Once you make the decision to put a property on the market, you want it to move as soon as possible. Here are some thoughts on going from for sale to sold.
From For Sale to Sold!
Every single person listing a property for sale wants it sold as soon as possible. This may sound like an assumption on my part, but I have yet to meet a seller who wanted to wait months and months before getting an offer. Admittedly, they are probably out there, but you are not one if you are reading this article. If I am correct, the following advice will help it come to fruition.
1. Dont worry about major upgrades. This can be expensive and time intensive. Worry about quick changes that will make major visual improvements. We are talking touch up paint and landscaping.
2. As moronic as it sounds, clean your house! And the garage! And the side of the house you havent visited in a few years! And the closets! And the garage again!
3. Have the carpets professionally cleaned. Heck, have the entire home professionally cleaned. You want to aim for the look of a model home in a new development.
4. If you have children, a battle may be required. I am talking...