When You are a First Time Seller

• Selling your house for the first time can easily be a rewarding experience. Years ago when you bought it as your first home, you received that sense of accomplishment, of pride knowing that you just bought a home for yourself and your family, a place where you can live and grow and watch as life unfolds. Now, for whatever reason, you are ready to embark on a new journey, whether it’s to a better job or to be nearer to children for retirement, you are ready to sell your house. It’s your first sale, so let’s make it a good one!

• You learned a lot when buying your home. Now there are a few things to learn when it comes to making the sale. Start by talking to a member of our team. We can help you get all the information you need when it comes to selling your home. From what other homes on your street have sold for to what ways you can boost the value of your home, we are in the know and want to help you as much as possible.

• If you are a first time seller, start simple. Clean up your home so surfaces are dust free and open up areas by removing clutter. De-personalize your home so prospective buyers have an easier time envisioning themselves living there. It’s also important to have rooms make sense, so if you have an office desk in the kitchen, it’s best to move it to another area or put it in storage. Areas of the house need to be clean, clear, and concise so people know exactly what is what and can feel good about moving through the home. And if something is broken, then be sure to fix it!

• Understand what other homes in your area and similar to your house are selling for. Real estate agents do plenty of homework, but you should be aware also so you can understand why an agent may decide to drop the price a little or make other changes regarding money. We’ll always answer your questions and keep you up to date on what’s happening with your house. We’re just a phone call or an email away.

• Making sure everyone everywhere knows your house is for sale means more possible buyers and more offers. When you have more offers, it can mean a bit of a bidding war—which is great for you because it means an even better price! To ensure that people know your house is for sale, placing it on the internet is the ideal spot. We can easily take care of that for you, putting it on numerous websites that people peruse, such as Remax. With color pictures and all the information, people will make note of your house and come to visit in the future.

• These are just a few of the things you need to know as a first time seller. There are other, more in-depth items such as closing costs and handling negotiations, but we can help you with anything. Just call us or email us today and we can answer all your questions when it comes to selling your house.