tip to sell a house?

Question

selling a house any tips?

Answer 1

If you are selling by owner and aren't having success...you might want to think about lease-to-own. We have bought and sold several homes in the last couple of years and had no problem selling by owner (4 days to 3 weeks on the market!!). However, this time it took us 8 months and no bites. We knew we were asking the right price and the house was gorgeous! We did all the "sell techniques"....nothing! We even hired a realtor for a couple of months.....still nothing! This market is bad right now. Once we put it on Craigslist (and several other sites like it) as for sale by lease-to-own we had overwhelming response....within a day! We have had the house leased for a couple of weeks and things went very smoothly. We are still getting calls from others that are interested.
Not only are we getting the asking price, we are also getting an extra $400 a month above our mortgage during the lease term. Plus, we are helping out a single dad with 4 kids while he is working on repairing his credit. He is working with a lender now and hopes to get his financing months before his lease is up.
Hope it works out!

Answer 2

Think back to when you first fell in love with the house. What did you like, what did you dislike? Highlight the positives and upgrade the negatives. Chances are that if you're selling, you know what's wrong with it. Get busy and make those repairs.
Also, there are certain things that every home needs to sell fast. And you want it to sell fast, don't you?
According to my experience and my research, curb appeal, a flawless roof, upgraded bathrooms and kitchens are "the thing" that sells houses.
Make sure there aren't any smells in the house that might offput potential investors/buyers. Clean, even if that means hiring someone to clean it for you. Paint, find out what colors are "hot."
Let the sun shine in! The brighter the better.
Lastly, make them an offer they can't resist. Yup, you're making an 'offer' so to speak; you're offering your house to the market. Add a little something special that makes the buyers swoon for, remember and spend their hard-earned savings on your house. Buying a home is an investment, after all. What could you offer to make this the BEST possible investment for your buyer? Perhaps you could offer to pay some of the closing costs. Are you offering a home warranty?
The appraiser will uncover any flaws. Prepare your house for the appraiser's inspection and the buyers will come.
Of course, your termite inspection is current.
Dress her up and show her off.
All the best.

Answer 3

here are some ideas that have worked for me again and again-
1) improve the curb appeal (paint the exterior, fix the lawn, have nice plantings, fix up planters/fences, fresh mulch, etc)
2)$ spent on bathroom remodels and kitchen remodels almost always come back plus
3)on the interior use neutral colors and impersonal everything (no family potraits hanging, no black walls, etc)
4) vacant houses sell faster than occupied
5) price the house correctly - fight the temptation to over price it
6)the smell of chocolate cookies cooking makes people want to buy and gives the house a homey feel

good luck!

Answer 4

It depends on your area, what type of house you're selling, and a variety of other factors. If you already moved out, a popular trend right now is to "stage" your house. You can do this yourself or hire a professional consultant to bring in furniture and props to make it easier for prospective buyers to envision how things can be laid out in the home. Obviously, this also makes the home look like a home, and not just a blank canvas which can be hard for many buyers to visualize their own belongings in.

Answer 5

Setting the right price and making an excellent first impression are both essential to attracting buyers. Make sure your home is ready to lure in onlookers with these tips:

Power wash siding and walkways
Hang easy-to-read house numbers
Plant blooming flowers and fresh greenery
Mow lawn, and reseed or add fresh sod as needed
Wash front windows
Repaint or stain the porch floor as needed

Answer 6

Replace the flooring to neutral tones if they aren't already. Stay away from bold colors. If you have carpet, replace it with new carpet, or if you can find deals on hardwood, put hardwood in the house. It immediately ups the value. Solid hardwood is expensive, but engineered hardwood is cheaper and much more stable.
Unless you live in a sandy area...Then put tile in the house. Also, paint to a neutral tone, but stay away from white.

If you decide to go the new floors route...ask the sales rep for "builder grade" its the cheapest floors and they'll only look good for about 2-3 years, but you don't have to worry about that...it won't be your house then!

Answer 7

Advertise the house in the print media and add contacts, those in need of accommodation will call by all means

Answer 8

Be sure that it is in great condition. Determine the price and it should be competitive. Then advertise it! Visit 4thishouse.com they have a great program in advertising properties. After these steps, I'am sure you'll be receiving offers from serious buyers.

Answer 9

never sell it
you dont know what kind of equity it might obtain in the future....
try to refinance and get some cash for your bigger property and rent this one and use that money as a DOWN PAYMENT
sometimes, the rent you charge can cover more that what you have to pay in the mortgage.... specially if you get a 1% interest rate.........
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Answer 10

first you will need to move out and get every thing out of it, then clean it top to bottom, paint, replace broken things,(carpet, stove, lightbulbs, whatever), clean the yard, make sure it has a nice curb appeal, I would wait until spring to mess with the yard unless you live in the south, unlike me then put it on the market and make sure you keep up with cleaning and repair until sold