Top 5 Home Selling Tips that Work

It's true that selling a home is more difficult in today's economy - yet it is still possible to get your home sold fairly quickly if follow these 5 home selling tips.

Mangalore, India (prHWY.com) December 29, 2011 - Are you trying to sell your home? Given the current state of the economy, many people think selling a home is virtually impossible. It's true that selling a home is more difficult in today's economy - yet it is still possible to get your home sold fairly quickly if follow these 5 home selling tips.

#1: Set the Right Price

The first step toward getting your home sold is to set the right price for your home. If you set the price too high, you will effectively eliminate a large group of potential buyers. As a result, your home will likely sit on the market for quite a long time. Not only will this be frustrating to you, but sitting on the market for too long will also cause your home to go stale. As a result, you will have no other choice but to pull it off the market for awhile before reintroducing it at a lower price. When setting the price, be sure to consider the going rate for comparable homes in your area.

#2: Make Necessary Repairs

Unless they are looking for a fixer-upper, no one wants to purchase a home that requires repairs. Therefore, you will need to make all necessary repairs before you put your house on the market. On the plus side, making these repairs should also increase the value of your home. So, do yourself a favor and make sure your home will pass a home inspection before you try to sell it.

#3: Stage the Home

"Staging" refers to the process of taking steps to make your home more appealing to potential buyers. Your goal is to appeal to all of the buyer's senses so he or she feels "at home" in your house. Things you can do to stage your home include:
* Remove all clutter, including extra furniture, in order to create a more open, airy appearance
* Remove personal items and other features that are unique to your style and taste
* Place potted flowers near the entrance way and make sure all of the landscaping is neat and trim
* Open up the windows to let in the natural light and turn on the lights throughout the home
* Light scented candles or bake chocolate chip cookies before the potential buyer visits the home

#4: Use the Internet

The Internet is an excellent resource for reaching potential buyers and for sharing information about your home. The vast majority of today's buyers do at least some research on the Internet, so be sure your home is featured online and that your ad includes high-quality photos of your home. You can sell your home for free here!

#5: Hire a Realtor

When selling a home, it is always a good idea to hire a Realtor to help with the process. Not only can a Realtor help you with the first four tips, but he or she also has the expertise necessary to negotiate on your behalf and to complete the necessary paperwork. While it may seem counter intuitive, many people find that they are actually able to walk away with more money in their pocket after hiring a Realtor.

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