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​Don't Lose The Shirt Off Your Back With This Home Selling Advice

10/22/2015

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by Michael Ertem
Everywhere you go, some well-meaning soul is sharing their ideas about how best to market and sell real estate. However, you can't be sure if the information they are giving you is legitimate, or if it's something they heard from an invalid, or uninformed, source. This article will give you the useful information you are looking for regarding selling real estate.

The little efforts involved in keeping up with painting, landscaping, and minor repairs (to name a few examples) can be a hassle for homeowners. However, as you let these tasks fall by the wayside, they begin to pile up on you. Before you know it, you're left with a home that nobody wants to buy.
It's the listed price. The object here is to market to as large a market as possible, and this means setting an affordable price for the home.

Pack away and remove clutter and excess furniture while your home is on the market, whether you still live there or not. Potential buyers want to picture themselves living there, and keeping the house clear of items makes this process simpler for them, while also giving you much less work to do later on.

An updated or remodeled kitchen is very appealing to potential buyers, and can increase the value of your home. Swap out one appliance for a focal piece, and instantly update the look of the room. Island fixtures add extra counter space, while hanging storage de-clutters the cupboards and serves as ornamentation. No wonder they are such popular upgrades. Replacing the cabinets is costly, so give thought to refinishing or refacing instead.

Keep records on hand to answer any questions a potential buyer may have. This should include contractors and the repairs they have made. This information will reassure the buyer that your home has been well-maintained.

The housing market changes from season to season in many regions. Market for our beautiful Berkeley is hot for Sellers. Maximize your chances of making a sale by using appropriate seasonal decorations, such as fall accents for regions with an autumn buying season. Cleaning up the leaves in your yard and making sure the exterior is tidy will make buyers more interested.

When you make your home feel inviting, people instantly become that much more interested in it. It will definitely impact how many people coming to view your home.

Your home will be more pleasing to prospective buyers if you remove all the clutter. Closets should have very few items in them, be well-organized, and dust-free. Kitchen cabinets should also be cleaned out, but consider adding a few gourmet items with fancy packaging to lend an air of sophistication.

Both those buying property, and those selling, can make better deals if they set goals before entering the market. With a firm idea of desired amenities, location and price in mind, a buyer can avoid real estate impulse buying. Sellers, however, must decide the lowest they will take for their property and not allow desperation to tempt them to go lower.

In conclusion, it can be trying to listen to so-called experts give you their opinion on selling real estate. The tips and tricks in this article have been widely proven time and time again. Hopefully this article will help to either clear up what you were unsure about, or give you some new information.
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