The Holiday Season is here and many home sellers are concerned it\u2019s the wrong time to list their homes. The truth is that the holidays can be a great time to list your home for sale. Often there are fewer homes on the market for buyers to view, which increases the opportunity for your home to be seen and get offers. Buyers during the holidays are often more serious about a home purchase. They often are using their vacation time to find and purchase a new home when they have time to really see the options.<\/p>\n
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If you\u2019re planning to list your home this season, these tips can help you sell quickly with the best possible price and terms.<\/p>\n
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1. Hire<\/strong> the<\/strong> Right<\/strong> Real<\/strong> Estate<\/strong> Agent<\/strong><\/p>\n Hiring the right agent is the most important aspect to a successful home sale. Interview several agents and ask them about their strategy, services and experience.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 2. Price<\/strong> it<\/strong> Correctly<\/strong> <\/p>\n 3. Keep<\/strong> Your<\/strong> Home<\/strong> Clean<\/strong> and<\/strong> Tidy \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Reduce clutter, and donate or sell belongings that you no longer use. Dust, vacuum and mop floors regularly, and especially before a showing.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 4. Curb<\/strong> Appeal<\/strong> <\/p>\n 5. Take<\/strong> Care<\/strong> of<\/strong> Deferred<\/strong> Maintenance<\/strong> Projects<\/strong> <\/p>\n 6. Declutter<\/strong> and<\/strong> Depersonalize<\/strong> <\/p>\n 7. Decorate<\/strong> to<\/strong> the<\/strong> Season<\/strong> <\/p>\n 8. Keep<\/strong> Your<\/strong> Home<\/strong> a<\/strong> Comfortable<\/strong> Temperature<\/strong> <\/p>\n 9. Take<\/strong> Advantage<\/strong> of<\/strong> Marketing<\/strong> Techniques<\/strong> <\/p>\n
\nYour agent will provide up-to-date market data. Price your home realistically. A new listing gets the most attention the first two weeks on the market; don\u2019t waste this time by being over-priced.<\/p>\n
\nCurb appeal is the buyers\u2019 first impression of the home. Make sure from the moment they drive up, they see a beautiful home and not a yard project.<\/p>\n
\nIf you\u2019ve avoided fixing some of the minor maintenance\/repair issues, take care of them before the home is listed, buyers don\u2019t want the burden of fixing parts of the property.<\/p>\n
\nConsider hiring a stager to help you ensure your home shows well. You want the buyer to be able to picture themselves living in your house, so removing highly personalized items, and obscure decorating themes can help with this.<\/p>\n
\nFeel free to create a seasonal feel inside your home, but don\u2019t go overboard. Go easy on the candles, not everyone enjoys strong scents.<\/p>\n
\nWhile higher heating bills are never fun, this is not the time to save money. Make sure your buyers are comfortable from the moment they enter the home, so they linger and feel cozy.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nYour agent will offer a full array of marketing ideas and strategies. These should include not only professional photography and video tours but Internet exposure and other online marketing. They may also suggest open houses and it\u2019s important to utilize all these options to ensure the most exposure.<\/p>\n