I am always scanning the internet to help me locate great ideas to share. Here are ten tips on selling your house you can use today on how to sell your house yourself fast:
- Do your to-do list:
Fix all of those nagging things you have let go in your house over the last few months, or years. If you cannot do it yourself then look in the phonebook for a handyman. - Have a certified home inspector give the house a thorough going over:
This is the same inspection your buyer will have done. They will check everything from electric, plumbing, windows, doors, HVAC, everything. - Get rid of anything personal:
Pictures, kids artwork, 1000 refrigerator magnets, etc. - Clean, Clean, Clean:
If you can see it, clean it. Also, cookie scented candles are your friend. - Staging:
Move around the furniture and get rid of any excess to make your rooms look BIG. This will also help if you have a particular niche or corner that a buyer may not know how to use. - Make the floors POP:
Professionally clean and stretch the carpets, clean the wood and linoleum. If all else fails then it might be cheaper to replace the carpets than have the home sit on the market another 60+ days just because buyers cannot get past your stained or dark carpets. - Curb appeal:
Add some flowers, mulch the beds, trim up the tree limbs, paint the handrails, and get rid of the 1000 kids toys. - Marketing:
Pick the right agent that will market, market, market to sell your house in days. A good agent will know the best way to sell your house. Marketing will include not just the MLS but also every other online tool available (i.e. Craig List, etc.) Experience and networking is key. - Price, Price, Price:
Choosing the correct price is critical. Everyone wants top dollar for their home. However, to sell your house fast it has to be priced right for your specific area. Buyers will pay a fair price but they also want a deal. To sell a house fast it is best to price the house just slightly below the market area. - Be prepared to negotiate:
This may not necessarily be price but could include other things like fixtures, appliances, or your beloved big screen TV.
I hope these tips on selling your house will help sell your house in days rather than months.
Good Luck!