Before listing your house for sale, there is some planning to do.
SELLING YOUR HOUSE
Considerations:
1. Is it a good time to sell my house, how will the current market affect me?
If you have lived in your house for few years, your chances to be profitable might be high.
2. Finances:
Look at your mortgage pay out so you can determine the profit from selling your house against the 'possible selling price"
3. Contact a Real Estate Professional (Realtor)
A Realtor will help you to evaluate the price of your house at the current market.
4. Final decision:
A properly priced house can always compete in any market.
Once you have decided to list your house for sale:
1. Get ready to sell
2. Decide along with your realtor the right listing price for the house.
3. Cooperate with your Real Estate Agent by keeping your house tidy at all times.
Getting Ready to Sell
If you are making repairs or renovations o get your house ready to be listed.
It is very important you consult a professional to make the right changes, those that would make your house able to compete with other houses in the market. Ultimately you could find good tips in the web or by visiting CREB - Seller Resources.
Note: You could also contact your Real Estate Agent for some advise.
Price
Price Pricing your house right makes it competitive with other similar properties and remendously increases your chances of selling it within the first two months.
Problems with Over-Pricing
Reduces number of potential offers
Lowers agents response, consequently number of showings
Limits qualified buyers and could create appraisal issues
Competing homes become more attractive in comparison
Wastes money and time for the seller.
(For more information, please visit CREB)
Keep your place ready for Showings
Buyers are turned off by even the smallest amount of uncleanliness or odour, resulting in a loss of thousands to the seller. Make your home squeaky clean, generating a faster sale and more money as a result.Create space by eliminating old junk and clutter. It will make an easier move for you tooIf you have pets, or a home exposed to smoke or diaper changes, extinguish all odours. Buyers will notice! For more information, please visit CREB - Seller Resources