When you put your house on the market, numerous factors determine how long it will take to sell it. But unless you are willing to practically give your house away for a pittance, there are no fool-proof methods for guaranteeing a fast sale.
However, there are some good practices you can implement if you want to increase your chances of making a quick sale, even at the price you want. If you’re wondering how to sell a house fast in Spokane, Washington, here are a few tips that have helped hundreds of our clients at the Legacy Group Real Estate Network sell their houses quickly.
Best Practices
Choose an Experienced Agent
Working with one of our experienced real estate agents is a must for homeowners looking for a quick sale. Our knowledgeable agents are intimately familiar with Spokane. We can offer valuable market insight as to what sells in your area, and we will utilize effective marketing methods to promote your home sale. When you work with one of our agents, you can trust that selling your home is our top priority.
Keep Things Clean
Even if you have a beautiful home, a prospective buyer is not going to see its beauty if your house is in shambles. Consequently, every time a buyer comes through your door, you want your home to look its best. That requires keeping things shipshape for each showing.
However, this does not mean that you have to handle all the work yourself. Instead, ask one of our agents if they can recommend any cleaning or organization services that can make your house tidy and keep it that way.
Price Your Home Appropriately
Pricing a house is always a bit touchy. Of course you want to get the highest price you can, but you have to keep in mind what buyers are willing to pay. There are a number of elements that influence the right price to ask for your house, such as its location, age, and added improvements. Yet even taking these things into account, house prices can fluctuate significantly due to mortgage interest rates and the state of the housing market in your area.
Your Legacy Group Network agent will help you to determine a suitable price range for your house, and will explain to you the reasons for any recommended price. We can also provide you with helpful estimating tools, such as a property valuation calculator.
Actions to Avoid
Waiting Until Selling Seasons
Although spring and early fall are regarded as the ideal time to sell a home, don’t hold back on listing your home if you’re ready to sell. Waiting for a specific season is no guarantee that your house will sell more quickly.
At Legacy Group Network, we sell homes every month of the year, and there’s no reason your home can’t be one of them. In fact, putting your house on the market while everyone else is holding back may mean that fewer homes are on the market when you decide to sell, bringing more buyers to your door.
Hiding Problems
No matter how urgently you want to sell your home, failing to inform prospective buyers of known problems is not the answer. The seller’s disclosure requires you to note recent repairs or issues, even those that aren’t visible to the average buyer. Hidden problems that show up on the inspection could cause a buyer to back out of a purchase, sending you back to square one. Being honest and upfront means the sale will progress smoothly without any surprises, and your buyers will know they can trust you.
Skimping on Photography
A photograph is truly worth a thousand words, so it is important that the photographs of your home tell a good story about your house. Most buyers look online for houses, and if buyers don’t find the images of your home enticing, they will not show up for a viewing. Hiring a professional real estate photographer to take high-quality photos that bring your listing to life can make all the difference in the world in bringing the right buyer to your door.
Selling your home doesn’t have to be a stressful or time-consuming process. Our agents strive to give every client a positive experience, whether buying or selling a home. Reach out to our team today at the Legacy Group Network, and let us take your home sale experience to the next level.