Sell your Gwinnett Co., GA home fast
That is the goal if you are a seller.
Yesterday, in the REALTOR® Magazine Daily Briefing there was a short report on the findings of a story in Baltimore. It seems that getting a house to sell fast in even a tough market (and Baltimore is a tough market) takes the same things it does at any other time.
- They’re priced better than comparable listings.
- They show like model homes.
- They have a full force of marketing, including enticing Internet photos, behind them.
The story in it’s entirety is pretty good, pointing out the things that need to be done to sell a house in the current climate. Painting, freshening up dated rooms, de-cluttering and other staging and decorating techniques.
Utilizing these techniques pushed these properties to sell quite quickly. And, in the case of Baltimore, 13% of the properties that sold in November went from listing to contract in under two weeks. The average Days on Market in that area is 105 days.
The houses mentioned in the story were priced competitively, and because of that, recieved multiple offers, and sold at very close to list price. Listing high, so that there is “negotiation room” is NOT a good strategy. Buyers look at the list price and eliminate properties.
Here is a link to the story in the Baltimore Sun.
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It’s very interesting to keep tabs upon the feelings of the community since they will often have a significant say in the appeal of the area and of the real estate market there. Knowledge is power and having a firm grasp upon your target audience can do nothing but help. Can you think of 5 other ways to prepare yourself for market conditions?
Tim,
If I am preparing a listing, there are plenty of things to do. Things like fresh paint, Of course, the same types of steps need to be taken outside. Clean up around the house, paint the front door, give the landscaping a fresh trim, or possibly even update. Make sure that the driveway is clean… get rid of any stains as much as possible. Write, or have written, compelling copy for the listing and ads. Get very good photos… and lots of them. A virtual tour is becoming mandatory now. Make sure that the house is a step above every other competitive property in the area.
Thanks for commenting.