{"id":2077,"date":"2019-08-16T15:55:36","date_gmt":"2019-08-16T15:55:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trepryor.com\/blog\/?p=2077"},"modified":"2023-09-07T19:52:53","modified_gmt":"2023-09-07T19:52:53","slug":"home-selling-101","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trepryor.com\/blog\/home-selling-101\/","title":{"rendered":"Home Selling 101: Top Considerations Before Selling A House"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Real estate isn\u2019t just a matter of training how to \u201ctalk\u201d to people and convincing them to buy your property. A huge part of it is ensuring you\u2019re providing them with the kind of product that they\u2019ll surely buy &#8211; not just because they want it, but because it\u2019s the best option for them. Home Selling 101 is putting your home&#8217;s best foot forward. From the elements of the property itself to the updates to the presentation\u2014making sure everything is in tip-top shape. Below are four keys to focus on that will make your house sell quickly for the highest possible price. <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trepryor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/home-selling-101.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of a home ready to sell\" class=\"wp-image-2079\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trepryor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/home-selling-101.jpg 700w, https:\/\/trepryor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/home-selling-101-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Home Selling 101 means presenting a property that looks great with little to any flaws that might put off prospective buyers.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Aesthetics Seal the Deal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What exactly does the house look like? A huge part of what seals the deal when it comes to house selling is its appearance, so it\u2019s important to make sure your house for sale looks like something people will come home to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What sort of theme or message are you going for? How do you want your clients to <em>feel<\/em> when they buy a house from you? Homes come in different shapes and sizes, and they come in different \u201cmoods\u201d as well. A modern home can be a home office for the professional family, and it can be transformed into a natural haven for those who love nature. Try to identify what \u201cmood\u201d you want your house to present so you can have a design motif to follow.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you\u2019re having a problem decorating your home, you can rely on <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/roadwaymoving.com\" target=\"_blank\">moving companies NYC<\/a> to move furniture and other accessories for you. This saves you the hassle of having to bring the furniture one by one and risking damage to the property &#8211; especially if you\u2019re reusing furniture and accessories in your houses for sale.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Staging is huge! Use your <a href=\"https:\/\/trepryor.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"local real estate expert (opens in a new tab)\">local real estate expert<\/a> to help you stage the property so that it appeals to the largest number of potential buyers possible. This may mean moving or even removing furniture. Of course, painting is usually a good choice. Lastly, lighting is very important. Today&#8217;s buyers want &#8220;light and bright&#8221; so give it to them!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Repairs and Updates Can Improve Your Price <\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trepryor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/painting.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of a wall being painted\" class=\"wp-image-2080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trepryor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/painting.jpg 400w, https:\/\/trepryor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/painting-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Painting is a cost-effective way to update a space and improve a home&#8217;s value.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>House selling has a lot to do with making the right investments and the right calls. And while spending money to renovate a house you\u2019re going to sell can seem counterproductive, it can actually boost the chances of <strong>increasing the sale price<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Before deciding to put a property up for sale, take a tour and check what aspects of the house need <a aria-label=\"immediate repairs (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.trepryor.com\/blog\/top-5-spring-home-improvement-projects\/\" target=\"_blank\">immediate repairs<\/a>. These include walls, ceilings, and flooring. Try to get an estimate of how much you\u2019ll probably need to spend to get these fixed.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you have the budget, try to get these repaired. They don\u2019t have to be the best of the best but they do need to be in proper working order.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Does your house have problems like termites or other damage? Call a pest professional to find out&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.peststrategies.com\/pest-guides\/termite-guides\/termite-inspections\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">how much a&nbsp;termite inspection costs.<\/a> The person following Home Selling 101 will correct these <em>before<\/em> listing. That&#8217;s one less roadblock to a quick sale. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Sometimes, It&#8217;s Location, Location, Location <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t forget to consider the location of the home you\u2019re selling, as sometimes this is a huge factor and a potential deal-breaker for new and veteran homeowners. <a href=\"https:\/\/exprealty.com\/us\/ga\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/exprealty.com\/us\/ga\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Great properties<\/a> will almost always have a good to excellent location. Just what kind of location and neighborhood does your home have?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It helps to identify whether or not your house is in a neighborhood considered \u201cideal\u201d and \u201csafe\u201d for homeowners. Selling a house in an exclusive subdivision or a place accessible to transportation and businesses will increase prices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It\u2019s also important to consider location, especially for <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/mVBn5Lt8Yxt\" target=\"_blank\">long-distance moving companies<\/a>. If a buyer will come from a faraway place or the next state, it\u2019s important to ensure they can have a moving company to rely on. If you can ensure their house move can be more convenient if they buy your property, you might secure a sale.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Documentation Matters <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Another important aspect of successful Home Selling 101 is ensuring you secure proper documentation on the house you want to sell. Transferrable warranties are something that the new owners will value. Gather all your paperwork together so that you have it on hand before it might be needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ensure that all papers on the house are up to date. This is especially if there are specific regulations and laws that can affect the state of things in your home.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Double-check papers with regard to your utility bills and other expenses such as arrears. Getting these fixed can ensure the new owners of the house on sale won\u2019t encounter difficulties.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Home Selling: Planning For Successful House Sales<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Home Selling 101 means tackling all the important things. When it comes to a successful real estate transaction, it\u2019s not just about a slick salesman. It is more about what you are offering. Nothing makes a home sale better than actually <em>showing off<\/em> a good home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the above considerations in mind, you\u2019ll have a good set of things you may want to ensure you have before you proceed with your home sale. And if you don\u2019t have these elements in check, you might want to revisit the drawing board and plan your house sale accordingly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Real estate isn\u2019t just a matter of training how to \u201ctalk\u201d to people and convincing them to buy your property. A huge part of it is ensuring you\u2019re providing them with the kind of product that they\u2019ll surely buy &#8211; not just because they want it, but because it\u2019s the best option for them. 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