Las Vegas Real Estate: Home Selling Words of Wisdom For a Faster Sale

By Irish E Danner

Why is it some home sellers struggle more than a low flow toilet while others get a contract right away?

Could it be the fast sellers have better marketing tactics? Perhaps. To help with that here are six things you can do to sell your house faster and for more - even in a tough buyers market. In no particular order they are staging, pricing the house right, creating curb appeal, flaw free presentation, using a good agent, and offering tempting incentives. If you diligently follow these tips the SOLD sign will appear before you know it.

In a soft market it's vital you price your house right. Using the sales price of comparable homes sold recently as your guide. That's a true indicator of what the market is paying for similar properties. New listings priced right shouldn't linger because buyers are watching for reasonably priced options. Don't miss your opportunity.

Get the house professionally inspected. This will highlight potential problems before they become a problem identified by the buyers inspector. Plus an inspected house is like a certified used car. Buyers can bank on the fact that a third party says there is nothing materially wrong with your house that hasn't been addressed.

Appearance is everything. Which is why some find hiring a pro to help stage their house to be a good investment. This goes beyond paint and elbow grease. It's a way to help buyers see themselves in a house that is appealing and fits their needs. Think of your house as a product. You want to impress with what you're offering. Staging is a way to do so.

Turn on the natural charm with curb appeal. Make your house look appealing from the street because appearance really is everything. Warm, inviting and well maintained is the message you want buyers to see when they first drive up. Otherwise they may not even get out of the car.

Tempting sales incentives may not directly affect the sale but they can get you more buzz. Offer a bonus to any realtor who brings you a buyer. Offer to pay for the required inspections and closing costs. Think outside the box and offer a pair of coveted season tickets to a local sports team. Granted such moves won't help sell a house that's overpriced. But sometimes you may need to do such things to keep up with the competition.

Work with an experienced agent who knows the neighborhood and has a track record of selling homes in the area. She can assist with a comprehensive plan for marketing your house and determine the best price based on recent sales. Don't be duped by brokers who promise to get more for your house than it's worth. And don't be afraid to make use of your informal network by letting everyone you know aware you've got a property to sell.

These tips will help you sell the sizzle and not the steak - as anyone who has sold anything knows that's just what you want to do. Sure there's nothing earth shattering here. But these will still be a good start to selling your home sooner rather than later. - 30229

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