Many homes are selling quickly during this almost unprecedented time, but it is unlikely to last forever. There are various reasons why you might want to sell your DeLand home as quickly as possible. Maybe you have a new job out of the area, are getting divorced, are facing foreclosure, want to downsize, or need a larger home for a growing family. Whatever your reason may be for wanting to sell your home, here are several of the best and fastest ways to do it, especially if your home is not selling so quickly.
Hire the Right Real Estate Agent
The first step to finding the best and fastest way to sell your home is to hire the right real estate agent, and most preferably one that is familiar with your area and/or neighborhood. Often, sellers make the mistake of first trying to sell their homes on their own, which can turn into a nightmare and delay the sale of your home. Your realtor is your advisor and advocate who will give you advice on making your home more attractive to buyers and make sure that the entire selling process stays on track with all the various deadlines that must be met throughout it.
Start with the Right Listing Price
The next important thing you need to do to ensure a fast sale of your home is to start with the right listing price. Of course, you want to receive the highest amount possible for your home. However, if you price it too high, you may discourage potential buyers, especially if your home needs repairs or is priced much higher than comparable homes in the area. Your home could wind up sitting on the market much longer than you intended, and you could find yourself receiving much lower bids.
Request a Cash Offer
Waiting for a buyer’s lender to close on a mortgage can take time. Depending on the lender, it could be possible to close in as little as 30 days. However, according to April data from Ellie Mae, the average time to close a loan was 49 days. If you want to avoid the wait that happens when a buyer finances with a mortgage, another option is to sell to a cash buyer. Even today, cash is still king. Requesting a cash offer is the fastest way to get through the closing process without the delays that lenders who are currently dealing with heavier workloads are prone to.
Put the Odds in Your Favor
If you want to sell your home quickly, appearance is everything from your home’s curb appeal to how it looks inside. You want to make sure that your home is looking its best. Ask your realtor what changes or improvements will help make your home sell easier. Consider having your home staged because staged homes can sell up to 10% faster than non-staged homes.
Focus on making these updates to your home to help it sell faster:
- Unclutter your home
- Replace or, at a minimum, clean your carpets
- Put a fresh coat of paint on your walls
- Update your lighting fixtures
- Update your appliances if within your budget
Market the Heck Out of Your Home
There is a misconception that open houses sell homes. What really helps sell a home is how it is marketed. More homebuyers turn to the major listing sites to find a home to buy rather than solely through their agent. According to the National Association of Realtors, 52% of buyers find the home that they end up buying online. Almost 73% of potential buyers are doing their home search on their smartphones or tablets.
Quality of Photos Matter
One of the fastest ways to sell a home is by making sure you are showing it in its best light with quality photos. Professional photos are a great way to make your home stand out among other homes being viewed online. At a minimum, if you do not go with professional photos, make sure that your photos are clear and sharp so that they will stand out when viewed on a mobile device.
Have a Detailed Listing Description
Pictures may be worth a thousand words, but people want to know more. Buyers want to know about appliances, the age of the roof, the age of HVAC, special features, and so forth that your home offers. They want to read a detailed listing description that goes with those pictures, too.
Generate Interest Before Open House
One of the latest trends that are helping to sell homes fast is to put off showing the home right away. One strategy is to list the house but wait to show it for a few days. Often the open house is the first official showing of your house using this strategy. In those few initial days of your listing, demand could build-up for your home, and you are more likely to receive multiple offers.
If you want to sell your DeLand home fast, your best bet is to list it with an experienced agent who knows the area. Our agents are highly trained, tech-savvy, and know the DeLand area better than most others. Connect with Palmetto Realty and see how fast we can help you sell your home.