Preparing to Sell Your Home

Deciding to sell your home can be an emotional decision. Keep these tips in mind to feel confident you're making the right decision for you at this time.

1. Price Your Home Right

The housing market shifted in 2022. Homes aren't necessarily flying off the market with multiple over asking offers in a matter of days. As mortgage rates rose, buyer demand eased, and the number of homes for sale increased.  As a seller, be sure to discuss the current local market with an experienced agent to be sure to price your home right based on where the market is today. If you price your house too high, you run the risk of deterring buyers. And if you go too low, you’re leaving money on the table. Appropriately priced homes are still selling quickly and with good overall terms.

2. Keep Your Emotions in Check

Every room has memories, and it’s often hard to separate the emotional value of a house from its fair market price. Let your agent guide you with market statistics, return on investment of upgrades and renovations, and negotiations that will net you a fair market value.

3. Stage Your Home Properly

While you may love your decor and how you’ve customized your home over the years, not all buyers will feel the same way about your design aesthetic. Staging is very important in order for your house to appeal to the greatest number of potential buyers. Focus on your home's first impression. Create a welcoming property that will make buyers fall in love at first sight. And second and third sight, too!  Remove your personal photos and decorative items, get rid of clutter, remove excess furnishings to make the home appear bigger and brighter.  Buyers want to be able to see themselves living in your home. Staged homes tend to sell for higher prices than those that are not staged.

4. Work with Your Agent

A real estate professional is your best bet for getting your home sold with the best overall terms and price!