Sellers Guide to Maximizing the Sales Price

At the top of every home seller’s checklist is a universal goal. Regardless of the market’s climate, whether it favors buyers or sellers, every home seller wants the most for their home. It is the most asked question we hear from our seller clients, "How do we maximize the sales price?"

Before your home hits the market

Choosing the right real estate agent is the first and most important step in maximizing your home’s value. Every home and each seller is different, at My NC Homes we understand this and provide our clients with detailed information about the home’s value, market conditions and the competition. We supply professional resources and support to get them "Show Ready." We coach our clients in terms of repairs, negotiation tactics and an in-depth explanation of the contract they'll be signing with a buyer. We implement a marketing strategy designed to generate attention both locally, nationally and when appropriate internationally. 

After you team up with a real estate agent, you will have time to make preparations to your home before it is listed on the market. If you are not sure where to start, we have a helpful checklist to use as a reference. You will want to tackle the staging list as soon as possible. Once your home is listed on the market, showcase your property at its best to maximize the home’s value.

How to maximize the home’s value during showings

When you team up with My NC Homes to sell your home, our staging expert will work closely with you to provide you a customized plan to stage your home. It’s never too early to make preparations if you’re thinking of listing your home. Consider the following as you walk through your home to maximize the home’s value to go to market.

Pet and family footprints

Remove or consolidate all evidence of pets and children. Store the train set under the table and clear the tabletops and floor space of toys. Potential home buyers need to visualize their life in that space. By removing your family’s footprints (toys, Mans Best Friendphotos, etc.) you remove the distractions and allow the interested buyer’s imagination to fill in the blanks. Babycenter.com has put together 12 tips for selling your house with kids for parents who want to stay “show ready.” We have also compiled a list of tips for What To Do With Your Dog During Showings to help alleviate some of the stress with pets.

Storage and walking spaces

To maximize the home’s value, tune into natural walking spaces and flow. Clear the pathways to allow guests to naturally walk through your home. This will also allow you to organize your living spaces to accent key features of your home. If you have a beautiful fireplace, arrange your furniture in such a way that it becomes the focal point of your room.

Potential buyers are looking beyond open floor plans to fit their needs. They will be interested in storage options in key areas such as bedrooms. It is a good idea to declutter your storage spaces to give the appearance of a larger storage area. Minimalism is a trend that we love to tap into when it comes to decluttering closets.

Continuity is key when making a first impression. Make sure the outside of your home matches expectations for the interior of the home. A potential homebuyer walking into a Victorian style home would be taken aback if the decor were a stark minimalist modern. To maximize the home’s value, you want the potential homebuyer focused on what the home has to offer and not distracted by aesthetic details of style preferences. Our stager is an expert in helping our clients understand how to best present their home.  If you are listing your home in the Autumn? Maximize your home’s value and learn How To Get The Best Curb Appeal For Your Home In Fall.

 

Maximize value through closing

Your realtor is your support system when your home is actively listed on the market. We are always available to our clients to answer questions as they arise. Furthermore, we are here to provide our clients with advice on additional ways they to maximize the value of their home while they’re on the market. While the the most impeccable “show ready” homes cannot sway the appraisal process, making sure your home is attractive during walkthrough can help entice potential offers.

If you are considering selling your home and you live in Durham, Chapel Hill, or Cary, My NC Homes offers free, no obligation detailed market analysis. When we preview your home, we will sit down with you and explain how our team works to support you in the process. We will prepare an in-depth analysis and marketing plan that is specific to your home. You can go to market with confidence know you have a team behind you with more than 50 years of real estate experience. To learn more about selling a home and maximizing your home’s value, we invite you to download our free 2018 Home Seller’s Guide.

 

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