Tips for Selling a Home in 2020

Tips for Selling a Home in 2020

 

Selling a home can be a stressful and exhausting process, particularly if your home sale takes longer than you were hoping. Depending on market conditions and your asking price, securing an acceptable offer on your property could take anything from a few hours to a number of months. Unsurprisingly, most sellers want to achieve a sale that is both fast and ensures that they achieve the best possible price for their property. The good news is that it is entirely possible to achieve this. 

 

To help you get started, here are our top tips for selling your home in 2020!  


 

Set the Right Asking Price


You want to get the greatest amount you can for your home, but pricing too high can mean it takes months to get a sale. Finding the balance between demand and value is essential to get a fast sale at a price you are happy to sell for. Your realtor will be invaluable in helping with this! 


 

Sell at the Right Time

 

The best seasons for selling a home are nearly always spring and summer. The better weather makes house viewings more amenable and the longer days make it easier to see properties after work rather than just at weekends. Many people also want to move when the weather is better, and before important dates such as the start of the new school year. 


 

Choose Your Real Estate Agent Wisely

 

Your real estate agent is your biggest support in selling your home and can remove much of the stress of the process. From marketing your home appropriately to showing viewers around and negotiating you the best deal, they are worth their weight in gold so don’t choose less than the best in your area. 


 

Take Outstanding Photographs

 

The majority of home buyers start their research online where a picture really is worth a thousand words. The images that are shared of your home can make or break a viewing, so ensure that they are the best that they can be. Get your home clean, tidy and looking as spacious as possible. You could even consider a home stager for that extra professional touch. 


 

Conquer Your Kerb Appeal

 

First impressions count and it isn’t unheard of for potential buyers to be turned off of a property and leave before they even reach the threshold. Consider the kerb appeal of your property with an unbiased eye. Does your frontage need painting, tidying or fixing? Are windows clean and does it look fresh and inviting? Is your door number clear? These are all things that potential buyers will be looking at before they make it past the front door.


 

Carry Out Any Repairs

 

Most of us have little jobs around the home that we have been putting off for a while. What you might not realize is that these little jobs could be big turn-offs for potential buyers. Simple things like broken light switches, cracked tiles, peeling paintwork and missing handles and knobs may not seem like a big deal, but they can make your property look uncared for. Fortunately, most can be fixed cheaply and easily so be sure to get them done. 

 



Cleanliness is Everything

 

Nobody is going to want to buy a dirty home. It gives the impression that you don’t care about the condition of the property and potential buyers may think that if your home is visibly even the slightest bit dirty or dusty, what other elements of it could be uncared for and therefore be costly to resolve. Hire a professional cleaning company before you have your pictures done and get them to clean from top to bottom. Then stay on top of the cleaning yourself or by hiring someone to come in once a week and take care of it. It will make your home look, feel and even smell more attractive to those who view it.


 

Create Space

 

Space sells, particularly to millennials who are all about open plan living and multifunctional rooms. Get rid of any clutter and excess furniture that could be making rooms seem smaller than they really are by putting them into storage, selling them or simply throwing them out. This will also help you evaluate what items you really want to take with you when you move. Help make your home look more spacious by sticking to light color schemes, repainting if necessary, and ensuring your windows let in lots of natural light.


 

Depersonalize

 

Your home may be full of memories, but potential buyers don’t want to visualize your history. Instead, they need to be able to see themselves living in your home. Depersonalizing is the best way to make this possible. Put away photographs, children’s artwork, and personal trinkets before you get your marketing photos done. 


 

Be flexible with Home Viewings

 

Not everyone works 9-5 and many people have very different schedules. Being flexible with when you are able to offer showings will be extremely helpful when it comes to selling your home as it ensures that you will maximize your pool of potential buyers. This could help you to get offers that you might otherwise miss out on. 

 

 

For more top tips on how to sell your home in 2020, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our expert real estate team in San Diego, CA. 

 

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