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How To Sell Quickly For A Job Relocation
- By Jamie Mades
- Published 11/6/2008
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Jamie Mades
Jamie Mades is a Realtor in the Colorado area, specializing in residential homes for sale and Military PCS services. Contact him if you want to know more about homes near Fort Carson or Peterson AFB Homes for Sale.
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When you’re in the military or your company transfers you, moving at a moment’s notice is just part of the job. However, if you own your home, moving comes with a great deal of hassle and complications. The uncertainty in the housing market has certainly not helped matters. If you have to sell quickly, you may be worried that you will not sell in time. But there are some things that you can do to ensure a quick sell and cut down on the complications of moving military style.
Before we get into the tips that will help you sell your home quickly, let’s take a few minutes to talk about the complications that may be involved with selling your home at a moment’s notice. If you were not planning to sell, you may not have all of the projects that you were doing around the home finished. The real estate market in your area may also be experiencing some turbulence. Not to mention that you have to find a new home and be ready to move on a set date, a date not set by you or by your real estate agent.
Words of Wisdom for When You Have to Sell Quick
Making a quick sell has a little to do with luck, but it has more to do with how you market your home and present it to buyers. The following tips will help you sell your home fast:
• Market your Home – Marketing your home involves a lot more than placing an ad in the paper. You need to place ads, post signs, host open houses…Basically, you need to do everything possible to get people in to look at your home. Host a neighborhood fundraiser in your home. Put your home on the auction block. Do anything it takes to generate attention.
• Hire a Real Estate Agent – When it comes to marketing your home, the greatest asset you can have on your side is a real estate agent. A real estate agent can present your home to the largest amount of potential buyers. Yes, you should continue to market your home yourself, but having the help of an agent can take a lot of the pressure off.
• Spruce It Up – No one wants to buy an ugly house or a house that doesn’t leave a lasting impression. Buyers usually visit numerous homes before they make a decision. Make your house stand out by giving it a fresh coat of pain. Make all necessary repairs and give it some curb appeal.
• Stage for Success – In order to sell quickly, you need to stage your home. Take out all clutter and items that you have stored. Put these in storage. Leave only the basic necessities. Furniture and decorative items are a must. However, if yours are worn, borrow some other items to change the “feel” of your home.
• Set a Competitive Price – Homes that are sold for less than their value sell quickly. If you have some room to negotiate, lower the list price of your home. If your home is a bargain, it will not last long on the market no matter how unstable it is.
In addition to attracting buyers quickly, you can also speed up the transaction once you have a buyer on the line. You can ask for a quick closing date. You may even want to help schedule inspections to move things along more quickly. Being accessible for all questions and concerns also helps speed things up.
Selling your home quickly is a challenge; but it’s a challenge you can meet. With a little bit of planning and creativity, you can sell your home quicker than you think. Another option that is open to you is turning your home into a rental property until you can sell it. You may even want to offer owner financing to attract more buyers. Just keep your eyes on the prize, and you will sell in no time.
Before we get into the tips that will help you sell your home quickly, let’s take a few minutes to talk about the complications that may be involved with selling your home at a moment’s notice. If you were not planning to sell, you may not have all of the projects that you were doing around the home finished. The real estate market in your area may also be experiencing some turbulence. Not to mention that you have to find a new home and be ready to move on a set date, a date not set by you or by your real estate agent.
Words of Wisdom for When You Have to Sell Quick
Making a quick sell has a little to do with luck, but it has more to do with how you market your home and present it to buyers. The following tips will help you sell your home fast:
• Market your Home – Marketing your home involves a lot more than placing an ad in the paper. You need to place ads, post signs, host open houses…Basically, you need to do everything possible to get people in to look at your home. Host a neighborhood fundraiser in your home. Put your home on the auction block. Do anything it takes to generate attention.
• Hire a Real Estate Agent – When it comes to marketing your home, the greatest asset you can have on your side is a real estate agent. A real estate agent can present your home to the largest amount of potential buyers. Yes, you should continue to market your home yourself, but having the help of an agent can take a lot of the pressure off.
• Spruce It Up – No one wants to buy an ugly house or a house that doesn’t leave a lasting impression. Buyers usually visit numerous homes before they make a decision. Make your house stand out by giving it a fresh coat of pain. Make all necessary repairs and give it some curb appeal.
• Stage for Success – In order to sell quickly, you need to stage your home. Take out all clutter and items that you have stored. Put these in storage. Leave only the basic necessities. Furniture and decorative items are a must. However, if yours are worn, borrow some other items to change the “feel” of your home.
• Set a Competitive Price – Homes that are sold for less than their value sell quickly. If you have some room to negotiate, lower the list price of your home. If your home is a bargain, it will not last long on the market no matter how unstable it is.
In addition to attracting buyers quickly, you can also speed up the transaction once you have a buyer on the line. You can ask for a quick closing date. You may even want to help schedule inspections to move things along more quickly. Being accessible for all questions and concerns also helps speed things up.
Selling your home quickly is a challenge; but it’s a challenge you can meet. With a little bit of planning and creativity, you can sell your home quicker than you think. Another option that is open to you is turning your home into a rental property until you can sell it. You may even want to offer owner financing to attract more buyers. Just keep your eyes on the prize, and you will sell in no time.
