Maximizing Your Home's Value

It is no secret that this real estate market is hot. Although homes are selling very quickly with an average days on market of just 18 per the National Association of Realtors (NAR), there are still some things that you can do to ensure that your home truly sparkles so you can get the greatest possible return. Here is a closer look at some options.

Welcome Buyers

Nobody wants to see a home that is messy when they tour it as that can be a total turn off. Take time to declutter and put away any personal items such as family photos, awards, monogrammed items or other similar sentimental items. The more neutral the home is, the easier a buyer can picture themselves living there. 

Keeping it Clean

Just as important as decluttering is cleanliness. Be sure for every open house and private buyer showing that the home does not have belongings scattered around or piles of mail in the kitchen and the beds are made. This is a true way to keep from distracting buyers from what makes your home so desirable. Also, keep the home smelling clean too, particularly the kitchen should be your focus for this.

Grant Buyers Access

In short, make it accessible to all buyers who want to view it as you will want each and every interested party to be able to tour the home and make an offer. If your home is available at all times then that opens up more possibilities for you and your potential offers to choose from.

Set The Right Price

Even in today’s market it is crucial to have the right price from the beginning to maximize potential. If you price it too high then sometimes you can wind up getting less in the end. Pricing too high will alienate some buyers as you are out of their price range and you may encourage others to submit a lower offer. The main goal is to price it right, letting competing buyers organically drive the final sales price up.

If you want to sell your home in the shortest amount of time and for the highest price, today’s market is the right environment to let this happen. Contact me today and let us help you with your sale.