Enhance your home’s curb appeal to make a lasting first impression.
Homes for sale in the Greater Cleveland area stay on the market for an average of 64 days, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. Selling your home can be a daunting and a time-consuming process, after all. However, statistics from the Real Wealth Network show that house sales have gone up by 12 % year by year in the Greater Cleveland area of Ohio. So, if you do it right, the pay-off is worth your effort.
To sell your home more quickly and for the best possible price, check out these simple tips:
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Improve your curb appeal
First impressions last. When prospective buyers drive up to your home for a viewing, make sure they immediately like what they see. This means, a well-kept yard, nicely trimmed hedges, a fresh coat of paint on the exterior, and a new doorknob or house numbers on your front door.
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Hire the best real estate agent for your needs
There is no replacement for a great real estate agent who can guide you through the selling process and connect you with the right buyer.
Spare yourself any further hassle and let Cici Riley find the best buyer for your Ohio property. Call Cici today at 216-831-9310 or send her an email to ciciriley(at)howardhanna(dotted)com. You can rely on her intimate knowledge of Ohio and her 30 years’ worth of experience in buying and selling homes to deliver the results you want.
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Price the property right
If your property is wildly overpriced, expect your home to stay on the market longer. A house that remains listed for a while earns a bad reputation as potential buyers assume there must be a reason no one wants what you’re selling. Having a real estate agent who knows the state of the current housing market help you come up with the right price.
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Market the home well
If you are working with a real estate agent, they will know what features to highlight to attract buyers. Good, professional-grade photos are a must for online listings. Consider a virtual tour of your home or employ drone photography if you want to emphasize the sweep of your property. Don’t scrimp on description: in addition to home information, mention community amenities, dining and retail options, activities, and school districts. Remember, when people buy a house, they buy into the neighborhood as well.
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Declutter your home
Put into storage extra chairs or tables, as well as personal items such as unusual personal collections, idiosyncratic artwork, family pictures, and the like. The goal is to allow buyers to imagine themselves living in your home.
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Stage your home and keep it clean
Staging highlights the best parts of the home. This means arranging the furniture so rooms look more spacious, and amplifying the potential of certain areas of the house – a patio that can possibly be another place to entertain guests or a bonus room that can be used as a home office, a guest room, or a playroom.
If you hire a professional stager, they may even bring their own furniture to your home to convey a certain vibe.