How to Sell a House in Record Time

While there is no standard formula to determine how long your house will sit on the market, a recent survey of more than 750,000 houses sold in the US revealed that the average listing time can be anywhere between 46 to 55 days. Of course, there would be houses that will sell within days while there would be those that will take years to sell.

Naturally, sellers would prefer selling their homes in the shortest period of time since it would allow them to use the proceeds from the sale and use it for the intended purpose. With money on hand, they can buy their next home, make a better investment or pay off their debts. In addition, it would save them from spending a lot of money on repairs, maintenance and taxes.

So, how can you sell your house fast? To sell your home in record time for maximum profit, here are some tips and tricks that you may want to consider.

• Price it competitively. Price your property right from the start. Pricing it too high may result to a slower sale.

• Enhance curb appeal. The power of first impressions cannot be denied so use it to your advantage. Enhance your curb appeal and hook those potential homebuyers into buying your property.

• Depersonalize, upgrade and stage.  Upgrade the interior and exterior of your house to make it more presentable and increase your return on investment (ROI), remove your personal stuff, and stage the house to show how the rooms are supposed to be used.

• Hire a professional photographer. A lot of buyers start their search online or in local home magazines so using great photos can help attract more potential homebuyers to your door.

• Use the power of the internet. While your agent is responsible for listing your property in all the right places, you need to be proactive and check if your listing is on Realtor, Trulia and Zillow. You should also consider using social media since most agents sell as many houses on Facebook as they do off multiple listing services.   

For more valuable tips on selling or buying a home, please visit my site at http://www.pamsantoro.bhhsgeorgia.com/. You can also contact me at 678-656-6627 if you have any questions about local market conditions, financing or anything that can help you with in your search for real estate. 

Home Improvement Projects: Which Brings the Most Value for Your Money?

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What are the best design choices to improve the value of my house?

Are you thinking about selling your home? If you are seriously toying about the idea of putting your property in the market, you may need to invest in it to attract the attention of potential buyers, make it sell faster, and make a good profit in the process. While there are a lot of things that you can do to accomplish this goal even if you are on a tight budget, investing a little more money on certain remodeling projects can make a huge difference. So, which home improvement projects should you focus on? Here’s what the experts recommend.

Do a kitchen upgrade. Experts agree that updating your kitchen can maximize the value of your home. So, upgrade your countertops (Tip: most home buyers love granite and/or stainless steel countertops), add a splash of color by changing the backsplash, replace old appliances with energy efficient appliances, and change cabinet doors and fixtures. To add that “wow” factor, you may want to consider adding an island (a definite must-have in most home buyer’s list) and creating a pantry.

Give the bathroom a modern look. Studies indicate that remodeling a bathroom and/or installing an additional bathroom significantly increases the value of any property. To get the most bang for your buck, consider installing a shower with body spray, a second sink, and a new tile floor. You should also consider installing stylish faucets, lighting fixtures, and cabinet hardware to complete the look.

Remember, you don’t have to do everything at once. You can tackle one project at a time since every small improvement counts.

Ask Pam Santoro: Do you have questions about how to buy/sell a home? Ask Pam Santoro, your friendly neighborhood Alpharetta real estate agent. Be sure to visit my blog and real estate website today! No one sells a home like a mom!

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