Seek Professional Help – For What it’s Worth
Previously, on ‘My Staged Life’…
Nobody will give your house a first look, let alone a second, if they don’t like what they see when they drive by − they’ll just keep driving. Most foreclosures don’t have to worry about this, they’re selling cheap enough that prospective buyers will have plenty of money left over for a quick, professional cleanup, a coat of paint, professional landscaping and a good decorator.
You on the other hand, aren’t selling your home for such a considerably low price. You have to make your house stand out in the best way
possible. You have to make your house stand out, even from the other houses on your street; even from houses that aren’t even on the market!
Have your home appraised − after you’ve finished any cleanup or repairs, of course. Having a professional come out and tell
you what your home is worth is the best way to decide what your asking price should be. It also helps ensure that your buyer won’t run into financing difficulties. You can bet their lender will send out their own appraiser and they won’t lend your buyer more than the house is worth. Knowing this information at the start can mean less time negotiating, as well as a quicker sale. The easier you make it for a buyer to buy, the more likely they’ll be to do so. This is another thing foreclosures don’t have to worry about; they’re selling so cheap they’re almost always worth more than asking price. Providing the best value for your buyer’s money is your competitive edge.