Selling a house isn’t easy. However, 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 fast. There are some factors you can’t control. Fortunately, there are seven important things you can do to give your house the best chance of selling quickly and for the most money.

1. Fix what’s broken

Buyers are always looking for the perfect move-inready home, so fixing your home is key. If your house needs a lot of help, focus on the major problems in your home. Remember that most families want something they can move into right away without spending time working on it. If there are problems 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. Is the stove outdated? Spending a few hundred dollars on a new dishwasher or oven might not be the way you want to spend your money, but it could help you sell your house.

3. Professional Photography

Pictures 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. A professional photographer can showcase your home.  

4. Remove your clutter

If you want to sell your house quickly, you need to de-clutter. Remove extra papers, magazines or memorabilia that is sitting around your house. Minimize the amount of things you have on shelves and on counters to present a clean, neat appearance to buyers. When people walk through your house, they want to imagine what it will be like to live in the home. 

5. Marketing

Buyers will find your house online, in a newspaper or on a brochure. List your house on as many real estate websites as possible, share it on Facebook and try to promote it as much as possible for the best results. 

6. Price It right

Remember that buyers are looking for a good value. They want to know that they’re getting their money’s worth when they buy a house. 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, don’t be afraid to contact a real estate agent to ask for help.

7. Offers Reveal the True Market Value

Buyers determine market value, and they will  tell you what you home is worth in the current market.  Buyers are shopping and comparing your home to others.  If your home is priced too high,  they will choose another home.  If it is priced right, you may attract multiple offers and can choose which one you want to accept or negotiate further.