This article is for all homeowners attempting to sell their homes on their own without the using the professional services of a Real Estate Professional. Here we will discuss many tips and tricks you can use during the sale process to attract more buyers and hopefully help you sell you home.
To All For Sale By Owners:
There are times when home owners want to sell their house on their own and they need to attract as many buyers as possible. There are some advertising tips that you must keep in mind in order to save you time, money and peace of mind.
One of the most effective means to attract buyers is to advertise on the internet as today most buyers first look online before they consult a broker or agent. Today there are many classified sites that allow you to advertise for free. Simply type "for sale by owner" into your Google or Yahoo! search bar and you will find many options right on the first page. To get better presentation and wider exposure some sites might ask for premium upgrades and these may be a good idea depending on the urgency of your specific situation. If there is no rush you can avoid these and only advertise on the free sites without spending any money.
The goals of most sellers are the same regardless of whether or not they list with a real estate professional. They want a quick sale with the highest possible price and the least hassle. For all houses for sale by owner it is imperative to have the right things in the advertisement so that they are able to attract the right kind and the highest amount of buyers.
In any advertisement the headline is by far the most important part. Some experts say it accounts for 80% of the effectiveness of the ad. I always like to use the stand alone test. If you place only the headline and a phone number in a newspaper, will the phone ring? Look at the ads that are already in the newspaper or wherever you are thinking of advertising. Which ones catch your eye? Don't feel bad about copying what they do. It's easier than starting from scratch.
Remember to also add photographs when possible. Take a bunch of photos and use as many of the best ones as allowed. You don't need to hear too much about how to take photos so I won't belabor the point. Just know that when looking for houses it makes common sense that the ones with photographs get looked at first.
One must also ensure that the price they ask for the house is a fair one and leave, at the very most, ten percent room for negotiation. Brokers/agents and some websites can help you determine the asking price of the property. Zillow.com comes to mind right away. Along with marketing and exposure, pricing is one of the most important aspects of selling a home so don't just go to one website that tells you the "value" of your home and use that price. Do your research. What have comparable homes in the same school district sold for in the past 3 months?
Look, I know that selling a house can be a daunting, stressful undertaking. Please, please, heed my advice and only put your home on the market when you are prepared and ready to do so. The majority of buyers will come to look at your home in the first 30 days. If you put your home on the market and get off to a shaky start, it won't be long before your listing becomes "stale" and buyers simply pass it over even if you decide to reduce the price later on.
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