Getting higher offers on your home. Many people look to accomplish that. Many overlook the simple methods to achieve it. Don’t make the mistakes that so many make. Instead, follow these simple rules to get top dollar.
If you’re selling a home in Las Vegas, your REALTOR® has the same goal you do: To sell quickly and at the best possible profit. But how do you go about getting higher offers? This guide explains exactly what you need to do to get the best possible offers on your home.
5 Secrets to Getting Higher Offers on Your Home
Though there are many ways to appeal to buyers, these are the five secrets you need to know to bring in the highest offers on your home for sale:
- Listen to your REALTOR on pricing
- Make repairs
- Declutter and clean everything
- Stage your home with buyers in mind
- Let in all the natural light
Here’s a closer look at each.
Secret #1 to Getting Higher Offers on Your Home: Listen to Your REALTOR on Pricing
When you tell a real estate agent that you’d like to sell your home, they’ll start crunching numbers. Your agent will look at homes that have recently sold, homes that are currently on the market, and homes that were on the market but never sold. Every home your real estate agent looks at will be comparable to yours in size, location and amenities.
Real estate agents do this in order to determine how much buyers are most likely willing to pay for a home like yours on today’s market. The result is a realistic sales price. You should absolutely listen to your real estate agent’s guidance on home pricing. That’s because your agent has done the math, and they know what buyers are currently paying for homes that are like yours.
If you price your home too high, the buyers who could afford it if it were priced properly we’ll never see it; that’s because most people begin their home searches online, where they set price parameters. If you price it too low, you’re leaving money on the table. Your agent can give you a range for pricing, and we can’t stress this enough: You should pick a sales price within that range.
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Secret #2 to Getting Higher Offers on Your Home: Make Repairs Before You List
When someone makes an offer on a home, they typically hire a home inspector to check things out and make sure that they’re getting a good deal. An inspector will check everything from a home’s systems to its structure – and everything in between. Then, the inspector will provide the buyer with a detailed report that includes everything that’s wrong with the home.
Buyers usually use home inspection reports to negotiate with sellers. For example, if a buyer finds out that the HVAC system needs to be repaired, they may ask you to make the repair, to come down on the sales price, or to offer them a credit so they can make the repair themselves. However, if you make all the repairs before your buyer hires an inspector, there will be nothing for the inspector to find – and that means buyers have less to negotiate with, and you’ll come closer to getting your asking price for the home.
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Secret #3 to Getting Higher Offers on Your Home: Declutter and Clean Everything
When you sell a home, you’re not simply selling a space to live. You’re actually selling a lifestyle. That means you have to show buyers that they will enjoy living in your home – and the best way to do that is to ensure that it’s decluttered and spotlessly clean.
Decluttering is important so that buyers can understand how spacious your home truly is. Cleaning is equally important; you want to show buyers that your home is clean and easy to keep that way. Though buyers may not notice that you’ve cleaned everything, they will certainly notice if you don’t. For many people, the best way to get a spotlessly clean home is to hire a professional. If you hire a professional, you’ll save yourself time – and you’ll only need to maintain with the professional has done while your home is on the market.
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Secret #4 to Getting Higher Offers on Your Home: Stage Your Home With Buyers in Mind
Home staging is an art. It’s a way to make sure your home appeals to the widest possible range of buyers. That means removing personalized decor, such as family photos, politically themed decorations, collections and anything that could be considered controversial. You can replace those items with more neutral items. Think about your favorite luxury hotel; that’s the look you’re going for.
Related: 5 tips to help you use plants in home staging
Secret #5 to Getting Higher Offers on Your Home: Let in All the Natural Light
Buyers love light, bright spaces, so now may be a great time to replace heavy draperies and outdated window treatments. It’s also a great time to invest in mirrors, which you can place opposite your most picturesque and largest windows (mirrors amplify light and make spaces appear larger). when buyers come to tour your home, make sure your blinds are pulled all the way up and your drapes are pulled all the way back. That way, you can let in as much natural light as possible.
Pro Tip: You should also update old light fixtures. Head to your favorite home improvement store and check out the lighting section; there’s a good chance you’ll find something that you – and prospective buyers – will love.
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