A major kiss-of-death for home
sellers could be a lingering listing. Unfortunately the longer a house sits on
the market, the more stigmatized it becomes, especially in this low-inventory climate where homes are being
scooped up as fast as they’re being listed. Follow these simple insider tips to
avoid listing pit-falls and help your house stand out against the rest.
The most common reason a home
doesn’t sell is due to an over-inflated price tag. If a house is priced
appropriately there is no reason the seller shouldn’t be getting multiple
offers. First, the seller must be educated about the current market and the
homes around them. A Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) is crucial to know what
similar houses are selling for. One factor affecting the price may be the
seller’s current debt; listing with a flat fee MLS listing service (like House
Connect) saves the home-seller potentially thousands of dollars, giving the
seller some wiggle room in their asking price. House Connect also offers a free
CMA when you call in to help you determine the best price for your home.
Another common sale-killer:
presentation, namely décor & repairs. While the currently low inventory
means there aren’t as many fish in the sea, home buyers are still looking for their fish. It is important to present
your home as being well-suited for any potential buyer. That means keeping it
clean & airy, NO CLUTTER, using neutral colors, and highlighting your
house’s best aspects.
Don’t forget DIY home remedies.
Some inexpensive repairs could keep bad first-impressions at bay. Replacing old
door hinges, light switch plates, and heating & AC vent covers is
inexpensive yet priceless for savvy sellers.
House Connect offers its sellers extensive access to tips on home
staging, DIY repairs, & current market trends via our various social media profiles, website, & blog.
Last Listing Toxin: Lack of
Exposure. You could have the best property in the world…decorated perfectly for
any buyer, no repairs needed, and priced immaculately…but if no buyer can see
it you may as well be located on the moon. Listing with House Connect gets your
listing in both Atlanta MLS services and syndicated on over 100 websites! Better
yet with House Connect, YOU can provide the pictures of your property that will
be exposed on all those sites. That means capturing each room at its best
angle, promoting that great view from the family room that only you know about,
and highlighting your outdoor entertainment area with a seasonal place setting
when the sun hits it just right.
Avoiding these common listing
pitfalls and thinking outside of the box will help you sell your home in no
time. Listing with House Connect for a flat fee of $499* and using our
expertise will help you sell even quicker AND save you money. How much easier
can it get?
We also offer plenty of selling tips online! Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Google+, Twitter, & Pinterest as well as subscribing to this blog. We’re constantly sharing our market-insider tips on home staging, DIY home renovations, and market trends to keep you ahead of the competition. Not to mention the money you’ll save in commission prices!
Please feel free to post
comments, send emails, visit our social media pages and the House
Connect website, or call us directly at 678-256-2753 for more info. We have
dedicated, knowledgeable professionals waiting to assist you with selling your
home without the pricey commissions.
**House Connect is a Roswell,
Georgia real estate company offering an alternative to the high cost of selling
your home. We offer Atlanta residents a flat fee MLS listing service which
saves thousands of dollars versus using the traditional real estate consultant.
