Let me start off by saying we MAY not be the real estate brokerage for you. At House Connect we pride ourselves on being a service for savvy sellers. If you need someone to jump through hoops, swallow fire & conjure miracles to sell your house, you can throw a rock & hit someone claiming to do so…and you’ll pay a pretty penny for them to try. BUT, if you are willing to take our advice, make wise decisions & provide good resources, we can help you walk away from your transaction with more money….you know, if you’re into that sort of thing. Below are a few things your competitors can teach you to become more real estate savvy.
#1. Get An Audience
You can have the best house in the world but no buyers if no one knows about it. The FIRST rule of selling is to get in the MLS system. The majority of buyers are set up on automatic email notifications of homes fitting their desired criteria currently listed in the MLS. If you’re not on it, they won’t see it, but they WILL see your neighbor’s house for sale that is.
#2.. Highlight Your Assets
Once you’re in the MLS system, take the time to list ALL the features of your house. This is the info that buyers cater their ideal home criteria to. If they request info on only energy efficient houses or homes with a level lot for pets, your real estate may fit the bill but not be seen because you haven’t properly described it.
#3. Pictures Speak Volumes
Once you’ve properly listed your house & made the email rounds to your potential buyers, it’s important to remember your competitors have too. If your neighbor’s similar house has better pictures, you’re likely to be passed over. Take the time to take great photos of your house yourself. Get rid of ridiculous clutter & take clear shots of the best areas, after all…no one knows the best view in your house better than you.
#4. Pricing Is Everything
At the end of the day, ANYTHING will sell if it’s priced competitively enough. Get a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) of your competitors’ prices; list with a flat fee Listing service so that you can lower the amount of your house without lowering the amount of your take home.
#5 You Don’t NEED A Traditional Real Estate Agent
One thing you may or may not know is that your competitors who have listed with a traditional real estate agent will have to pay that agent a percentage of the sales price, probably, 3-6%. With a flat fee MLS Listing company you can get ALL of the above advantages while spending MUCH less with a up front flat fee. This gives you the ability to lower your price significantly less than your competitors (see #4) OR simply take home more money. Call us today to get a free CMA, list for a low flat fee, & out smart those other guys.
To find out more about our flat fee MLS listing service that can save you thousands of dollars versus a traditional real estate brokerage, call us today or visit us online & “let’s get moving!” 770.640.6800 www.houseconnectnow.com
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Please feel free to post comments, send emails, visit our social media pages and the House Connect website, or call us directly at 770-640-6800 for more info. We have dedicated, knowledgeable professionals waiting to assist you with selling your home without the pricey commissions.
House Connect is an Atlanta flat fee MLS listing company offering an alternative to the high cost of selling your home. We offer a discount realty service which saves Atlanta home sellers thousands of dollars versus using the traditional real estate brokerage.
* * A transaction fee of .005 x the sales price will be paid at closing.
