As a home seller, you want to sell for as much as possible – and it’s even better when you sell your house for more than it is worth. It’s not easy to do, but it can in fact be done. Of course, you have to get a lot of things right and make your home stand out from the competition, even in the seller’s market that obtains across most of the country. To help you achieve that goal, here are 5 tips to help you sell your house for more than it’s worth.
1. Sell at the Right Time
One of the best things you can do to sell your house for more than it’s worth is to list and sell at just the right time. Listing at the wrong time in your market could cost you many thousands of dollars and could make the sale take much longer.
Traditionally, the best time to sell a home is late spring to early summer, with June and July coming in as the best months on a national average. But that just isn’t the case in every market. To determine the best time to sell your house in your market, you also have to factor in such variables as school schedules, local weather, and the kind of buyers such as retirees or young families.
An experienced local agent is your best resource for determining the best time to sell. To discover more, just contact a local agent at 405-625-2823.
2. Make Prudent, Cost-Effective Repairs and Upgrades
Also, to sell your house for more, you’ll almost inevitably have to make some repairs and upgrades. Remember, be wise with your upgrades. As a home owner, you want to be sure that you are not completing $50,000 worth of upgrades that may not help your equity rise.
Industry Pro, Logan Hagan, suggests “My team always suggest you let us come tour your home BEFORE doing any upgrades. You may find that granite counter tops, paint, or all new ceiling fans are not truly beneficial to your equity.”
Just keep in mind that, as with the best time to sell, the repairs and upgrades you should make are determined in part by what’s going on in the local market. You wouldn’t, for example, want to drop a ton of money on a major kitchen remodel when that’s not what really interests buyers in your market.
3. Work on Curb Appeal
To make the exterior of your home look as good as possible, start by making sure it is well-maintained. Inspect for broken windows and doors, paint that needs to be touched up, or any other repairs that need to made. Making these repairs can help increase the curb appeal of your home while also increasing its value.
Take a few hours over the weekend to do some gardening, and basic landscaping around your house. This could involve adding some mulch or planting flowers in beds close to the entrance of your house – anything that will make your home stand out from all the others on the block. You may even want to consider installing outdoor lighting, or a fountain, if you have a large enough budget for it; this can add a great touch to any home’s curb appeal.
Finally, make sure that your front lawn is well-manicured and clean. A tidy lawn with trimmed grass and plants can do wonders for the look of your home. And if you don’t have much time or money to spend on it, just mowing the lawn regularly goes a long way in improving your curb appeal.
4. Market Effectively
No matter how great your home looks, if the target buyers don’t know about it, they’ll never make an offer. One of the top things you have to do to sell your house for more is to market it effectively.
Hagan Home Team creates a marketing plan specific to your home. Ask us for your personal marketing plan!
With each listing, we hire a professional photographer. Photos can make, or break, your showing requests. The most important rooms to capture are the kitchen, living space, and primary bedroom. Cell phone photos will not do your home justice.
Keep in mind that “effective” varies from local market to local market. You can contact a local agent at 405-625-2823 to find out what marketing strategies will work best in your market.
5. Work With an Experienced Local Agent
One of the best things you can do to sell your house for more than it’s worth, is to work with an experienced local agent. According to Zillow research, 36% of sellers attempt to sell their homes themselves, but challenges along the way lead many of them to eventually hire an agent. In the end, only 11% of sellers end up selling their home without a real estate agent.
Hagan Home Team knows what it takes to maximize your sale price! Our goal is to bring you multiple offers, and possibly sell the home to one of our buyers. An experienced agent will also have powerful negotiating expertise, which can definitely help you sell for more. When you’re ready to see real results, contact us at 405-625-2823.