Use the following 10 steps to get your home sold quickly and for top dollar.

1. Pricing your home right

Research comparable sales in your area. 

2. Time it right

Know the market cycle – net the most money from your investment. 

3. Make your property accessible to buyers:

Lock box and easy agent access are a KEY to selling your home quickly.

Appointment only showings slow down the process.

4. Use the latest marketing technology

Internet sites, blogs, videos, SEO tools, etc.

5. Stage your property correctly

First impressions are golden. Professional staging is another option and costs approximately 1% of the listing price.

6. Make the right kind of repairs

Some upgrades will NOT increase your property’s value, while others may increase property value substantially. The right kind of repairs will ensure that your buyer can obtain insurance. (i.e. correction of trip and fall hazards.) 

7. Analyze why you are not getting offers 

80% of all buyer activity comes from signs and MLS listings. So, if you are not getting offers and you’ve been flexible with showing your home, it may be time to reevaluate your price, not necessarily your agent.

8. Give the sales process enough time

Homes may take 3 to 6 months to sell in any market. 

9. Screen prospects adequately 

One of the best reasons for hiring a Realtor is his or her ability to pre-qualify a prospect financially so that you don’t lose valuable negotiation time. 

10. Test the market

Never put your property on the market unless you really want to sell it. Get ready for a professional sales push when you list with a great agent. 

Success is every Realtors’ objective! 

Last updated on January 24, 2012 by Blake Roberts