| Is there really a way to sell your home quickly in | | | | paint that ugly bedroom a neutral color, get rid of |
| this market? You've been transferred, or worse, | | | | that old couch, change out a broken light fixture. |
| you've lost your job. You simply can't afford your | | | | Again, be reasonable, but do it! |
| increasing mortgage payment anymore - you | | | | 3. De-Clutter. This goes hand in hand with No. 2, |
| need to sell your home fast, as in yesterday fast, | | | | but rent a mini-storage unit in your area, and clean |
| right? There is a process to sell your house | | | | your closets and junk out - right now! Get rid of |
| quickly. | | | | seasonal clothes you don't use. Get closets looking |
| According to the National Association of Realtors | | | | roomy, and get the garage straightened out. |
| home prices in the U.S. continue to fall, albeit at a | | | | 4. Make sure your home information is correct. I |
| slower decrease than in previous years. So, the | | | | provide a service teaching people how to |
| first step of our 5 steps to a quick home sale is: | | | | measure their home for accurate square footage. |
| 1. Be Realistic with your Price in a Down Market. | | | | Make sure your real estate taxes are current and |
| This means everyone including you. Call a realtor | | | | there are no liens on the home. Find your old |
| active in your market right now. Tell him/her you | | | | survey, or at least get a plat at your tax office. |
| need to sell your home quick and ask for a | | | | You don't want slowdowns in critical areas like this. |
| competitive market analysis (CMA) with this in | | | | 5. Create a basic flyer for your home. List the |
| mind - you need to sell your home within 60 days. | | | | square footage accurately, the bedroom and bath |
| Let them do their thing and get back to you. Also | | | | count. List everything you have done to the |
| ask your realtor - what is a typical days on | | | | home in the past five years. Don't wait for a |
| market (DOM) right now? In my market, it's a | | | | realtor to do this for you - they may be too |
| stout 189 days (6 months) - so you must price | | | | busy, or you may want to sell it yourself. Make it |
| your home accordingly for the house to sell fast! | | | | sell! |
| 2. Have a realtor friend or a knowledgeable | | | | Now, don't get overwhelmed - you can't do all |
| person go through your home with you and point | | | | five things today to make your home sell quickly |
| out the Five Most Important Things you must do | | | | in this market. But, you can start and get moving |
| for this home to be more attractive. Don't go | | | | toward your goal. Be realistic, but be aggressive - |
| crazy, but get yourself in gear and do the five | | | | and you will be on your way to a fast home sell. |
| things needed. Clean up your landscaping beds, | | | | |