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Okay, so you might have put up a ‘For Sale’ sign outside and paid for ad space on local property sites, but that doesn’t mean your home will sell quickly. In fact, your home might be on the market for a long time, especially if you make any of the following dunderheaded mistakes.
Here are just a few of the things you must never ever do when selling your home, especially if you’re hoping for a quick sale.
#1: Forget to Add Value
If you want to get the maximum possible price for your house, it’s a good idea to add those things that will add value to your property. Not only that, of course, but your home will instantly become more appealing to buyers if you can do something to boost your home’s profile. So, don’t forget to do something to add value, as you will miss out on the benefits if you do. You don’t have to do anything extravagant – you don’t need to add a swimming pool or pay for an extension – but you could give your home a painted makeover. Extra storage helps too – custom closets help you sell your home, for example. And if you could replace any dated or worn fixtures, you will also do much to add value to your property.
#2: Forget to Prepare Your Home for Potential Buyers
Here’s the thing. If you’re trying to put people off from buying your home, then fine. Don’t have a tidy up. Don’t get rid of any peculiar odors. And don’t give the outside of your home a fresh lick of paint. On the other hand, if you do want to create an excellent first impression to buyers, make an effort. Remove any clutter so they can get a good look at your property. Use these cleaning steps to remove odors from your home. And freshen up your outdoor area, with a fresh lick of paint to your doors and walls, and spruce up your garden a little bit. You will then impress your buyers instead of scaring them away before you’ve even had a chance to offer them a cup of coffee.
#3: Over Inflate the Asking Price
As we discussed in the first point, you can raise the asking price if your house is deserving of it. By adding value to your property, you have a very good reason to sell your house for more. So, don’t over-inflate the price if your house doesn’t warrant it. Not only will you put off potential buyers if you do, but if you are later forced to bring down your asking price, people might assume there is something wrong with your property. Be wise then, compare your house with others that are for sale in your area, speak to a realtor for advice, and then price your home accordingly.
By taking heed of what we have discussed here, you should have a better chance of selling your home quickly. So, consider what we have said, and then implement good wisdom when you’re ready to put your house on the market.
