Tag: Sellers

This can put some sellers in a tricky situation, but you do have a couple of options. You can ask your real estate agent to add a contingency in the contract that stipulates the sale of the current property will depend on the acquisition of a new property.  Keep in mind that this will potentially keep the house in the market for longer since only a buyer with a flexible closing date will be willing to wait. This could also mean an offer below asking price. You could try to arrange temporarily staying with friends or family and keeping your furniture in a storage unit while the transactions are taking place. If done right, you could potentially sell faster and close on a better financial deal.

Once you have committed to sell your house there are a few things you can do to make it more appealing to potential buyers. Curb AppealThe first impression your house makes is very important. Some buyers make up their mind even before stepping foot inside the house. Make sure the house is nicely painted, trim any bushes, throw away any trash, clean windows, and make sure the house number’s are easy to find.FunctionalityIf you are marketing to end buyers make sure the house is functional. All the electrical, mechanical and plumbing fixtures should work properly.PicturesMake sure your listing agent has pictures of every room of the house. The more pictures a house has for promotional purpose the more interest it will grab from potential buyers.StagingIf you are selling a vacant house, it ...