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Beat the Rush to Sell Your Home

by Eileen Summers 07/23/2017

If you want to move to a new address as quickly as possible, there is no need to wait to add your current residence to the real estate market.

However, listing a house sometimes can be difficult, particularly if you're getting ready to compete against dozens of home selling rivals in a crowded housing sector.

So what does it take to list a house and get the best results quickly? Here are three tips to help home sellers generate interest in their residences as soon as these properties become available.

1. Analyze the Current State of the Real Estate Market

Examine the prices of available homes that are similar to your own. This housing market data will help you understand how your house ranks against the competition.

Also, take a look at the prices of recently sold residences in your city or town. With this housing market data at your disposal, you can determine a price range for your residence.

Don't forget to complete home interior and exterior improvements as needed, either. By doing so, you may be able to help your house stand out from the competition and increase the likelihood of a quick home sale.

2. Conduct a Home Appraisal

A home appraisal may require just a few hours to complete, but its benefits can last a lifetime.

Ultimately, a home appraisal enables a property inspector to evaluate your residence both inside and out. After the appraisal is complete, a property inspector will provide you with a comprehensive report that describes your house's strengths and weaknesses.

When it comes to selling a house, performing a home appraisal is vital. This appraisal will help you identify what makes your great – and problem areas with your house – so you can map out your home selling journey accordingly.

3. Collaborate with a Real Estate Agent

If you're in a hurry to sell your house, you'll definitely want to hire a real estate agent.

A real estate agent understands what it takes to list a house, set up home showings and open houses and promote a residence to the right groups of homebuyers consistently. In addition, this housing market professional can negotiate with homebuyers on your behalf, ensuring you can boost your chances of getting the best price for your home.

Perhaps best of all, a real estate agent is happy to provide unbiased home selling recommendations. This housing market professional is unafraid to share honest feedback about your home so you can do whatever it takes to streamline the home selling process.

Lastly, a real estate agent is available to respond to any of your home selling concerns and questions. This means you can get the expert support you need to make informed decisions as you navigate the home selling journey.

Even though you may be in a rush to sell your house, but there is no need to settle for subpar results as you prepare to list your residence. Instead, take advantage of the aforementioned tips, and you can should have no trouble accelerating the home selling process.

About the Author
Author

Eileen Summers

• 23 years of highly successful Real Estate Experience in Northern Virginia • Expertise in the Northern Virginia marketplace • Excellent technology skills • Enthusiastic and Professional • Top Quality Service A 30 year resident of No. Virginia and a Graduate of the REALTORS Institute, Eileen is a Lifetime Member of the L&F Founder's Club as well as a Lifetime Member of the President's and Chairman's Club, and on the L&F Gold Team. She is an NVAR Life Top Producer and a Life member of the NVAR Multi-Million Dollar Sales Club. Her excellent knowledge of the marketplace combined with experience, enthusiasm, technical knowledge, and professionalism provide clients and customers with top quality service. E-mail or phone Eileen for more information on her listings and/or for a free computerized Market Analysis of your home (Northern Virginia area homes). • 20 Years Real Estate experience in Northern Virginia • Expertise in the Northern Virginia Marketplace • Excellent all-round Technology Skills Specialities: • New Construction • Resale Residential • Specializes in Relocations