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Published March 29, 2022
Seller Tip: The 4 Things Every Seller MUST Do To Get Top Dollar
Even in a hot seller's market, it's important to partner with the right agent when selling your home. Will most homes sell quickly in this market? Yes, but wouldn't you also like to net the most amount possible for your home, in the shortest amount of time?
At The McIntyre Team of Keller Williams Integrity, our homes consistently sell for more money in less time than similar homes listed in the MLS, and our formula is simple. Here are the 4 things every seller must do to ensure that their home sells in the shortest amount of time and for the most money:
1. PRICE IT RIGHT
Overpricing your home (even by a few thousand) is one very easy way to make sure you don't get top dollar for your home. With easy access to information on past sales online, buyers in today's market know what your home is wort. A home priced appropriately for it’s condition and location will ALWAYS generate more interest and sell faster.
2. LIGHTEN UP
It is important to always maximize the light in your home. Every buyer wants great lighting, so make sure you remove any curtains, clean the windows inside & out, open the blinds, and turn on all of the lights during showings. When repainting, select tried and true decorator neutrals with a higher LRV (light reflective value) to make spaces feel more open and inviting. Remove furniture with heavy, dark prints, or use slipcovers to open the rooms and make your furniture feel lighter. These easy steps will make your home feel brighter & more welcoming.
3. DECLUTTER AND DEPERSONALIZE
This is one of the most important steps in preparing to sell your home, and goes hand-in-hand with home staging. It's all about neutralizing, or removing your personal taste from your home decor so that buyers can envision themselves living in your home. When you list with us, we’ll pay for a professional staging consult to help you see your home the way a buyer would see it - and give you personalized recommendations for decluttering your home to show it in it’s best light.
4. GET CLEAN … FREAKY CLEAN
Your home may not need to have every update or be HGTV ready, but it does need to be sparkling clean. We always recommend a professional cleaning right before photography, but if you prefer to diy this task, this is the time to get freaky.
Selling your home can feel overwhelming and exciting at the same time. Our LiveMARYLAND Home Selling Process is designed to simplify the experience so that you can focus on what’s most important - getting top dollar for your home.
Have questions about where to start? Send us a message — we’re here to help!
The McIntyre Team of Keller Williams Integrity
Direct: (443) 870-4268 | Office: (443) 574-1600
