Preparing Your Current Home for a Quick Sale
by Brenda Thompson
CEO / Managing Broker / Owner of HomeSmart Stars
Welcome back to our monthly newsletter as we continue our journey toward your move to The Outlook at Windhaven. This month, our focus is on preparing your current home for sale to ensure a quick and successful transition. Selling your home is a significant step in the moving process, and taking the right steps can make all the difference in achieving a timely sale.
Preparing Your Home for Sale
- Enhance Curb Appeal: The first impression matters. Invest in simple landscaping, repaint the front door, and ensure the exterior of your home is clean and well-maintained. Add a little color with in season flowers near the front door.
- Declutter and Depersonalize: Clear out clutter and personal items to help potential buyers envision themselves living in the space. Consider staging rooms to showcase their full potential. If you need help, I can recommend a professional organizer and/or stager.
- Make Necessary Repairs: Attend to any minor repairs and maintenance tasks, such as fixing leaky faucets, replacing broken tiles, and repainting scuffed walls. A well-maintained home signals to buyers that it has been cared for. Additionally, once your property is under contract, the contract used by most REALTORS in Texas (TREC 1-4 Family Residential Contract) calls for repairs to be made by a licensed professional for that function. If you have repairs that can be completed by a handyman, now is the best time to engage him/her.
- Highlight Key Features: Identify and highlight the unique features of your home, whether it’s a spacious kitchen, a cozy fireplace, or abundant natural light. Ask your real estate agent to emphasize these features in your marketing materials. I love to describe a property in a lifestyle fashion, so the reader can envision their life in the home.
- Professional Photography and Marketing: Invest in professional photography to showcase your home in its best light. Utilize high-quality marketing materials, including online listings and virtual tours, to attract potential buyers. Consider an investment in twilight photos if you have great landscape lighting;,and/or drone photos if you have a unique lot or one enhanced by the surroundings. There is an additional cost for the photographer, but it is worth it. This is definitely something to consider with your real estate agent and something he/she may include as part of the marketing package.
- Price Strategically: Work with your real estate agent to set a competitive price based on market trends and comparable sales. Pricing your home right from the start can attract more buyers and lead to a quicker sale.
Ensuring a Timely Sale
- Stay Flexible: Be open to scheduling showings and accommodating potential buyers’ schedules, even if it means making adjustments to your own plans.
- Monitor Market Conditions: Stay informed about local market conditions and be prepared to adjust your pricing or marketing strategy if necessary.
- Consider Incentives: Offer incentives such as closing cost credits or home warranties to entice buyers and differentiate your property from others on the market.
- Engage in Active Marketing: Stay engaged with your real estate agent and actively participate in marketing efforts, including time for your agent to host open houses and promoting your listing on social media platforms.
If Your Property Isn’t Selling
- Reevaluate Pricing: If your property isn’t attracting offers, it may be time to reevaluate the pricing strategy. Consider adjusting the price based on feedback from potential buyers and market conditions.
- Review Marketing Strategy: Assess your marketing strategy and explore additional marketing channels or tactics to increase exposure.
- Address Feedback: Listen to feedback from potential buyers and consider making adjustments to address any common concerns or objections.
- Stay Patient and Persistent: Selling a home can sometimes take time, especially in a competitive market. Stay patient, stay persistent, and trust in the expertise of your real estate agent to guide you through the process.
Your Call to Action: As you prepare to sell your current home and transition to The Outlook at Windhaven, I’m here to provide expert guidance and support every step of the way. Reach out today to schedule a personalized consultation and let’s get started on preparing your home for a quick and successful sale.
Warm regards,
Brenda Thompson
CEO / Managing Broker / Owner
HomeSmart Stars – Real Estate Made Easy
214-797-5003 Cell/Text
www.BrendaThompsonBroker.com
Brenda@nullHomeSmartStars.com
