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Tips for Sellers

Making the decision to sell a home is probably the easiest part of selling a home. The hard part is what occurs in the days following the decision to sell. Not only do you need to get the house ready to sell, you also need to market it, deal with the terms of the offers you’ll receive, and navigate the closing requirements. And all this while you may be riding the huge emotional rollercoaster that usually comes with selling a home. Our home selling resources, guides, and tools will help answer your questions: how to sell your home, what contingent means, whether to remodel before you sell, and more. Our home selling resources is a guide to buying and selling in Southern California.

If you are serious about selling your home, I have put together a list of my best home selling resources and tips to help you with this process.

Know Your Goals

Understand what your goals are – why are you selling your home.  Do you have to sell your home?  Are you downsizing? Need more room?  Are you underwater? You need to know your intentions and feel comfortable with your decision.  Then you need to find a REALTOR to help you determine how to approach selling your house based on your goals.

Choose the Right Listing Agent

Not all real estate agents are qualified to sell your home. Some agents specialize in luxury properties, while others are more experienced selling condos or rural properties. Make sure you find an agent that matches your particular selling needs. Hire an agent who knows the market. Use our home selling resources to get the best agent. Faruk Bhuiyan is the top Realtor in Los Angeles.

Price Your Home Right

As you know when it comes to real estate, price is everything. The most action on a listing is during the first 30 days.  The biggest mistake a Seller can make is overpricing your home which discourages buyers more than any other factor. If your home is overpriced, you put it in competition with homes that are likely to be newer, larger, or have more features/amenities. In other words, you help the competition sell their home, which leads to more days on market, costing you more money in the long run. Read our article on how to avoid home selling mistakes.

Be sure you receive pricing guidance from a real estate professional. They will evaluate your home’s location, recent sold data, current market trends, and special features that set it apart from competitors.  A professional appraisal by a licensed certified appraiser can be very helpful with price adjustments and may be recommended.

Be “Buyer Ready”

A home that is in poor condition or needs much repair, does not attract and excite buyers. Instead, a buyer will look at it as a work project and money pit, a headache. Showing your home in great condition will significantly increase your chances of a sale at top value. Remember buyer ready homes sell the fastest!

Improve Curb Appeal: 

Most buyers drive by the homes they are interested in before making an appointment to view. If your home’s exterior is attractive and well-maintained, it will get more attention and positively more showings. Fixing the smaller things to increase your home’s curb appeal will make a great difference.  Follow our home selling resources and boost curb appeal on a budget.

Outdated, Dark Homes Don’t Sell:

Buyers like updated, light and bright homes. Dark carpets, paint, and curtains are often buyer turn-offs. Walk through your home and remove clutter; touch up and update paint, counter tops, and carpets. Open your home up and make sure the sun shines in. Offensive odors from pets and smoking are also huge turn-offs to most buyers. Rid your home of offensive smells by burning scented candles and create a pleasant aroma. The most important rooms to concentrate on are the living room, family room, kitchen and master bedroom. Your entire home’s atmosphere is set off by these rooms. Every time we look I am surprised at how many people selling their home don’t do anything to make it the least bit appealing. Follow our home selling resources and brighten your home to get top dollars.

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Don’t Over-improve:

Get your home in good showing condition, but don’t overdo it. Huge projects such as complete remodels of kitchens, adding decks, and expanding room sizes may not pay back your investment. Before you jump into a huge improvement project, get some good advice from a real estate professional.

Pro tip: Consider getting a home inspection. Most people consider this aspect of the buying and selling process the responsibility of the buyer. However, sellers should never underestimate the value of a home inspection. Knowing what potential problems may reside in your home will keep surprises to a minimum and allow you the opportunity to fix these problems before your home goes on the market.

Be Financeable

Bad roofs, exterior paint, or structural problems may make your home un-financeable. The wider the scope of financing that your home can qualify for, the higher the overall market value. Remember — government programs like FHA, VA and USDA will be the pickiest.

Get The Highest Market Exposure

Hiring me will help you get your home priced right, and will also get you started with the best fix ups. A strong agent will get your home exposed to the largest number of potential buyers. Paying the agent fee is often the least expensive part of selling your home. Trying to sell your home yourself can be costly. Most ‘for sale by owner’ homes close for less than comparable homes listed with an agent, and you have no representation. Our marketing plan will give your listing maximum exposure and sell faster for top dollars.

Marketing Your Property

Selling your home is so much more than hanging a sign in front of it! I will prepare an aggressive marketing plan to put your property in front of the world. I am your local Los Angeles Real Estate expert with global connections, which is what sets us apart from our competition. I have my own marketing portal www.homeeflyer.com to market your property to other agents and get the highest exposure.

Don’t Be Present During Showings

When your home is being shown, go for a drive or a walk. Take yourself, your family, and pets and let the agent and their clients have the freedom they need. An agent can always do their best job of showing your home when you are not underfoot. Buyers are more at ease and much more likely to spend time looking at your home’s features and benefits.

Negotiate the Deal

If there is ever a good reason to have a veteran agent working for you, it’s during the negotiation of your home sale. A good negotiator can mean thousands of dollars to you, and will protect your interests. Don’t let your emotions run wild during negotiations. Try to separate your emotions from your business side. Remain cool and calm during this time.

Take Quick Decision with Offers

Be realistic when you do get an offer on your home, evaluate it and act quickly. Letting offers sit around without acting can be a huge mistake. Things can change quickly in the mind of a prospective buyer. Acting quickly while the excitement and interest level are at a high point can be very important. Typically, a buyer’s motivation level decreases with time. Buyers’ remorse can even set in. Acting in a timely manner is essential.

Not Enough Action

Discuss with your agent what you will do if the house is not getting showings during the first 30 days. After 30-45 days on the market, consider dropping the price slightly. This will increase the attention to your property and it might bring in buyers who could not afford your original list price. Common reasons are: It’s over priced, you rushed into listing, poor marketing, you’re providing limited access, buyers agent commission is not competitive, and you choose the wrong agent. Do your homework and think with your head, not your heart.

Home Selling Resources – Wrap Up:

Real estate is a complicated business and often the stars need to be aligned for transactions to move forward, but remember, be patient. I am working to sell your home and to help you through this process. I am capable to close the transaction in a professional and timely manner. I’ve compiled some home selling resources on this page to help you sell your house fast or save you from foreclosure. I work with home owners every day who need to sell their home.

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