Seller Resource Guide: Tips for a Quick Home Sale

Thinking about selling your home? 60% of homes sell during the summer months, making that the peak season for home showings. When you're serious about selling your home for top dollar, these staging tips will help your home to stand out against the competition:
  • Price the home competitively. Depending on the features & condition of the home coupled with a thorough assessment of the real estate market & similar properties, you may be able to sell your home quickly at a listing price above market value.
  • Prepare your home for the market. This includes minimizing furniture, removing area rugs, clearing countertops in the kitchen and bathrooms, thorough house cleaning (dusting the fans, cleaning windows etc.), and repainting any brightly colored walls.
    • Closets and Storage Space: Many renters long for walk-in closets, kitchen pantries and garage or attic storage space.
    • Energy-Efficient Features: If you have a home automation system, double-paned windows or ENERGY STAR appliances, I'll include them on the listing and can display your utility bills during open houses.
    • Hypoallergenic Home: Buyers with allergy sensitivities are attracted to homes with wood or tile floors because they don't absorb odors or allergens from pets or smoke. I'll also mention if you've only used natural cleaning products in the home.
  • Remove personal pictures as they distract buyers from envisioning their family living in the home. You will be moving, so go ahead & carefully box these for safe keeping until you can place them into your new home.
  • Strategically place a few mirrors throughout the home. The psychological impact of seeing yourself in the home can influence a buyer’s decision.
  • Curb appeal – spruce up the landscaping i.e. trim bushes, refresh the mulch, keep grass cut, fresh coat of paint, etc.
A great way to evaluate how your home will show to potential buyers is doing a curb to curb review. Stand at the curb in front of the home and take note of anything that detracts from the look and appeal of the home. As you approach the front door you want to do a full 360° check of the surroundings. Open the front door and take note of everything that immediately draws your eyes. Consider moving or even eliminating anything that is not a feature of the home. Continue to walk through the home taking note of anything distracting or unappealing to the eye in each room. Your trusted and knowledgeable real estate agent will assist you with this process to seek a quick, top dollar sale of your home.

If you have any questions about selling your home, please feel free to call or text 352-476-3303 or email realtor@ruthsquires.com.

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