Selling a home on a tight timeline can be a challenge, especially when you need to relocate for a job or when you need to liquidate a significant amount of funds. Regardless of the reason, here are some ways to help you sell your home fast in Southern California:
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Price to sell
It goes without stressing that price will be the major driving factor for buyers to make an offer for your home. If you want your home off the market as soon as possible, price it to sell. This means listing it at an attractive price point from the get go. It’s important to strike a balance, however. Price too high, and you might have a hard time getting offers; too low, and you might lose out on potential profits.
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Fix up the housex
Listings that need less repairs (a.k.a. move-in ready homes) are likely to be off the market sooner. If your home has issues that need fixing, such as loose shingles on the roof, a leaky faucet, or glitches with the heating and air conditioning, try to get these repaired before you get your property listed. Otherwise, work on these repairs before you get offers so that potential buyers can rest assured that the house won’t need major repairs before they can move in.
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Declutter
Decluttering not only makes your home more presentable to potential buyers– it will also make the process of moving out faster once the property is sold. Clear up the living room and bedroom shelves, tables, bathroom and kitchen counters, and coat racks. What’s important is to empty as much of the visible areas as you can. While you’re at it, toss out and donate clothes you don’t need, as well as things you don’t plan on taking with you when you move out.
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Stage your home
It’s not rocket science, but staged properties are likely to sell faster than homes that aren’t staged. While it might set you back a couple hundred to a couple grand, staging is an effective way to show off your home’s attractive features to potential buyers. Of course, you can also DIY your staging; however, an experienced professional can see your home with fresh eyes and might have better ideas on how you can set up your space. Professional stagers can use either your existing furniture and decor, or they can also bring in new pieces to make the staging more successful.
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Work with a realtor
A real estate agent will not only get the job done; they will also make things less hectic and stressful on your end. A reputable real estate agent will be able to help you with everything from pricing, staging, and can even give you advice on repairs and home improvements to help you sell your home fast. Experienced Realtors also have connections with a vast real estate network that can tap into more potential buyers.
As a seasoned real estate professional, I’m here to help you every step of the way. If you’re looking to sell your home fast in Southern California, call me at 949.295.5676 or send me an email .