Grand Park’s tips for selling your home
As Grand Park grows, more and more residents are moving up into our community. However, before they can move into their beautiful new mountain home in Grand Park, they first have to sell their old one! Sometimes, though, selling your old home can be easier said than done. Here are a few tips to help you sell your home faster so you can move to Grand Park sooner.
First, figure out how to position your home in your market. Attending other open houses in your area is a good way to get ideas for marketing your own home. This gives you information on the price point, condition, and other selling points of similar homes.
Try to choose a price point that places your home competitively within your market, though pricing isn’t the only way to make your listing stand out. Try competing on the condition of your home as well. Small touches, such as a fresh coat of paint, new carpet, and new stainless steel appliances can go a long way in selling your home, especially if other homes for sale in your area don’t have such upgrades.
Sometimes, an extra something to sweeten the deal can help your home sell faster as well. For instance, maybe your old home has a sweet entertainment system, or a handsome outdoor furniture set to complement your landscaped backyard. These sorts of perks can be thrown in as bargaining chips when trying to close the deal.
Speaking of outdoor furniture and a landscaped yard – try to “stage” your home to help prospective buyers envision what the actual living space in your home feels like. Make sure your property isn’t dirty or cluttered – this can turn buyers off. The goal here is to help buyers picture themselves living in your home, and this is difficult for them to do if you still have your own personal stuff scattered all over. Try to make your home as attractive and welcoming as possible.
The Internet is an invaluable resource for home sellers nowadays. Online ads with lots of photos can really lure in a prospective buyer, as can a video tour of your home on YouTube. Featuring your home on Facebook is also a good way to generate buzz for your sale.
Spreading the word among your neighbors is also a good way to attract buyers. If your neighborhood has an email list, send online links to your neighbors. Invite your neighbors to your open houses as well. That way your home for sale can spread virally among your neighbors, and they can pass on your listing to anyone they know who has been looking for a home in your area.
Make sure you find a real estate agent who is experienced in your area. Good agents can really help to position your home better and to sell it faster. Listen to their recommendations. The faster your old home sells, the faster you can move up into your new mountain home in Grand Park!
For more advice on selling your home, or for more information about Grand Park, contact us today! Give us a call at 970-726-8700 or email us at info@grandparkco.com.
