the cost buyers are willing to pay. For example you can think about redesigning the kitchen or buying some new furniture. Remember, you can buy furniture and then take it with you. A lot of buyers do not take into consideration what is going and what is staying when they are looking at a new home. They are too busy imagining what their lives would be like living there.
4) Finishing Touches
Finally, if you want to make a sale, you need to make a good first impression. A kindly demeanor and a friendly attitude go a long way. So, if you are in the home when it is being sold ensure all members of your family are polite. Offer your guests a drink and anything else that will make them feel at home. Talk about the neighbourhood and schooling. Mention the good features and warn them of anything bad. But always keep things positive. If you do this, you are sure to make the sale pitch that gets you your asking price.
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