Why do we even care about selling your home faster?

Well, outside the busiest real estate markets in Canada, like Vancouver and Toronto, there lies everyone else — where every dollar counts.

Markets where Buyers are still king, the average days on market for a home is 120+ days, price reductions abound and showings with no offers apply.

This is for you…

You want to be successful at selling your home faster than the competition and ultimately for more money, right?

Try these 5 easy tips that will make your home stand out from the crowd and get Buyers to lay down their hard-earned money on your house.

These 5 easy tips can make a big impact – let’s take a look.

Stage It

“Home staging shortens the period of time that a home is on the market and can also have a significant impact on the selling price,” says Alan Stewart, Regional Manager at Royal LePage Sussex. “Buying a home is an emotional process and “wowing” potential Buyers can attract multiple offers and impact how much a Buyer is prepared to spend.”

Buyers want to be able to see your home at its best.

For instance – furniture of the proper proportion and size, tasteful art throughout the house, lighting that set a mood (think dimmed lighting and candles at the dining table) and window hangings that highlight a beautiful view all give wow factor to a home.

Price It

Price your home to sell for current market conditions and you will come out ahead with a quicker sale and more money in your pocket.

Price your home with “negotiating room” or “for when the market rises” and Buyers will move on to the next house.

You miss out on the initial positive buzz around your home that comes with a price-it-right strategy and consensus with REALTORs® that your home shows good value in the marketplace.

Eventually, overpricing leads to price reductions and Buyers wonder what’s wrong with your house.

Talk to your local REALTOR® about home prices in your area.

Show It

A crucial point to selling your home faster is to make the home available to Buyers and their agents any time of day or night, especially on weekends.

Try hosting an open house. It’s a quick way to get a lot of potential Buyers through your home at one time.

Most home Buyers are touchy-feely and they want to experience the home on a visceral level. They want to walk the rooms, take in the layout and look in the closets (yes, Buyers do this all the time!).

Looking at pictures while searching MLS® is not enough.

The easier it is for a Buyer’s agent to make an appointment the quicker you will receive offers.

Negotiate It

The best negotiations happen when both parties work in good faith and both sides get what they want.

Keep in mind that price isn’t the only factor when negotiating a real estate deal. Timing and due diligence play a role in the process, too.

Most cultures expect some back and forth in any negotiation and are disappointed when you don’t play along. Be honest, hold your cards close and stay positive throughout the process.

And most importantly, engage a REALTOR® with negotiating expertise.