8. Maintain Flexibility in Your Schedule
Once your property is on the market, you may begin scheduling showings or appointments where visitors can visit your home to get a better sense of the space. Sellers are frequently advised to leave their houses during these appointments so that they may not inadvertently impact the property’s perception.
To sell your property as quickly as possible, you should try to accommodate as many showings as possible, even if it means changing arrangements at the last minute. Because most individuals work from 9 to 5, most showings occur in the evenings and on weekends.
While you will most likely be notified in advance, there is a risk that you will receive a phone call asking you to leave immediately because a possible buyer suddenly decided to add your property to their tour. It would be easy to say no to such a request but resist the temptation.
After all, how can someone make an offer on a house they’ve never seen? You may do several things to prepare yourself to leave the house quickly. Invest in solid-colored storage solutions to give you a spot to put bits and ends you don’t want to be seen. Keep a bag of toys in the van to keep the youngsters entertained. Deep clean during your vacation, so you only have to give the place the last sparkle before you go.
9. Create A Comfortable Environment
On Freshome, we emphasize the necessity of preparing your house for resale for a reason. A buyer will often view a home twice before making an offer. Each of the screenings will last roughly 30 minutes. Because you don’t have much time, you need to make potential buyers feel at ease in your home as soon as possible.
Make every effort to create a welcoming yet universally appealing setting. Paint the walls in soft, neutral tones, arrange the furniture in groups that encourage seated conversation, and hide any personal things.
If you want to go a step further, give a welcoming aroma to the air by lighting a clean-scented candle or simmering some fragrant spices in a pot on the stove an hour before. You should avoid a few things if you want the best chance of getting an offer. A property that appears “lived-in” can be off-putting, so make sure you clean up before leaving the house. On the other hand, if there isn’t enough furniture, it can be difficult for purchasers to imagine themselves in the property. Leave just enough out for purchasers to understand how to use each room.
10. Be Willing to Make Sacrifices
Selling your home is, without a doubt, a negotiation. Everything from the purchase price to the settlement date and which appliances you leave behind when you move will be up for debate.
If you are ready to engage in some, give and take, your deal will move considerably more smoothly and quickly. Remember that you give the buyers the option to walk away from the deal whenever you try to renegotiate a contract provision.
(Of course, you have that option as well.)
If you have a point on which you are unwilling to compromise, make sure it is so vital to you that you are willing to face the possibility of the sale failing. Prioritizing your requirements is our most excellent suggestion. If you must relocate before the start of the new school year, be prepared to offer your purchasers a monetary incentive for adhering to your strict timeline. If you have a stringent financial bottom line to fulfill, be flexible regarding the purchasers’ other needs.
