I have made the decision to sell my house. This step is necessary to raise the money I need to buy the new home for which I have been planning and saving for a few years. Having made the decision it is important to feel committed to it as involves several procedures and also some expenditure. Whatever the reason, I have to get involved in the process to sell my house fast profitably.
Showing the house to potential buyers
To sell my house I need to show the property to different people on many occasions. The process is known as ‘home staging’. Professionals in this field have expert knowledge about the home designs that would impress most home buyers and know how to impress the potential home buyer by doing the home staging the right way. Hiring these professionals always increases the chances of a quicker sale closing.
Highlight the positive attributes of the house to get the potential buyer emotionally connect with the house. This helps in getting more offers to choose from to sell my house.
Points to remember when showing the house:
I will keep in mind a few things when trying to sell my house through home staging: They will certainly help me sell my house quickly and profitably.
- The window curtains must be left open to allow plenty of natural light.
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Make the buyer comfortable while inspecting the house by switching on the air-conditioner or the heater depending on the weather conditions.
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Avoiding spraying air fresheners and scents is a good idea as some people are allergic to them.
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Leaving the buyer alone to see the house is also recommended. People tend to open the cabinet and wardrobe doors and do other checks.
Repairs and improvements
Before I get down to the process to sell my house it is important to know which repairs and home improvements can increase the value of the house. I have the following list for help to get my house ready before I proceed to sell my house.
Kitchen and Bathroom Improvements
After deciding to sell my house, the next thing I need to check is the kitchen and bathroom improvements. This is to make the best impression of the house on the buyer that I sell my house after maintaining it well.
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See that if the appliances are included in the sale of my house, they are in working condition with proper documentation regarding warranties, maintenance etc.
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Sinks, tiles and counters should be clean without stains.
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Broken and missing tiles should be replaced.
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Replace or repair door knobs, drawers and hinges.
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Counter top and tubs are repaired.
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Organize contents of kitchen cabinets
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Replace old plumbing systems, rusted pipes etc. and fix the leaky taps and faucets.
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Toilet seat are to be replaced and should be in working order.
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Hang clean towels.
Pricing Appropriately
The last aspect to keep in my mind when trying to sell my house is that I will be realistic in fixing my asking price. I will also have a marketing plan of how much reduction I will agree to and when. I can know the value of my property using a number of online sites that offer appraisals. They base the assessments on the rates of similar houses in the locality sold recently.
New laws introduced as of 1st July 2008 in South Australia have standardised the real estate industry. The following video contains a summary of the changes: