Are you looking to sell your house fast? Do you want to get as close to your asking price as possible, so you don’t end up losing too much money in the sale?
If so, then you are definitely not alone, as one of the most common questions asked by home sellers is “how do I sell my house fast and for maximum value?”
Recent statistics by real estate experts have reported that the average time it takes to sell a home is around 3 to 5 months. At the end of the day, while this isn’t a huge amount of time to wait for a sale, you could easily get this down to 1 or 2 months by following the tips below…
Tip number 1 – Sort out any repairs
It’s important that you get your home in tip top condition before offering it for sale. Potential buyers will be very critical when they come to look around, which means any issues that need repairing could put them off from making an offer.
This is why you need to sort out any repairs as soon as possible. For example, the roof might need a few new tiles, a wall could need plastering, or the patio at the back may need some work to rectify any cracks.
Tip number 2 – Make your home appealing
While a potential buyer will be thinking about factors such as location and space, it doesn’t hurt to make your home more appealing so you can add that extra “wow” factor.
You can achieve this by cleaning your home from top to bottom and washing the windows inside and out until they sparkle.
Also, don’t neglect the yard, both front and back, as this is a great opportunity to really impress a potential buyer. Make sure the grass is well cut and tidy, and consider pressure washing any patios or paths so they look like new.
Tip number 3 – Find the average selling price
One of the main reasons why people find it hard to sell their house fast is because they set their asking price far too high. You can avoid this trap by finding the average selling price of homes similar to yours in the area.
How do you do this? Simple! Your real estate agent will be able to provide you with house prices from the last few years, and there is also certain websites where you can find out this kind of information for free.
Thanks to Andy Marsh for the guest post.