Tips to Selling Boca Raton Real Estate
Everyone knows how challenging it is to sell a Boca Raton home in today’s market. With competition from distressed properties and other resale properties, sellers need to be aggressive in pricing their homes and getting their homes ready to be put on the market. Using the most innovative home selling strategies and marketing is important to reach a wide pool of buyers and make your home stand out from the competition. Here are some tips on how to get started on selling your Delray Beach or Boca Raton real estate, so that it sells quickly and for top dollar:
1. Work with a top producing local Real Estate Team with proven results. Use a Realtor, who is an expert in the area because it is important that the agent be familiar with home prices in your neighborhood. Look for a Realtor that has a strong presence on the web and uses the latest technology and marketing tools. Most buyers start their home search on the Internet, and you want your buyers to find your home quickly and easily.
2. You will need to agree on a listing agreement with your agent. This is a contract between you and the brokerage company that your agent works which covers the listing term and the broker’s commission for selling your Boca Raton Property.
3. Selecting the right price is easier when you work with a knowledgeable real estate professional. Homes that are priced right sell quicker and for more money. You don’t want to make the mistake of pricing your home too high and having it sit on the market and not sell. Smart and successful sellers are pricing their homes at or slightly under market value. If you are testing the waters, this is not the time to do so. Only serious sellers are selling their homes today. Buyers are looking for bargains, and they are interested in good value and quality homes.
4. Getting your home ready before you put it on the market is essential. Buyers prefer homes that need minor cosmetic repairs and are in move in condition. So you want to make sure your home shows its best features and is appealing to a large number of buyers. It is important that your home appear clean, modern and spacious. Freshening up your home with a fresh coat of neutral paint inside and outside is recommended. Updating kitchens and baths will help your home sell quicker too. Be sure to fix roof and plumbing leaks. You might even want to have your home professionally inspected so you know what concerns buyers may have when it comes time for them to make an offer. This way you can either make repairs, give concessions or price your home accordingly taking into account the cost of repairs that the buyer may need to make.
5. Staging a vacant home is a great idea, because it helps potential buyers imagine how the home will look with their furniture. You might want to hire a professional home staging company, or you can just rent furniture. Other staging ideas include: installing new carpets and/or flooring, adding good quality accessories such as pillows and throws rugs, candles, baskets and rearranging furniture to make rooms look more spacious.
6. When you show your home, make sure pets are either out of the house or secured. Be sure to get rid of pet odors and smoking odors. You want your home to be fresh and clean at all times. You can use diffusers and candles to get rid of odors and smells, or there are professional companies that can come in and remove strong smoking odors and other smells.
7. Curb appeal is also important. Step outside and take a look at your house and compare it to other homes on the block. Your lawn should be manicured with trees and shrubs cut. Mend or replace any broken gates or fences. You might want to plant some new flowers as well. You want to impress the buyer when they drive up to see the house so they remember your home.
Buyers are looking to purchase homes that are well maintained and priced well. If you follow these simply rules, your home selling experience should be pleasant and successful. For more information on selling Boca Raton or surrounding area real estate, please contact us today.
