Is Your Home Not Getting Enough Activity?

We understand that there are few things more frustrating than trying to sell your house when no one wants to look at it!! You have lived here for years, maybe raised your family here or poured your blood, sweat & tears into updates and renovations that make it a great option for anyone.  Why would no one want to make it their home as well? Never fear, SNR is here! Here is a checklist for you to follow to make sure you are on the right track to getting your home sold quickly, with the most money in your pocket.

Right Price

Putting the wrong price on a house is one of the biggest mistakes sellers often make. Consider properties in your surrounding area and compare prices. If your house is priced higher than similar properties around you, you may need to drop the price. Additionally, if your house has been on the market for over a month and not had any offers, it might be time to change the cost. Many sellers fear dropping their selling price too much, but underpricing a house does not play out how it seems. If a home is priced too low, multiple offers will likely be made, and buyers will bid up the price back to market price. Ultimately, the best way to settle on a fair price is to consult a real estate agent for help and advice—no one knows the market in your area like your hometown realtor!

Marketing Properly

No one is going to consider buying your home if they cannot easily find that it is for sale or they do not see pictures of your house inside and out. Buyers can be overly critical when it comes to finding their perfect new home, so if they see only one photo of your house, they will assume that what they cannot see is bad news. In addition to the quantity of photos, the quality of the photos of your house make a huge difference in how many people will want to come see it in person. Not only will more people want to see your house with professional pictures, but you might actually sell your house for more money if it looks nice. Homelight.com explains, “Good photos increase price by between $934 and $116,076.” If you want to take a step up, you could even get a professional to take aerial photos of your home and a walkthrough video as well. Sometimes, these tactics can make a house seem more appealing and stand out from the rest. So take the time to get some nice photos taken of your home and share them! 

Another way to be sure that your house is being marketed properly is to ensure that your property is listed properly. Check that there are no inconsistencies in your square footage, acreage, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, and other such things from website to website so that buyers know exactly what they are getting. And if your home has extra unique qualities, brag about them! For example, if you have a four bedroom house with an extra bonus room that has a window and a closet in it, you could list that bonus room as an extra bedroom for families specifically looking for five bedroom homes. Or if your property includes enough acres and is qualified to keep horses on, list it that way because someone may be looking for just that! Also, if your house has two full sets of living—two living rooms, two kitchens, two master suites—don’t list it as a single family home because then it won’t be in the right category for people to find what they are looking for.

Staging Efficiently

Curb appeal and the look of the inside of your home are especially important. Even though a buyer is not going to buy your home because you have nice flowers or because they like your kitchen table. The way your house is set up can either draw in or turn off potential buyers. People like to see clean, light, and happy homes. There are many things that you could do to rearrange your home or step up your gardening game, and a professional home stager or realtor can help you decide what you should do for your specific home, but four ideas to think about are as follows. One, staged homes sell better than empty homes. If your house is empty, consider placing at least a few big items in your home, such as a couch, a bed, a kitchen table and chairs. Assume that the buyer has no imagination at all. You may know what your house once looked like all set up, but buyers have a hard time envisioning where things could go and how the house will look when lived in. Two, on the contrary, if your house is full of furniture and other items, consider decluttering. Viewers like to see clean, fresh homes, not someone else’s old bananas on the counter, twenty throw blankets on the couch, and unfamiliar family pictures on every inch of each wall. This is an exaggeration, but understand that there is a balance to be found when staging a home between looking both decluttered and lived-in. Three, paint dark walls lighter to make the house feel bigger, fix any broken knobs, windows that don’t work properly, holes in the walls, or anything else you can think of. Little things like a few coats of paint and decluttering can make a huge difference for a small cost on your end while helping you sell your house for the best price. Four, green grass, fresh mulch, and a few flowers can bring your house price up a lot more than you think. Also, consider pressure washing your driveway, sidewalk, house, or whatever needs cleaning. You do not have to spend tons of money on landscaping, but what you do put in, you will definitely get back out when you sell your home. Get a professional stager or landscaper for help.

The Right Agent 

Your real estate agent plays the major role in getting your house sold. If they are not helping you with proper price, marketing, and staging, it may be time to switch realtors. However, if they have a suggestion for you to help you sell your house, hear them out and consider making the changes even if they do not seem helpful to you because a few simple things could make a world of a difference, and realtors are professionals with plenty of experience. But if you are still trying to sell your house after months and months, your realtor could be the problem because they are the facilitator of all of these tips, and if they are not working hard to sell your house in these simple ways, you may need a new realtor who will work hard for you. Don’t be afraid to find a real estate agent that is a good fit for you and your needs.