It’s definitely okay if you want to sell your house on your own. Selling your home by yourself can lessen your cost, and of course, you’re doing everything in your own terms. It might be hard at first but through perseverance and hard work, you’ll surely be able to sell your house right away.
To help you get started with your first real estate journey, here are some tips on selling your house on your own – fast.
1. The price is right
The first thing that you have to do is to figure out how much your house will cost. The right price will do wonders in selling your home. Many professional agents agree that the right price can help your property stand above the competitive market.
But setting the price is definitely one of the hardest part of selling a property thanks to the ever changing market. It will be better if you ask a friend who had an experience on selling their property or ask the help of an appraiser. Or better yet, read this article about settling the price of a property.
2. Clean, clean, clean
Remove the clutter. A messy house won’t look good in pictures and of course, in the eyes of a potential buyer. It can also depreciate the price of the property. Remove all unnecessary wastes, re-do the paint, and make sure that there are no wires that have to fixed.
3. Level up your online marketing
Did you know that 92% of homebuyers start their hunt online? Let your property be seen in the world wide web! The most basic that you can do is to post photos on your Facebook (here’s how you can take great photos of your house). Tag your friends so that their own friends will be able to see your house. Or better yet, create an account on online real estate portals. You can definitely increase your house’s visibility online by doing so.
4. Open house for neighbors
Let your kapitbahays choose their next kapitbahay. It’s time to keep the bayanihan spirit alive. Ask your neighbors if they know anyone who’s looking for a new house. Hold an open house exclusive for your neighbors and their friends. Let the whole community help you sell your house.
5. Renovate to beat out the competition
Worried about the high amount of competition in the market today? Most of these competitors are low-priced foreclosures and short sales. What you can do to beat the competition is through renovating or fixing what needs to be fixed in the house. Consider having a termite inspection, fixing those doorknobs, cleaning out the outdoor pool that you rarely use. You can use these repairs as part of your advertisement, making the buyers think that they now have less things to worry about when they buy your house. To help you get started, read this article about home renovations.
6. Vamp the exterior
Don’t judge the book by its cover. This is an important saying that we can use every day. But in real estate, first impression matters. The exterior of your house is the first thing that buyers will see. Upon seeing the exterior of the house, they will imagine spending long afternoons reading their books in the patio, or Sunday morning gardening. Cut those bushes and trim down the grass. Beautify your home to seal a deal!
7. Know the competition
Keep your friends close and your enemies closer. Glue up on what’s happening with your competition! Attend their open houses to see what they’re doing right that you’re not yet doing. Buyers always compare properties. Make sure that what they didn’t see in your competition’s open house will be available to yours.
8. Make the house look general
De-personalize your house. Make it look homely and general, a pretty blank canvas that buyers can appreciate. You might be a boho chic obsessed with all things green and organic but these factors may not entice the future owners of your home.
9. Accessibility
No one would want to buy a house that they cannot check or see personally. Make sure that your house is always accessible. Schedule open houses in your calendar and tour homebuyers on your own. Another thing that you can do is doing a house tour video and uploading it to Youtube. Potential buyers overseas will be able to see the house, anytime, anywhere, even if they’re away.
10. Ask for help
If things are getting a bit too much for you, then do not hesitate to ask for help. You can still ask for the help of a real estate agent to take some load off from your back.
The key in selling a house is through getting in touch with a potential buyer. Hear out what they have to say and do not forget to negotiate with them. Leveling up your communication skills will do wonders. After all, good real estate agents are smooth talkers.
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