Realtor reviews 10 best kept secrets for selling your home

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Intro: So, as a listing agent, I kinda want to know these best kept secrets, in case they might actually help sell a house. We’re going to look at it two ways

a. Is that really a secret? Yes or No

b. Does it really work?

Thoughts:

10. Price it right. So the article says to take the price it should sell for and then knock 15-20 percent off of that. That will get you multiple bids. Sellers only don’t do this because it “takes courage” and “is a risk”
a. Not a secret to me
b. It depends on the market. With the market we are in being so strong I actually think sellers think their home is usually 25-30% more than what it would actually sell for, so if they cut it 15-20% they are likely 5% or less over this suggestion…Pass. Just price it right.

9. Half Empty Closets

a. Secret
b. It’s a caveat though. If you are living in a house while it is listed, it’s super tough to give up half of your cabinet space. And, if you have already moved out, you have likely taken your things with you. So, while it could be a secret, it’s not relevant to most sellers

8. Light it up. So, take down the drapes, clean the windows, change the lampshades and increase the wattage in your light bulbs.

a. not a secret

b. So, we tell sellers to wash the windows, maybe 25% do. If the sellers are younger, they don’t own drapes and wouldn’t own them. Changing the lampshades? Increasing the wattage on the light bulbs?
7. Play the agent field. Choosing the wrong agent could hurt your sales price. You want to pick someone knowledgeable who embraces technology because they will be the best agent.
a. not a secret
b. This is tricky, because the statement says play the agent field…but if the first agent you meet is knowledgeable and embraces technology, are you still looking for another agent?The truth is you should pick someone who you like. Who you get along with. If you are a seller who doesn’t use email or text, an agent who embraces technology isn’t going to work out that well for you.
6. Conceal the Critters

a. Not a secret
b. It makes me sad when I see a dog in a crate at showings. It really does. I would prefer that sellers take the dog for a walk or something, but that’s not always possible. As far as moving bowls and pictures of your pet…you don’t have to go that far. I went to one house recently that had a couch downstairs where it was obvious a big dog laid on a couch. They had removed the dog for showings but the house stunk anyway. One thing I would always recommend. If possible, clean up any dog poo in the backyard or clean out the litter box.

5. Don’t over-upgrade The idea is quick fixes vs complete remodels

a. Not a secret

b. I agree. In fact, if your bathroom is terrible, you are likely better off lowering the asking price of the home versus a complete remodel. Large renovation projects take time, and energy, and you might not be in the same market by the time you finish.

4. Take the home out of your house Get rid of your personal effects, pictures, collections, keepsakes.

a. Not a secret
b. I agree, to an extent. It just depends. If you have a shrine to a dead relative, probably better to take it down versus keep it up for showings. I am not as sensitive to pictures as most. Sometimes buyers are nosy…they want to know who lives in the house…they may even try to get a sense of how the people live in the house.

3. The Kitchen Comes First… The idea is that you should make sure the kitchen is the $$ in the house…the showstopper.

a. Not a secret

b. Not the only thing though, and the kitchen actually doesn’t come first unless the kitchen is the first room buyers walk in when they look at the house in person. Most buyers make up their mind within about 15 seconds of walking into the first room.

2. Always be “Ready to show” The idea here is you need to keep your house in showable condition while the house is listed.
a. Not a secret
b. This is hard to do when you live in a house. And, when the market is cool, there can be days between showings. It’s important to make the house look great…but also be able to get that house together quickly. One way to do this is to make a checklist and then when you get a showing notification, work off the checklist.
1. The first impression is the only impression
a. Not a secret
b. It’s so true. If you are a buyer and the neighbor gives you the evil eye, that’s a reason to look at another house as a buyer. Think of that?
Our word of the day is Wangle

to plan out usually with subtle skill or care

To have success listing your home wangle the areas that need it most.

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