4 Factors to Attract Homebuyers
Let’s face it, if you have your house listed on the market you want to find homebuyers and get it sold fast. No homeowner wants to sit around for months waiting for the house to sell, only to end up lowering the asking price in the process.
When you know what makes homebuyers want to buy, it can help you know where to focus to make your house sell.
Remember these 4 tips to attract homebuyers as you prepare to sell your home.
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Price is King
The asking price you establish for your house will ultimately determine how quickly it will sell. If you overprice your house you will lose out on potential buyers that would be interested, but aren’t searching at the higher price point online.
The longer your house sits on the market because it is overpriced, buyers will begin to assume there is a reason why it is still on the market. If you underprice your house you can run into the same problem.
Houses that are priced too low come across as “too good to be true” to many buyers. They might not even take the time to look into why the house is priced so low.
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Location Matters
This is one area that you cannot do anything about. Houses that are in good locations will sell faster than other homes. The neighborhood and the proximity to things like the expressway, restaurants or shopping will always entice a large amount of buyers, while houses that are further away will receive a little less attention.
If your house is located in a great neighborhood, school district or within walking distance to many locations, make sure to mention it in your listing.
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Make Necessary Repairs
Homebuyers who are willing to pay market price for a house want to buy a house that is move in ready. If you are looking for homebuyers to pay top dollar for your house, you need to eliminate any work or “fixing up” that they will need to do. Make all of the little repairs and updates that you have been thinking about, but avoiding over the past few years.
Every homeowner has at least a small list of these tasks that they have been putting off. Complete the list before listing (and having the listing photos taken) to appeal to the largest amount of homebuyers.
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Make Your House Feel Like Their Home
Take the time to clean up your hard and make your front door and entrance appealing so it makes the buyer want to come inside. Add flowering plants in pots beside your door to give a pop of color. Purchase a new welcome mat and remove your personal belongings from the house. You want potential homebuyers to walk in to your house and have that instant feeling that they are home.
If you want your house to sell quickly and for top dollar you need to do some work beforehand. Think like the buyer and make the necessary changes so your house will stand out to them. Do the right amount of preparation, price it right and market it the right way and you will have a buyer before you know it.