Ten Home Selling Tips for Grads

Business students often relocate upon graduation to move closer to a new employer. This can be an exciting experience for anyone. Unfortunately, relocation is also expensive. You are going to have a lot of costs to cover.

One of the best ways of getting the money you need is to profit from the sale of your home. Here are 10 home selling tips that will help you get the type of profits you need:

Interview Several Agents
You can't get a job without an interview and an agent shouldn't be able to either. Before you sign a contract, interview at least three to four different listing agents. Ask about experience, marketing plans, and how much they think they can sell your house for. Then, go with the agent who is the right fit for you.

Study the Market
Even though you will be gathering opinions on the market value of your home from a few different agents, you should also try gathering your own information. Search the Internet for local stats, check the newspaper to see the asking price of similar homes, and talk to some of your neighbors to see if they can supplement your findings. After a clear evaluation of the market, you will have a good idea of how much money you will be able to pocket after the home sale.

Hire a Home Inspector
Before handing over their cash, most buyers will bring in a home inspector to evaluate the property and look for potential problems. By hiring your own inspector, you can get a head start on any repairs that may be required. For only a few hundred dollars, you can get a certified home inspection, and possibly eliminate your chances of missing out on a sale due to an unexpected problem or silly repair issue.

Make Repairs
No matter how bad a buyer wants a home, they will be looking around to see what's wrong with the place. Any repairs that need to be done will be reflected in the buyer's offer and will inevitably affect your bottom line. This is why it is a good idea to make both minor and major repairs before selling.

Clean, Clean, Clean
A dirty, cluttered space is an instant turn off for buyers. Before putting your home on the market, make sure everything shines. Wash the walls, clean the windows, scrub the floors, and pay special attention to bathrooms and kitchens. Although it might be a lot of work, it will pay off in the offers you get from potential buyers.

Paint, Paint, Paint
Some spaces need more than a little cleaning—they need a coat of paint. With only a small investment, you could completely change the look of your home's interior. A fresh coat of neutral paint will impress buyers and net you higher profits.

Move the Furniture
Move the furniture so that it suits the room and not you. When selling your home, your comfort is no longer important. What is important is that the spaces look as big as possible. If this means putting some of your furniture in a storage unit or renting new furniture, then that's what you have to do.

Show Off Your Storage Space
Buyers love to look inside closets to see how much room they will have for their stuff. Make sure that they can find what they're looking for by emptying the closets as much as possible. This will make them look bigger and more impressive. You might also want to consider installing closet organizers in the bedrooms or in kitchen pantries. This small investment will be a great selling point.

Pay Attention to Curb Appeal
Buyers will begin making judgments about the home as soon as they pull up. This is why it is essential to make sure your home has the type of curb appeal that will make a good impression. You can improve on curb appeal by making sure the porch and walkway is clean and neat. Nice landscaping, appropriate lighting, and a sharply painted front door will also help.

Negotiate with Buyers
The market is very competitive nowadays. You will be extremely lucky if someone gives you your asking price right off the bat. You will be much more likely to get an offer that forces negotiation. This is where all your business training will pay off. Get what you can from the house, but make sure you don't miss out on a sale because of a couple of hundred dollars, or worse, stubborn pride.


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