There are many reasons why you may want to
sell your home as quickly as possible – a job transfer to another city, a divorce, financial reasons, etc. Or it may be as simple as the desire to get through the potentially stressful house-selling process as quickly as possible.
How Long Does it Take to Sell a House?
You may wonder what is considered a quick sale. Remember, there are several stages of selling a house – listing the property, accepting an offer, appraisal and inspection, final negotiations, and closing. How long all those stages take can vary, but according to
Rocket Mortgage, in March 2023, it took an average of 54 days (up from 38 days in March 2022) to sell a home. So, there’s your benchmark.
5 Tips to Sell Your Home Quickly
- Hire an Experienced Real Estate Agent.
One of the best ways to speed up the sale of your home is to hire an experienced real estate agent. They have worked with other sellers looking for a quick sale, have connections that could help you find a buyer, and will know the local housing market. They can walk you through the entire process –setting the right price, listing your home, scheduling showings, negotiating, etc.
- Set the Right Price.
Setting the right price can be tricky. You don’t want to price it too low and leave money on the table. But then again, you don’t want to set it too high – especially if selling quickly is a priority – and find yourself sitting on a property that doesn’t sell. You may also spend more time negotiating if you set the price too high.
To determine the right price, consider the current housing market and look at comparable homes that recently sold. If selling your home quickly is your top priority, consider setting the price slightly lower to generate more interest.
Another psychological strategy to consider is “charm pricing,” which claims that setting the price of a product (in this case, a house) ending in an odd number will sell better. An experienced real estate agent is invaluable when it comes to pricing your home to achieve your goals.
- Make Your Home More Appealing to Buyers
If you want your home to sell quickly (and at the best price), you need to spend some time making it more appealing to buyers. At the very least, you should clean and declutter your home. Potential buyers need to be able to picture themselves living in your home.
Here are additional
tips to make your home more appealing to buyers:
- Make a good first impression
- Keep it neutral
- Remove pets
- Go through your closets and cabinets
- Light up your home
- De-personalize
- Focus on the kitchen
- Boost your curb appeal
- Take care of quick repairs
- Keep your home in show-ready condition 24/7
Be prepared to allow potential buyers to tour your home when they’re ready – even with less than 24-hour notice – if you want to find the right buyer more quickly.
- Offer Incentives
Another way to incentivize potential buyers and sell your home more quickly is to offer incentives, such as covering closing costs, agreeing to inspections, offering a transferable home warranty, and working with their move-in dates. This may be enough for a buyer to choose your house over another.
Go With a Top Realtor in Berks County
Pete Heim has been serving Berks County buyers and sellers for over 35 years. Put his extensive Berks County experience to work for you!
Contact Pete and his team today at
610-745-3378 or
610-898-1441 or
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