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Selling Your Home - Time-tested Techniques

It's about the market
When the market is hot, buyers are around every corner. When the market is slow, sellers have a harder time getting good prices for their homes. Even in the hottest markets, getting top dollar is a challenge when you don't have 20 buyers battling it out in a bidding war. Homeowners can take effective -- and very inexpensive -- measures to make their property more desirable and valuable to potential buyers.

A checklist of techniques includes:

Clear the clutter inside -- and outside.
Inside, personal touches have to go. Buyers need to be able to think of your home as their own potential personal home. Minimize family photos, diplomas, trophies, and souvenirs -- a great way to get ahead on your packing. Excess furniture has got to go. Potential buyers bumping into bureaus and extra chairs can make them think the bedrooms are too small.
You love your pet(s) -- but will potential buyers?
A tough hurdle is passing the "smell test." Always keep your home free of pet messes and odors. It really might be a good idea to keep your pets out of sight during showings. You love them -- but will they?
Let an expert sell your house.
Many people think they save money when they "do it themselves." However, the buying and selling of homes is not for the inexperienced. So many new regulations are in place that a trained Realtor® can save you thousands of dollars. Also, most Realtors® spend their own money advertising your property, on the chance they will sell it and recoup their time and money. If you want to sell your home yourself, you will soon find that an individual purchasing ads in newspapers and magazines does not get the price break a busy Realto® will receive. Using a Realtor® is smart business.
Check your home's "curb appeal."
Yards really help in selling a home. When buyers do their research on the Internet, they can tell which homes have the best looking yard. Keep your yard mowed, give your gardens an extra hour to make sure they are neat and healthy, and repair visible damage. Always keep junk, including trash barrels, out of sight.

Finally, with over 80% of buyers using the Internet, listing your home with a Realtor® provides people all over the country with access to your home. It increases the odds that you will find a qualified buyer. Contact Herald Real Estate today for more information on selling your home.

Seller - Frequently Asked Questions

I'm moving out of the area, what should I do first?
If your move will take you out of the area, Herald Real Estate has access to top Realtors® anywhere in the United States. Simply let us know your plans and we will have someone in touch with you who can provide you with relocation assistance for your destination.

What about For Sale By Owner?
Like many home sellers, you may explore trying to sell it yourself as a For Sale By Owner. A recent study indicated that over 75% of For Sale By Owners decided within 60 days after beginning that process to use the services of a Realtor® to get their home sold. Selling a home is a complex process and Herald Real Estate can help you every step of the way. If you were going to court, would you use the services of an attorney or would you represent yourself? We think you would agree that you would want to use a person with experience in such an important matter. Any Realtor® can list your home.