Selling Tips

Everyone wants to get the most money they can from the sale of their home. Here are a few ways to make your home more salable.

• Get a realistic idea of your home’s value – An experienced agent who knows the area and the market can give you a good idea of a realistic asking price. This is a time to put sentiment aside and take a realistic look at your home’s value in comparison with similar homes in the area. Keep in mind that not all money spent on improvements can be recovered when the home is sold. Don’t believe someone who flatters you with an above-market price just to get the listing. Pricing a home right from the beginning makes it more marketable and is generally less expensive than starting too high to begin with.
• Have your home inspected – Buyers expect a home to be in good repair when they move in, so have your home inspected up-front. There’s nothing worse than being surprised by unexpected and expensive repairs coming off your bottom-line after you’ve signed a contract and bought another home.
• Make your home attractive to buyers – Simple things like uncluttering closets and painting the trim can make a good impression. A good agent can advise you on how to show your home off to its best advantage.
• Get a good agent – A good agent who is a member of the National Association of Realtors can help you with all of the above. Interview agents until you find someone you trust and are comfortable with.  And if you want a great agent, just give O’Hara Realty a call.