Tips for Selling a Home in 2020

Selling a home can be a daunting prospect, but it doesn’t necessarily need to be as difficult or as stressful as it seems. There are lots of things that owners can do to ensure that they achieve the best possible price for their property whilst still securing a timely and hopefully hassle-free sale. 

The first part of the year might have been fraught with uncertainly, but selling a home in Palm Springs, CA doesn't need to be. Here are four of our top tips for selling a home in 2020!  

 

Showcase Your Home at its Very Best

It may sound very obvious, but many sellers fail to properly prepare their home for sale, and this can have a big impact on its saleability. All preparations should take place before the marketing photographs are taken. This is crucial since the images that potential buyers see online can make or break whether someone schedules a viewing of your home or not.

Tidy away all clutter and personalized objects such as photographs, children’s artwork and achievements, complete any DIY jobs that need attention and hire professionals to come in and clean your home from top to bottom. You may want to consider more extensive home repairs if they are needed or hiring a home stager to come in and make sure that your property appears at its very best. 

 

Create Space

In these modern times, space is what sells above everything else. Homebuyers want to achieve the most floor space per dollar that they can. They also want to enjoy open plan living wherever they can. The closer to these ideals your property appears, the more footfall you will achieve in terms of potential buyers. Remove any non-essential furniture and put it in storage, change your lightbulbs for brighter versions, repaint any dark rooms in a light color and show as much floor as you possibly can without it looking forced. If you can remove any doors or walls without it becoming a huge expense, it may be worth considering making these changes to maximize the appeal and value of your home. 

 

Mention Any Technological Features

The last decade has seen an influx of different home technologies and systems, many of which make our homes more efficient and environmentally friendly, and others which make our lives easier. These can be a big selling point of any property, particularly for millennials who make up a large percentage of current homebuyers. If you have any of these technologies, make sure that your realtor knows about them and makes a feature of them on your home listing and during any viewings that you have. Examples include NEST thermostats, solar panels, low-flow showers and toilets, smart plugs, and advanced CCTV systems.

Use a Reputable Realtor

Many homeowners consider trying to sell their home on their own, but when it comes down to it, the support of an experienced, reputable, and local realtor simply can’t be matched. Selling a home is a stressful and time-consuming business, but when you hire a great relator, they will undertake the lot of the hassle on your behalf. Your realtor can:

• Help you price your home correctly so that you can still get the price you want but so you can sell your home quickly

• Market your property

• Keep track of any showings 

• Host an open house

• Negotiate any offers

• Help you to understand the terms of any offer

• Take care of the paperwork

• Attend the buyer’s appraisal

• Communicate with other parties on your behalf

• Coordinate the closing

• Act with your best interests in mind at all times

Research has shown that when you use a great realtor, you are more likely to get more inquiries about your home, sell faster, and achieve a better price for your property. Ask around for recommendations for great realtors near you. 

For more advice on how to sell a home in Palm Springs, CA please get in touch with our knowledgeable and experienced realtors by calling our office today.