Here are 5 things you can do to dramatically increase your chances of selling your home faster and for more money.
1. Dress up the outside. Load up the mulch, mow the grass and plant some colorful flowers. Paint everything outside that has paint on it now. Soft wash your roof and seal your driveway. Replace the lockset on your front door!! You get the idea.
2. More Paint. Move inside and paint every room in your house that hasn’t been painted in the last two years. Paint is the number one best return on your money and the fastest way to transform your home.
3. Use Color!! I know, more paint, but the truth is that most people want to use a nuetral color because they either can’t make up their minds or they don’t want to scare away a potential buyer. This is a very common investor mistake, by the way. People that flip houses tend to be so focused on saving money with 5 gallan buckets of off white that they miss out on the excitement color can bring to a property! Go crazy and don’t give up the WOW factor!
4. Pre-qualify your HOUSE for financing! Do some research. call a Mortgage Broker and find out what types of financing and loan programs your home is qualified for. For example, if you are in a rural area as designated by USDA your buyers may qualify for 100% financing with closing costs rolled in and no mortgage insurance! Many Real Estate Professionals aren’t aware of these programs so take it upon yourself to find out!!
5. Attack all 5 senses of your potential buyers. We have discussed the visual, now lets look at the other 4.
First, put on some soft Jazz Music. I don’t know why, but Jazz sells!?! Next, bake some cookies, oatmeal will do just fine if I am showing your home! Then, put the cookies on a plate along with an insulated container of milk and some sodas or juice and INVITE your guests to enjoy a treat with a note. Finally, adjust the climate of the home to the most comfortable setting you can. 72 in the winter and 70 on a hot summer day.
If you follow these tips your home will stand out among the competition and soon you will be signing a contrac for the sale of your home!
