Selling a house isn’t easy. In fact, it’s something that many families are apprehensive about. Chances are that you’ve heard stories about houses that sat for months on the market without selling, gradually decreasing in price. If you’ve been thinking about selling your home and you want to sell your house as quickly as possible, there are a few ways that you can help your house sell quickly. Some factors you can’t control, like location or noisy neighbors. Fortunately, there are seven important things you can do to give your house the best shot at selling.

1. Fix what’s broken

Buyers are always looking for the perfect move-in ready home, so fixing your home is key. If your house needs a lot of help, focus on the major problems in your home. Need a new roof? Buy one. A new owner will not want to put a new roof on the house unless you’re offering the home at a serious discount. Remember that most families want something they can move into right away without spending months working on. If there are issues with the home that you can easily fix, whether it be chipping paint or a broken fence post, try to fix them before you list your house. 

2. Update your appliances

It’s important to remember that homebuyers have specific items they look for in a home. For many buyers great appliances are number one on their wish list for a home. That’s where you come in. While you probably can’t afford to update every one of your home’s appliances, take a hard look at what your current setup looks like. Are your appliances in good working order, or are they outdated? Investing in a new fridge,dishwasher or oven might not be the way you want to spend your money, but it could help you sell your home. If someone sees an appliance that looks outdated or is not functioning as it should, they may wonder what else is in that condition if they buy the house. 

3. breathtaking pictures

You probably know that you your Realtor will have professional photos and videos taken of your home.  Photos and videos are one of the most important ways that you can draw in potential buyers. If someone is looking for a new home, they’ll typically take a look at real estate websites before setting up showings or attending open houses. Because so many shoppers look online before they decide to explore a house in person, it’s important that your pictures look great. We hire a professional photographer to really showcase your home with both the home’s interior and exterior. If you have a large yard or view, we try to showcase that. If your kitchen is updated or your owners suite is expansive, our photographer will focus on those spaces. We highlight the best areas of your home and skip the ones that are less attractive to buyers. 

4. Ditch your clutter

Clearing out your home is easier said than done, but if you want to sell your home quickly, you need to ditch your clutter. Get rid of extra papers, magazines or memorabilia that is sitting around your house. Clean out beneath your beds. Get rid of that pile of clothes next to your dresser. When people walk through your house, they want to imagine what it will be like to live in the home. Even if you can’t get rid of all of your home’s clutter, try to at least minimize the amount of things you have on shelves and on counters to present a clean, neat appearance to buyers. 

5. Advertise, advertise, advertise

Your agent will be the first to tell you, we need to focus on advertising, which is what we do for you. Remember that buyers probably won’t drive by your house and see the “For Sale” sign in your yard. Rather, they’ll find your house online or in a print ad. We also list your house on a multitude of real estate websites, share it on Social Media, send eblasts to the real estate sales community and our customer base, and promote it as much as possible for the best results. 

6. Price fairly

You’ve spent years developing memories in your house, so it’s normal to want to attach a price tag to those. Unfortunately, the reality is that you can’t afford to ask too much for your home. Remember that buyers are looking for a good home appropriately priced in today's market. They want to know that they’re getting their money’s worth when they buy a house. We take a look at what other houses are selling for in your area and price your home accordingly. If you aren’t sure how much to ask for your house, contact us, real estate agents with local knowledge and market expertise to assist you

7. Don’t be choosy

One mistake that many sellers make is to turn down offers because they don’t like the  offer price or the person purchasing. Even if you don’t like the price or the person that offers to buy your house, realize that you don’t have any control over what happens to your home once you sell it. If the buyer wants to tear down walls, paint everything green or add garden gnomes to the yard, that’s their decision. It's important to review your offers carefully with your agent and respond accordingly. Consider selling your home to the first person who makes an offer that is reasonable and that you’re comfortable with.