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Five Tips To Sell Your Home

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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.

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Best Updates That Will Sell Your Home

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Right now we’re in a sellers market. If you think this is the right time to sell your home, you may want to consider some of the best updates that will sell your home faster and for a higher price point. However, some updates are more valuable than others.

Update your kitchen

The kitchen is the heart of the home. That being said, the kitchen is also one of the more expensive updates you can undertake. This also means it is one of the best payouts. If you are willing to invest your money into a brand new kitchen update, you will add value to your home and are likely to sell it faster.

Update your bathrooms

Bathrooms are the second best update that most homebuyers are looking at as a priority. In fact, many statistics claim updated bathrooms will sell a home even if nothing else is updated. This investment can cost less than a kitchen, depending on how many bathroom you want to take on. Remember to ask your agent for their advice as well when it comes to what you should be updating in your home.

New paint goes a long way

New paint can give an old home a fresh new look. Instead of going for neutral colors on the walls, go for what’s trending. Trending colors tend to attract current homebuyers. New paint is easy to manage yourself, costs less if you hire the project out, and doesn’t require as big an investment in time or money.

Landscaping is a big one

If you watch enough HGTV shows, you know landscaping is always on the list for home improvements. The outside of the home is the first impression. If you want to make a great first impression on potential homebuyers, then invest in proper landscaping. This could include new sod, plants, a new front door, or even new lights.

While you have many options, the best updates that will sell your home should be on the top of your list. If you don’t have a budget big enough to tackle one of these, then simply do what you can. Sometimes even new hardware can give an old room a new look. Make sure you also ask your agent what current homebuyers in your region are looking for. And don’t forget to call us for your home inspection!

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Home Projects to sell your home faster

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“As is” isn’t usually good enough for most home buyers. Even if your home is in good condition or doesn’t need repairs, that doesn’t mean it couldn’t benefit from some home projects. If you have lived in your home for long enough chances are something needs updating or remodeling. It is truly amazing what a fresh coat of paint can do! Or new fixtures. There are many small changes you can make to your home that will sell your home faster and potentially for a higher price. Some of these home projects are DIY and some you will need to a hire a professional. All are worth considering.

Home Evaluation

Whether you are ready to sell now or in a few years, a home evaluation is a smart investment. Invite a real estate professional into your home to evaluate the current condition. If they are willing, ask them for a to-do list of things you can do to improve your home and increase the value. Even if you are not ready to list your home immediately, an agent who wants your future business would be glad to help. If you are planning on listing your home soon, a pre-listing home inspection is a great investment. A home inspection will give you significantly more detail about your home and allow you to address any issues that might derail the sale.

It’s not about you

There is one very common mistake all home owners make in selling their home – when they make decisions based around themselves. If you really want to sell your home then don’t paint it your favorite color. Paint it a neutral color. Don’t over-decorate because you think it looks nice. Keep the inside clutter-free and simple. Because it really isn’t about you. It’s about appealing to the traffic of people who like your home. They need to be able to “envision” themselves living there and they can’t do that if everything about the home screams someone else. Don’t take it personally, take it seriously.

Update your fixtures

Fixtures are such a great way to customize your home. Many times fixtures can be an inexpensive way to add your personal touches. But if you’ve been in your home for a long time then chances are some of your fixture might be outdated. Especially if your fixtures were “trending” years ago and are considered out of style now. This is where cost vs. value is important. Is the cost of the improvement worth the value it will add to your home? Is $100 for new kitchen handles worth the value increase to your kitchen? Aesthetically, it might be. This site is an excellent resource for a cost vs. value guide to home projects.

If you need a pre-listing home inspection we can take care of that for you. If you need a home inspection for a home you are considering purchasing we can do that too! Basically, we do it all. So just give us a call or schedule your home inspection right here on our website.

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Have a plan before you sell your home

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Who says you need a plan to sell your home? The market is hot, people are buying and selling all over Tampa Bay! So you can just stick a “for sale’ sign in your front yard and that’s it, right? Not exactly. Especially if you plan to sell your home yourself and without an agent – you’re going to need a plan. Because the reality is, if sticking a sign in your front lawn was enough then realtors wouldn’t exist.

Create a Marketing Plan

Why do you need a plan, specifically a marketing plan, to sell your home? It’s not about just throwing any price on your house, it’s about selling it for all it’s worth. A plan is the source of getting top dollar for the least amount of hassle and within a reasonable time frame.

Exposure is Key

Sure you can throw your house up on Craigslist, Zillow, Trulia, etc. You can also host your own open house. But how will you get people to attend your open house? Who will manage the listings or inquiries made on your home from all of those online platforms?

More is More

The more buyers you can attract, the more competition among buyers, the higher the price. The more expansive the exposure of your home, the more buyers you can attract. The goal is generate multiple offers. This is what will sell your home for top dollar. Even if you don’t get multiple offers, more exposure means increasing your changes of selling your home within a reasonable time frame. Every home owner that wants to sell their home has the same goal: to sell for top dollar, in a reasonable time frame, for the least amount of hassle.

Statistics show that listing your home a real estate professional will produce more money in your pocket at the end of the sale than by selling your home on your own. Even so, there are a few things you can do to ensure you are working your way toward that top dollar. Getting a pre-listing home inspection, for example, is an excellent way to sell your home. Call us now to get more information or schedule your inspection right here on our website.