If you’re thinking about selling your home soon, it’s important to take some key steps to ensure your sale is smooth and successful. Here are a few areas to focus on:
Conduct a preliminary building inspection: It’s essential to conduct a full building inspection and address any issues that might complicate the sale or cause a buyer to withdraw their offer. Resolving these inspection items before bringing your home to market is a top priority for a couple of reasons:
1. Once you accept an offer, it’s crucial to move to contract as quickly as possible, maintain the buyer’s excitement, and guide them smoothly through to closing. Many buyers, especially first-time homebuyers, (the largest segment of buyers in the market) can be easily spooked by inspection issues. Buying a home can be a daunting experience for them, and they may be unfamiliar with home maintenance. Even minor issues can cause them to become uneasy. Ensuring everything is in order from the start will help prevent any last-minute surprises that could cause the buyer to lose confidence and derail your sale.
2. Your initial marketing campaign will have the greatest impact in generating the strongest buyer interest and the highest offer amounts with the best terms. If the buyer you choose backs out because of something they find in their inspection and you need to move to a new buyer, relaunching the campaign will have only a fraction of the desired outcome, yielding significantly less interest and lower offers the second time around. It’s crucial to do it right the first time.
The best inspectors in the business in Fairfield County CT are:
– Pillar to Post: 888-801-7111
– Scott & Scott: 203-329-0276
– Joe Lattarulo: 203-531-7500
Spring Cleaning: Schedule a comprehensive cleaning of your property, timed in accordance with your scheduled listing photos and video content. Your home should look its absolute best for these photos. Keeping it in top condition until closing is ideal, but it is especially crucial for the initial photoshoot.
Decluttering: Remove as many personal items as possible. It will be important to declutter and clean the house to help potential buyers easily envision themselves living in the space.
Property Records: Ensure that the features of your property match the town’s records. If you’ve done any unpermitted work that hasn’t been disclosed, resolve these discrepancies. Again, the largest segment of buyers in the market are first time homebuyers. They do everything by the book, and unpermitted work can easily slow down, stop or cause you to greatly reduce your sale price in order to proceed with the sale.
Painting: Consider repainting any rooms with bright or unusual colors to more neutral tones. This will make your home more universally appealing to prospective buyers.
Garage Doors: If needed, replacing/repairing/repainting your garage doors can significantly enhance your home’s curb appeal. Your garage makes up a large percentage of the outside of your home, and will be the main point of view when buyers drive up to your house for showings, so having your garage door in perfect condition will do wonders to the perceived state of your property. Prospective buyers’ first impressions are crucial.
Final Thoughts:
All in all, it’s essential to weigh your personal timeline, the readiness of your home for sale, and current market dynamics. To navigate this crucial time period effectively, it’s invaluable to have the guidance of an experienced real estate broker who understands the nuances of the market and can offer personalized advice.
I, Dez Slezak, a seasoned real estate broker, specialize in helping sellers like you make informed decisions that maximize your home sale’s potential. With a deep understanding of local market trends and buyer behavior, I can provide you with strategic insights to position your home advantageously, ensuring you achieve the best possible outcome.
For a consultation tailored to your unique situation and to explore how you can leverage current market conditions to your benefit, I encourage you to get in touch with me at any time through the form below.
Make the most of this opportunity to ensure a smooth and successful home sale!
Thoughtfully,
Dez Slezak
Real Estate Broker
Houlihan Lawrence, Greenwich
2 Sound View Dr Greenwich, CT
Phone: 203.344.7685
Email: [email protected]
Website: dezslezak.com
