Selling Your Property... How to Make it easier and sell faster!

Selling a home is not easy, but with careful planning and the help of a good real estate agent, you will get the optimal price for your home with minimal headaches. There are many factors to consider when selling your home. The first step is to find a real estate agent you trust and who listens to you.

Rickerd Realty's team will ensure that everything goes smoothly when selling your home. Our agents will help you set the right price for your home and we know the prices of comparable home sales in your area, which will give you an idea of the appropriate pricing level. We will also perform other important tasks, such as creating advertisements, screening prospective buyers and presenting your home in the best possible light. At Rickerd Realty, we also review the contract to make sure it reflects your best interest. Finally, we screen for the buyers who are most likely to be interested in your home and be able to make the best offer on it.

When selling your home, we can provide you with information on comparable homes that have recently sold or are currently for sale in your area. Prospective buyers will likely be looking at these other homes and comparing them to yours. That’s why it’s a good idea to know as much about the competition as possible.
It is a good idea to hire an inspector to uncover any potential issues or problems prospective buyers may have with your home. This will give you the option to fix any important problems ahead of time and to more accurately set a reasonable price, thereby avoiding stalling the process or any difficulties in negotiating the price. We can, if you need, be able to help you find a reputable inspector.

When selling a home, the importance of sprucing up the home cannot be underestimated. Renovations usually don’t pay for themselves, but renovating the kitchen and bathroom will get you the most return on investment when selling your home.
Making sure your home is clean, with a fresh coat of paint can make it much more appealing to prospective buyers, which is often reflected in a higher selling price. Hiring a professional cleaner, especially for kitchens and bathrooms is a good idea. First impressions are also very important, so make sure your lawn, gardens and front of the house are all in good shape. If your home is cluttered, then buyers will not be able to picture themselves living in your home, so make sure to clear out most of the artwork and personal items.
Another thing to consider when selling your home is the time of year you put it on the market. In typical markets, home sales peak around April and May and are strong right through to July. In the fall and winter, home sales fall. It may be possible to get a higher price for your home during fall and winter, since there are fewer homes available for sale. It may also ensure a quick closing if you sell around the end of the year, because buyers may want to get tax deductions.

If you follow these basic suggestions, and use the assistance of a good real estate agent, the process of selling your home will be a financial success and not too stressful.