7 Tricks to Sell your Old Home Instantly

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7 Tricks to Sell your Old Home Instantly
As every realtor knows, its far easier to
market a new home than an old one! We bring you
some tips to succeed with marketing older
property. How Do you Market Older Homes? Its
very important to prepare well before you start
to market an older home, and these tips can help
you to make a quick sale at the best price
possible.
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1. Upgrade the Interior and Fix any Repairs
Prospective buyers will always look to see if th
e home is in move-in condition,
and upgrading the interior will fetch you the
best price as well. Take a look at similar homes
in the area to get insights into the amenities
and prices in the neighborhood. This will
help you to determine what needs to be upgraded
before you start marketing the home. Once you are
armed with your check-list, do a Walkthrough
Inspection and let the seller have a list of
recommended fixes and upgrades. Make sure that
your list is comprehensive, and includes Fix
cracks in the walls and ceiling, and repair the
roof (replace it if you have to) Take care of
plumbing issues and leaky or scratched fixtures
in the bathroom and kitchen Keep a check on code
violations such as exposed wires, damaged
lighting, and get them fixed on priority Check
the flooring. Get it deep cleaned, and replace
tiles if necessary Tear up old carpet and polish
wood flooring Get an expert to check and clean
the heating and cooling systems, also the septic
system Paint the home in neutral colorsClean
windows, repair damaged window treatments Get
new drapes
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Let the homeowner know whats trending on the mark
et, and what buyers will be looking for. Give
them insights into the styles and colors that are
popular. Its important to paint, replace the
flooring, and get new fixtures and they will be
able to recover the cost during the
sale. In case the homeowner is not in a posi
tion to carry out these improvements or the hom
e is in such poor condition that
upgrades do not make sense, you should sell
the home as-is. You will get a lower price,
as the buyer assumes all risks. The homeowner
will not be required to offer guarantees on the
condition of the home. In this case, the home
will be sold without warranty, and there will be
no inspection. Such a sale will normally be a
cash only sale. Homes in this condition are
highly sought after by contractors and flippers,
and if priced low enough, you can be sure that
the property will get plenty of offers!
2. Create a Great First Impression!
First impressions matter and the home needs to
appeal visually to the buyer. Imagine yourself
as the buyer and see the property through his
eyes. Clear the porch of all clutter and power
wash the drive, sidewalks, and the façade of the
house. Clean up the garden and mow the lawns.
You can be sure that the money spent on this
clean up will be completely recovered during the
sale!
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3. Post your Property Online
Almost all buyers start their search online, and
it has been estimated that a massive 35 of
buyers would even purchase a home online without
having visited! A higher percentage would take
on a rental they have never seen. Hard to
believe, but there it is! Make sure that your
listing has captivating content and the pricing
is right. Use the right words to highlight the
positive features of the home. Do not use filler
words or descriptive words that have come to
convey a negative impression. Most people know
that vintage is a euphemism for very old, and
cozy means small! If the realtor mentions that
a home has plenty of potentials, it probably
means that there is going to be a complete
renovation needed. People are very smart at
reading between the lines, so steer clear of such
descriptions. If the seller can offer a home
warranty, the potential buyer is more likely to
have peace of mind that should something go wrong
they will be compensated. This is likely to
result in a quicker sale. Be careful when you
post the pricing. Homes that are priced too low
will be seen as a risk, while if the price is too
high buyers will not be positive.
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4. Add High-Quality Photographs
4. Add High-Quality Photographs
Pictures say a lot, and by adding clear, quality
photographs of the inside and outside of the
home you can easily grab buyer attention. You
should always post both interior and exterior
photos, otherwise, buyers will assume the worst,
and will make negative assumptions about the
missing pictures. You should post pictures of
the garden as well, especially if there are any
interesting features like a pool or a
treehouse. Before posting the pictures, work on
them to make them look good. Frame the pictures
well by cropping out any unwanted elements.
Remove evidence of children or pets. In interior
pictures, you should open drapes and blinds
to brighten rooms. Dont miss out on any rooms
that have been listed, or the potential buyer
will wonder why it was left out. In the kitchen,
you should remove trash cans, and in the
bathrooms, you should close toilet lids. Keep
some potted plants around the home to add visual
appeal. 5. Advertise Right! Your advertisements
should appear in publications for the
restoration of old homes such as This Old House
and Country Living. Some websites cater
exclusively to old house real estate, and buyers
who are interested in vintage and historic homes
would look up your listing. Add your profile to
such pages so that the right people can approach
you.
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Also, try advertising in newspapers and on every
possible website, and put up banners across the
city if possible. Offer discounts for
word-of-mouth advertising with friends and
family.A great way to advertise is to hold an
open house and invite other brokers and customers
to attend. It may encourage them to promote your
listing and you will make a quicker sale. 6.
Stage the Home to Show It in the Best Possible
Light It has been found that staging a home redu
ces the number of days that the property is on
the market and hastens up the sale.
Potential buyers can imagine themselves living
in the home, and this helps them to make their
buying decisions more easily. If you are physi
cally staging the home, you should declutter the
rooms to make it appear more spacious. Clear out
your belongings from cupboards, closets, and the
basement, and put old furniture into a storage
locker. Buy or rent new pieces that will show
the home in the best possible light, and arrange
the furniture in a visually appealing manner.
Remember, empty rooms do not offer visual
appeal. If you do not wish to go through the
hassle of physical staging, Hasten Virtual
Staging can be utilized to add appeal. You can
create realistic, furnished rooms that are
appealing to the eye in a fraction of the time
and effort that it takes to physically stage the
home. It has been found that over 80 of
properties that have been staged will sell at or
above the listed price, so the investment is
truly worth it!
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7. Look for Buyers of Old Homes
Look for buyers who are attracted to older
homes. Talk about how the homes foster a sense of
community and are close to neighborhood
amenities such as restaurants, shopping, schools,
and gyms. The garden and open spaces may also
be a good selling point. Ready to Market Old
Homes for Sale? By following all these few
simple tips and undertaking 3D Virtual Staging,
marketing old homes for sale can be a breeze!
Contact the Rayvat team at 1-(888)-863-4445 or
email us at engineering_at_rayvat.com for
professional 3D Rendering that can help you to
show your homes in a better light.
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