The stress of selling a house and moving is on the list of the most stressful things for a person, next to death in the family, divorce, major illness, and job loss. And if you have to do it quickly it makes it even worse. Here is how you can keep your nerves intact while at the same time make the house you’re selling as marketable as possible.
Look into the Property Buying Companies
If you are searching for the easiest and quickest ways, you may consider looking up professional investors, or cash-in buyers. You will get to sell your house fast in California, even if your property is a bit run down and is not move-in ready. There is no need for you to invest in renovations, as they will buy it out so that they can do that job for you. They will also work on stopping the process of foreclosure, which can practically ruin your credit score and leave you with no profit from the sale. In the Golden State only, one in every 2,932 families is met with this problem.
Make It Appealing
On the other hand, if you choose to go with the other approach, the main thing you should do is make your house appealing to potential buyers. If you don’t have the time to do detailed in house renovations, at least try fixing the most obvious problems. Also, you should work on increasing the curb appeal, which includes small modifications like mowing the lawn, adding new fixtures, or fixing the paint on your doors or windows. Don’t experiment too much; it was proven that the houses which look less bold interest more buyers because it gives them the opportunity to modify it themselves more easily.
Think About The Price Lowering Date
When thinking about the price that you want to get for your house, always start with the larger number and then set the date for price lowering. The studies have shown that lowering your price dramatically can significantly speed up the whole process. Make it look like a dramatic discount and the list of your potential buyers will grow exponentially. And let’s be real, who doesn’t love a good discount? Also, it is important to look up the prices on the other properties in your area and set up yours in comparison to them.
Find a Perfect Way to Market It
Good marketing is the biggest part of any sale. Decide on the demographic that you want to appeal to and stage the property in relation to it. Stage your home to look like a showroom. As previously mentioned, we are not talking about big changes or renovations. When accommodating it for a showing, the first thing you should do is move the furniture. Find a way for it to look more spacey and open.
Depersonalization is also very important, as it was proven that removing your personal stuff, like photographs, clothes, or jewelry, will make you look more serious and it will show that you are really ready to sell.
Finally, find a good photographer or find a way to photograph it yourself to look professional. It is necessary that the photos of the house look as good as possible since they will be the buyer’s first encounter with it. It is important that it stands out in the listings.
Arrange an Open House
When you decide to host an open house, you should always arrange the timing to be when most people are available. The best time to do it is on the weekends, especially on Sundays. Turns out that the most successful open houses have been done in the mornings or around lunchtime.
You should spread the news of the open house online, as it will reach a bigger number of potential buyers. In this case, social media is the best way to go. This is where the photos you took come into play. Always put the physical signs in front and in the surrounding area, so that the people who come for the showing are able to find it more easily. Obviously, you should clean it and make it look pristine. Your work will pay out greatly, as hosting it was proven to sell the house more efficiently.
Selling a house for cash is never easy, but consulting the right people and determining the right value will do the job in no time. Whether you have money problems, or you want to change your surroundings and you don’t want to wait, going through these steps will save you time and help you gain money. Having the stress of moving and adding to it the additional stress of selling can disrupt your day to day life, so you should try to make it as quick and efficient as possible.
Arthur Brown is a dad of 3 kids and is a keen writer covering a range of topics such as Internet marketing, SEO and more! When not writing, he’s found behind a drum kit.
Published by HOLR Magazine.