If you\u2019re wondering how to sell your house fast, you probably don\u2019t have a whole lot of time for chitchat. You have zero time to spend researching the current housing market and pondering how it\u2019ll affect your home sale. You just want the guidance\u2014plain and simple\u2014that will help you find a buyer as fast as possible. Well, here\u2019s the good news: It is possible to sell a home fast, and the experts say it comes down to a few key to-do\u2019s to take care of before your home hits the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re ready to unload your abode, heed the advice of the experts below. Of course, we can\u2019t guarantee a quick sale, but putting these tips into practice definitely won\u2019t hurt your chances of securing a buyer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re looking to sell quickly, you\u2019re going to want to start cleaning, especially before those listing photos are taken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cPristine houses are more attractive to a buyer, which will keep the buyer excited,\u201d says Debi Benoit, principal and broker at Benoit Mizner Simon & Co. Real Estate in Wellesley, MA. \u201cAnd an excited buyer always pays more and usually will write an offer quickly.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That means getting rid of clutter both inside the house and in the yard and putting some elbow grease into making everything look its best. Clean from top to bottom in every room of the house. Wipe down cabinets and drawers, remove any scuffs from the walls, give all kitchen appliances a once-over, clean air vents, shampoo your carpets, and then sweep, vacuum, or mop every inch of the house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It will take you several days of work, but the payoff will be worth it. Trust us.
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Want to go the extra mile beyond cleaning? Consider having your house staged, a way of decorating it so it\u2019s more attractive to buyers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt\u2019s best to present the home in its best light,\u201d explains Nile Lundgren, an agent with Trent & Company in New York City. He once had a listing\u2014unstaged\u2014on the market for five months without ever getting an offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe took it off the market, staged it, reshot photos, and put it back on the market,\u201d he says. \u201cWithin two weeks, we got into a bidding war and signed a contract shortly thereafter.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Staging typically takes anywhere from a few days to a couple of weeks, depending on the availability of rental furniture, the movers, and the installers. If you\u2019re facing a major time crunch, Lundren suggests focusing on staging the beds, sofas, tables, chairs, and art\u2014items that make a house feel like a home where people can live and get comfortable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It may feel like hiring a professional will be a waste of money; after all, your cellphone has a great camera, right? But that can be a sale killer, says Rosamaria Acu\u00f1a, a Realtor\u00ae with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties in La Jolla.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cFirst impressions are everything and need to be done right,\u201d she says. \u201cA professional photographer has all the tools to capture the right lighting and make everything look brighter and inviting.\u201d The pros also have wide-angle lenses to fit the entire room in the photo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once everything is set up, get ready to spend a lot of time away from your home so buyers and real estate agents can view the property comfortably\u2014 without you or your pets wandering around the halls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember: If you want to sell your home fast, you need to be flexible and open with your time and allow buyers to tour it as often as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Staging and marketing your home are important components, but at the end of the day, the amount of money you\u2019re asking buyers to pay could be what seals the deal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cNothing will overcome a poorly priced home\u2014and a well-priced home can overcome many other issues,\u201d says Aaron Hendon, a Realtor\u00ae with Christine & Company in Seattle. \u201cTo sell your home fast, your house needs to be priced to compete with the others currently on the market.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Your real estate agent will help you decide on the right price for your home by looking at a variety of factors: your house\u2019s age, any updates, square footage, and the school district. An agent will pull up comparable homes, or \u201ccomps,\u201d that have sold in the area to evaluate the best price.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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