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The following tips will help you sell your house fast, but we need
to cover something first. If you have some type of defect with your
house, it is going to have to be repaired. There is a difference
between making small mistakes that prevent a sale versus having a
major problem like a sliding foundation. These tips will only help
if your home is in reasonably good shape when compared to those
houses selling in your neighborhood.
The number one thing involved in selling your house fast is the
price. The price of your home should not be what you personally
think it is worth. Buyers simply don't care about such things.
To sell your house fast, you have to find a price that is attractive
to buyers. The best way to do this is to look for comparable houses
in your neighborhood that sold fast. Find out how much they sold for
and compare your price to the prices the other houses went for. If
you are above those prices, you need to take a deep breath and lower
your price. When it comes to pricing your house for a fast sale, do
not try to recreate the wheel. Just follow the lead set by neighbors
in your area.
The second thing you can do is deal with clutter. I can't tell you
how many times I've taken a buyer to a home only to be shocked by
the amount of junk stuffed in garage, basement and rooms of the
home. Whether you like it or not, you are selling a product. Clear
out the clutter and make it look as nice as possible. Buyers will be
much more interested in buying a sharp looking property.
Another tip is to let go of your emotional attachments in the home.
A friend of mine recently sold a home and nearly had the sale fall
through over four high quality bar stools. They were hand made and
one of a kind. The buyer wanted them thrown into the sale and my
friend refused. The deal eventually went through without the bar
stools included. When my friend moved into his new home, he realized
there was no room for the bar stools and ended up putting them on
consignment! Don't fall into this trap!
To sell your house fast, the number one issue is always price.
Nail down the proper price and you should be able to move the
property as quickly as your neighbors did.
About the author:
Raynor James is with the FSBO site -
http://www.fsboamerica.org
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