Whether you are planning to move into a new home quickly or want to make sure you receive an offer with the desired asking price, there are easy ways to ensure you have a successful home sale. Those ways are as follows:

Partnership

The first step to successfully selling your home is partnering with the right real estate agent. Reading reviews of agents can assist in your selection process. Try to find a Realtor who is diligent about monitoring MLS listings and is knowledgeable on recent sales in your neighborhood. An agent who is technology-friendly and utilizes digital tools is important as well.

Promotion

While your real estate agent will assist in promoting your house, it is important to follow up and make sure your listing is on all of the main online portals. These include, but are not limited to: Zillow, Trulia and Realtor.com. It can also help to have your listing on social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter. Ask your agent if they have business pages on social media outlets for sharing these posts.

Make sure to add many photos to all of the posts. Modern prospective homebuyers do their shopping online and attend open houses based on the images in listings. The quality of these photos should be better than that of photos taken on a cell phone. Hiring a professional to take these photos isn’t typically necessary, however.

You can also include information about living in the neighborhood, such as your favorite local restaurants, the recreation areas and parks, and the quality of the schools.

Upgrades

The easiest way to upgrade your space quickly and on a budget is to enhance your lighting. If you have dark drapes, it is best to remove those entirely and clean the windows. Lampshades should be on the lighter side and dust-free. While high-wattage light bulbs may not be ideal for daily living, they are great for presentation. The bright atmosphere will give homebuyers an instant cheery feeling.

The kitchen is another major selling point, and easily staged. By setting your kitchen table, potential homebuyers can begin to see their future family meals. This is a great time to use your nice china, flatware and linens. You can even add seasonal touches to this area, but make sure to keep it simple and organized.

Storage is a priority for many homebuyers, so removing half of your belongings from your closet is an easy way to show the organized space available.

Personalization

One of the most important steps before showing your home is removing any personal items. Homebuyers want to envision themselves in their new space, and that process is easier without the current homeowners’ photos and keepsakes.

Removing your pets from the home during viewings is vital as well. This includes all pet accessories, such as litter boxes and food dishes. Though your pets are a part of the family, they can give buyers a false impression that your house is not clean.

Timing

Choosing the right season for selling your home makes a significant difference. Spring and summer are prime buying seasons, and if you are able to wait until after winter to sell your home, you may find more lucrative results. For places that do not have a harsh winter, January is also a great month to list. Some challenges come with selling in the popular seasons, which bring more competition and listings. However, pricing your home to sell should alleviate any difficulties in that department.

At Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation Fort Lauderdale, we want to make sure you transition into a new home seamlessly. Contact one of our loan officers today for more tips!