Selling your house is a big undertaking, and if it’s your first time selling a home, you probably have a lot of questions. Although every homeowner’s situation is different, there are some time-tested strategies available to efficiently sell your home in any market.
If you’re looking for tips, check out this brief guide to selling your home:
Work With a Realtor
If you want to get the most out of the home-selling experience, consider partnering with a Realtor. These are real estate professionals who often have large advertising networks to get homes in front of the right buyers.
Keep in mind that most Realtors receive a percentage-based commission on the closing price of your home, so you will need to factor this into your plans. Also, since Realtors take care of scheduling for showings, you may need to adjust your schedule to allow for last-minute visitors who want to walk through your home.
Use Social Media
Although we recommend partnering with a Realtor in our guide to selling your home, there are ways to advertise your home for sale on your own. A benefit to selling your home as the owner is that you get to skip the commission.
If you take this route, social media can be a very powerful resource. When you list your home for sale on social media platforms, you can upload pictures and video tours, provide personalized answers to questions and pay no advertising costs.
Make sure you read the rules of any social media platforms you plan to use first. Some social media platforms have regulations about listing homes for sale, and you also need to be aware of scammers on the web.
Research the Market
If you’re going to advertise your home for sale, take some time to research your market. Real estate tends to be hyper-local, meaning what works in one town may not work in the next town over. Take a look at buying and selling trends in your area and even your neighborhood to find the best advertising strategies.
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