Once you've decided to sell your home, your top priorities should be developing a selling strategy that attracts offers and a plan for overcoming the hurdles that can delay your sale.
Here are four tips to smooth out potential bumps in the road before you even hit them and to make sure your transaction finishes as fast as possible.
Trust Your Agent
Hiring an experienced real estate agent will make the selling that much easier. Your agent is your best possible source of advice to position your home favorably against the competition.
Outwit the Competition with Incentives
With other houses nearby or in the same price range for sale, it helps to sweeten the pot for the buyer who's on the fence. Talk with your agent about the best incentives to offer in your area.
Resist the Temptation to Hover
Resist the temptation to hang around and "help" potential buyers during their visit. This interferes with an agent's job and makes it harder for buyers to imagine owning and living in the home.
Expect to Negotiate
Offers and counter-offers keep your potential sale alive. Negotiations are less stressful when you decide in advance how low you're willing to go early. Ultimately, you decide what to accept, but talk with your agent early about your expectations and stay open to his or her advice on what price is best for today's market.
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