Making the decision to sell is a serious one. To make the best decision, you need to give some thought to a number of issues. Here are a few you should consider.
More Things to Consider When Selling Your Home
As the red hot real estate market cools a bit, sellers must return to the basic fundamentals of selling a home to get the job done. The days of listing a residence and having a great offer in a week are fading away. Instead, we are returning to the more traditional scenario where you have to actually put some effort into selling the property.
With a return to traditional real estate markets, selling your home is not the slam dunk process it used to be. Here are some questions you need to consider when selling.
1. Is the house ready to be sold? This may sound like an odd question, but it really is not. Whereas buyers would snap up anything over the last few years, they are now more choosy. This means you need to clean up both the outside and inside of the home. Clean everything. Repaint faded areas. Landscaping can make a major difference and you should definitely take steps to spruce up your property. Carpets also may need to be replaced....