Five Tips To Sell Your Home

In Tampa, the real estate market claims it’s a “sellers market”. If that’s true, then now is the time to sell your home! Here are five tips to give you the edge and close the deal.

New paint goes a long way

Not everyone loves bright colors. In fact, if you’re selling your home, go ahead and paint the walls a neutral color. Whether you like it or not is not important. Buyer’s can envision themselves in your home more easily when the paint color is neutral. Neutral colors also make your home look bigger. So don’t worry about whether you like the colors or not, go ahead and throw on a fresh coat.

Create curb appeal

Stand out from the competition with great curb appeal. You don’t have to spend a lot of money in landscaping. Sometimes just getting a good lawn cut, weed the edges, and plating a few flowers is all you need. Don’t forget about your front door. Does that need a coat of paint too?

Be flexible about your timing

Buyers who purchase in the fall intend to spend the holidays in their new home. Don’t insist on staying for one last Christmas with the family. If you’re buyers want to move in, be as flexible as you can be, within reason. Expect the buyer to want you out sooner than later and plan for it.

Offer incentives to buyers

Getting a pre-listing home inspection can be a huge incentive for buyers. A pre-listing home inspection can save a buyer hundreds of dollars in out-of-pocket money. Buyers will also appreciate your transparency. Be sure you hire a credible home inspector who will create a thorough inspection report.

Don’t overprice your home

The second a seller hears it’s a “sellers market” they think it’s an opportunity to hike up the price of their home. The fall real estate season is only 10 to 12 weeks. If you hike up the price of your home and are unable to sell, you will have to wait until after the holidays before you see much traction again.

If you’re interested in getting a pre-listing inspection you can count on Divinity Inspection Service. We are a credible and reliable home inspection company. We create thorough home inspection reports that can be transferred to your buyer and we keep the report on record for a year. Schedule your home inspection now.