| Did you get that big job promotion in another city | | | | should be able to ask top dollar for it, if not then |
| or state? Ready for a change of scenery, or | | | | make any necessary repairs or market the |
| unhappy with your current living arrangement? | | | | property as a 'fixer upper'. If you do market the |
| Relocating can sometimes be a stressful situation, | | | | home as a fixer upper then make sure to price it |
| especially if your family is involved. The big | | | | to sell as a fixer upper (in general a fixer upper |
| question here is "How do you sell your FSBO | | | | means a deal to a buyer because they will get |
| home quickly and for top dollar?" | | | | the home for less even though there are several |
| Determining the correct sales price range for your | | | | repairs to be made). If you need a good idea of |
| home is imperative, but there are also many | | | | what repairs need to be made you can always |
| other things to factor in during a relocation | | | | hire a certified/insured property inspector. |
| situation. The first major factor is time. How | | | | The last major factor to consider is sales price |
| much time do you have to sell your property? If | | | | negotiation. In many real estate markets it's very |
| you just received that dream job promotion in | | | | common for buyers to offer you anywhere |
| another state, you may only have three months | | | | between 1 to 6 percent below your listing price. |
| or less to get the home sold and all your furniture | | | | How do you offset this? For example, let's say |
| moved out. In the real estate sales process this is | | | | you had a CMA performed and the fair market |
| a fairly quick turnaround time! In situations such as | | | | value of your home is determined to be |
| these your best bet is to set the sales price of | | | | $200,000. It is recommended that you list the |
| your property lower than current price range you | | | | home just a little above this number, around |
| received in the comparable market analysis | | | | $202,999 or $204,999. Doing so will offset buyer |
| (CMA). When dealing with potential buyer's price is | | | | offers and counter offers! Not only will if offset |
| ultimately one of the most driving factors behind | | | | the offers and counter offers but by listing the |
| their purchasing decision. Listing your home below | | | | home with $999 tacked on to the end it makes |
| market value will help it sell faster...and buyers | | | | the buyers feel like they are still getting a deal |
| know the market because they dictate it! | | | | under that thousand dollar range. Again, this |
| The second major factor to consider is property | | | | strategy is dictated by the market so know the |
| condition. Is your property brand new or are | | | | current real estate market in your area. If the |
| there updates that need to be made? Try to | | | | market is strong then you can probably list it high |
| make a decent comparison between your house | | | | because buyers know it will sell, if the market is |
| and others in the area that is currently for sale. If | | | | low put your best price up first as it will only save |
| your house is in much better condition then you | | | | you time and money. |