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Tips for a First Home Seller
Author: Mlive | June 30, 2020
Tips For Selling Your First Home:
If you’re about to sell your first home, you’re probably feeling a mix of emotions: nostalgia, happiness, worry, and stress. This is your first home and your biggest investment to date, and you’ve never sold a house before. How can you make sure everything goes smoothly? If you’re not sure where to start, Get Movin Realty offers a few easy tips to help first home sellers sell their Michigan starter home with great results.
Choose Your Timing
Timing is a key element to successful selling. You might be on a schedule because of a big life change, like a new job. If so, you can’t control when you move. If you’re not on a timeline, however, you can afford to wait until the best moment to sell.
The right time to sell your home depends on a variety of factors, including economic trends, weather, and local preferences. In general, early spring is a great time to sell. Buyers want to take advantage of the warm weather for moving but still have time to enjoy the summer. To get a better idea of when homes sell in your area, get in touch with an expert, like one of our experienced realtors.
Price It Right
Finding the right price for your home is tricky. If it’s too high, buyers won’t be willing to pay. Too low, and they start to wonder if the great price hides dated design, cramped rooms, damage, or other problems.
To price your home, review similar properties in your area that have sold recently. With an average value in mind, you can adjust your listing price based on factors like:
- Location
- Recent upgrades
- Floor plan
- Desirable features
- Lot size
And don’t forget to listen to feedback. If guests at your showing repeatedly balk at the price, give their reactions some thought and adjust accordingly.
Stage Your Home
Staging is an important step before showings that helps buyers imagine the home as their own. This can be hard when selling a beloved first home, but it’s important to create a blank slate whenever possible. To make your staging a success:
- Turn on the lights: Good lighting improves visibility and makes your home more welcoming
- Depersonalize: Remove personal items so buyers can envision themselves in the space
- Repair: Do minor touch-ups where necessary, like fixing faucets or repainting the bathroom
- Give a good first impression: Improve curb appeal with landscaping and freshen your entryway
- Set out snacks: A simple treat can make buyers feel welcome and at home, and the scent of fresh cookies or a similar snack makes the home more inviting
Be Prompt
Once you’ve found a buyer, don’t procrastinate. Not all buyers have a strict timeline, but many do. Even those that aren’t on a schedule will prefer to work with someone responsive.
Reply to your purchase offers quickly to avoid impatient buyers who may turn their interest elsewhere. Doing so also creates a good impression and will help buyers feel confident that you’ll be easy to work with. Also, keep in touch with your buyers, attorney, and anyone else involved in the sale. Line up your movers early, don’t put off packing, and in general, stay on top of your game.
Help for First Home Sellers
Selling your first home can be overwhelming. If you know you need support but want to avoid costly realtor fees, contact Get Movin Realty today. We’re not just another real estate company. Instead, our innovative platform simplifies home buying and selling and keeps costs lows to maximize your profits. Ready to get started? Register online now.