Did you just receive the news about a senior apartment becoming available at the last minute? Need a quick relocation?
That means you need to sell your house very quick!
Although Spring is the best time to sell your home, with the right upgrades, price and realtor, your house can sell relatively quickly at the price you are looking for at any time during the year. Before you know it, you will be playing cards with your friends in your new senior living apartment.
Below are some best home selling tips based on the Realtor Association.
If you have the money to take on major repair projects, focus on making sure your home’s roof, foundation, electrical systems, plumbing, and HVAC are in working order. Before listing your house for sale, it’s a good idea to tackle the most important repairs that could potentially impact your sale price or slow down your closing. The right pre-sale fixes can help you attract more buyers, avoid last-minute negotiations after the inspection, and boost your home’s appeal.
As you may imagine, not all repairs are created equal. You need to discuss with your realtor which projects are worth your time and money, which ones will provide full investment recovery when selling, and how to finance them (if needed).
Top 5 must-do repairs before selling (according to the Real Estate Association)
- Roof leaks or damage
- Foundation cracks
- Electrical system hazards
- Plumbing issues (leaks, clogs)
- HVAC system not functioning
If you want to be sure of which areas need the most attention, and want to do a cost-benefit analysis to determine what to fix in a hurry, do a PRE- INSPECTION. The Global Contractor Team will help you identify a certified inspector, or you can ask your realtor for the list of their inspector vendors.
Simple Tips for a Quick Relocation:
Remove pets
Buyers do not want to walk into a house and smell dog or see a cat litter box in the bathroom. Ask a family member or friend to watch your pet while you try to sell, or at least, during the open house / showing dates.
Make sure the price is right
Many people feel as though they should price their home above what it is worth in hopes someone will counter with the price you are looking for. This theory may work if you have the time, but since you need to sell quick, price it at what it is worth. Although it is not the best scenario, you may even want the price lower than the market if you are in a complete hurry to sell the property, or if the house needs significant repairs.
Ask for or hire help
Whether you have children or friends that can help you, you will need a list of helpers. You can hire or ask for help for the following areas.
- “Curb appeal is everything” – hire a landscaper to clean out your flower beds, weed and mulch. Add a few fresh flowers as well. You may even want to purchase a new mailbox.
- Paint – There are many places you should paint in a limited amount of time. Start with the front door. This is something you can do yourself. Paint the interior walls and garage door.
- Clean and declutter – Hire a cleaning company. Have the carpets cleaned as well.
Choose a reputable realtor
This is important – you need a realtor who will sell your house at the price you want in the time you need. However, depending on the real estate market at the time, you may need to be a bit more flexible about the selling price.
- Take professional photos of the house along with neighborhood pictures.
- Your realtor will know where to list your house – Zillow, Trulia, Realtor.com
- Make sure your house is on social media websites, especially Facebook.
Stage the house
We will help you stage your house. We will coordinate this process. Pricing depends on how much you want to spend and in what condition your home is currently in.
Be flexible with showings and an open house
The more people looking at your house, the better chance of selling at the price you want.
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With all of these tips your house will sell! Trust us, you will be moving into your new senior living apartment before you know it.
Global Organizing will be there to do all of the heavy lifting! You sell your house and we will move you into your new one.
Call our team today 773-803-9415 to discuss your organizing and/or moving needs.