Realtor Tips for Selling Your Home
Are You Interested In Professional Realtor Tips ForSelling Your Home?
In this new video, Corcoran Connect founder JeanineCorcoran is sharing tried and tested realtor tips for selling yourhome.
Tip #1: Invest in the services of a professionalphotographer.
According to Jeanine, more than 90% of buyers look online first.And if they are not impressed by what they see, they will not wantto go and see it. From experience, she has, in fact, had clientsturn down a suggested viewing because of poor-quality photosonline. Keep in mind that even if your intent is to make some moneyby selling your home, it is still an investment. You have to spendsome to stand out in a competitive real estate market.
Tip #2: Clean and stage your home.
For obvious reasons, it is important that you clean your homebefore putting it out on the market. But that’s just thefirst step. The next part—staging—is just as important.Staging is the process of dressing up the home for sale. Read moreabout it here.
Tip #3: Learn how to price your homeright.
Jeanine notes that, even with the pandemic, houses are“flying off” the market, if the price is right. Workwith a trusted broker to make sure you’re on the right range.The goal is to get good offers. If you’ve overpriced yourhome, you’ll be left on the market.
More Pro Realtor Tips To Keep In Mind
- Try not to get too emotional. It’sunderstandable if you feel nostalgic about letting go of your home,especially if it’s the first one you bought. This isimportant because it can get in the way of rational decisions, likepricing or reviewing offers. Focus on your goal, and how achievingthem will make you feel.
- Don’t expect to get your asking price.Buyers will negotiate, and part of the selling process is learninghow to do so as well. If you have an agent, you can work with themon your pricing strategy. You want your list price to be attractiveenough while still leaving room for likely counteroffers.
- Check for a pre-approval letter or proof offunds. Don’t feel like you’re putting offpotential buyers by asking about their source of funds. It’sfair, reasonable, and pretty standard.
- Make sure you have insurance. The last thingyou want is an accident within your property, which affects yourlisting and makes you liable for injury or damages. Before openingyour house for viewing, ensure that there are no hazards. It alsohelps to enforce some ground rules while viewing, for the safety ofboth parties.
Selling In The Central Florida Real EstateMarket
Due to the impact of COVID-19, there has been a high demand forhomes for sale, particularly in Orlando, according to some earlier reports. Does this mean that it’s a good time tosell? What if you’re outside Orlando? How will the pandemicaffect pricing?
We can help you answer these questions and more. CorcoranConnect is renowned for its timely, honest, and adaptable service.We have an extensive and deep-rooted knowledge of the local housingmarket. As our client, this means you get first-hand and reliableinformation that will help you make informed decisions as aseller.
Give us a call now and let’s get started.