Selling Your Home Faster without Dropping the Price

Anyone who decides to sell a home goes into it with expectations about how long the process will take. You might set your timeline based on a variety of personal goals including when you plan to move on to the next home that's right for you.

Unfortunately, external factors--especially real estate market conditions--can make an unexpected difference. When sellers realize that they are getting less interest and fewer offers than they wanted, they often think about lowering their price first. This may seem logical, but often not always the best approach.

Our team of real estate agents in Beavercreek, Ohio have created this 10-step checklist to consider before you drop the price on your home:

1. Tidy Up
   To make an offer on your home, buyers need to be able to envision themselves living there. Hire a professional organizer or rent a storage unit so you can get everything unneeded out of the way.
   
   
2. Clean Up
   De-cluttering is one thing – and it's worth it. However, many homes require a lot more work to bring them back to "like new" condition. Steam clean the carpets and power wash the exteriors.
   
   
3. Improve Your Landscaping
   Curb appeal is something everyone's heard about because it really is that important. Even if you don't have much time for lawn care, make sure the front yard looks neat and tidy from the curb.
   
   
4. De-Decorate the Walls
   There's no need to leave a home completely bare before you start showing it: In fact, that can actually work against you. Still, any eclectic personal items can be a distraction for many buyers.
   
   
5. Spread the Word
   An experienced real estate agent can do a tremendous amount on your behalf. Even so, don't hesitate to spread the word on your own. Friends or family members may know the ideal potential buyer.
   
   
6. Provide Plenty of Photos
   Photos are the first thing most buyers will be drawn to if they encounter your listing online. You should include photos of the exterior and all interiors. Make sure the lighting is perfect for each!
   
   
7. Know the Right Upgrades to Make
   Certain renovations are more valuable than others. A quick coat of paint on interior walls makes a big difference to how a room is perceived. Also think about new kitchen light fixtures.
   
   
8. Get Out the Pet Odors
   Many buyers may be allergic to your furry friend. It's not their fault if it's hard for them to concentrate on the facts of your offer. Deep cleaning can reduce airborne pet dander.
   
   
9. Add a Closet
   When you add a closet to a room, what you're really adding is something far more valuable – a bedroom. Adding a closet can be a quick DIY project or relatively inexpensive work for a pro.
   
   
10. Don't Forget Staging
    Another place where a true real estate expert shines is staging. It might seem like a trope now, but fresh-baked cookies in the kitchen – and many other tactics – really do make a big difference.

The best way to reach your goal of selling your home, contact a REALTOR® you trust. Wright-Patt Realty has over 35 years in the specializing in homes for sale near Wright-Patterson Airforce Base. Contact Wright-Patt Realty to sell your Beavercreek home.