Seek Professional Help – Get Real with a Realtor
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!
No, that title’s not a stab at your mental health. Well, maybe.
You may, very well, know what your home is worth. You may well be capable of selling it yourself. You may even be an excellent decorator. None of that means anything to a savvy buyer. If you believe that it does, you should definitely seek professional help.
When a buyer sees a house for sale by owner, their eyes light up. They know − they just know − they’ll be able to talk you down, considerably, in price. If they can’t, they’ll lose interest. If they can, you’ll lose money. Hire a reputable realtor − no, not just because it alliterates; though, that is a benefit. A realtor from a reputable local agency will, at the very least, place a sign in front of your home. That sign tells buyers they’re dealing with a professional. It also assures them that they’re being given a fair deal. A good realtor will also actively seek out buyers for your home. This is never a bad thing.