What to do to Sell your own House without a Realtor Fast
When selling a house, it is always a great idea to hire the services of a Realtor and let him take care of the selling procedure, from setting the asking price and conducting viewings to transferring the title to the buyer. While hiring a real estate agent makes the selling process very simple and less hectic for you, in return the agent will charge you thousands of dollars as fees for his services. You can save those thousands of dollars by cutting out the middleman and selling your house privately.
Once you have decided to sell out your home, and that too without seeking the help of an agent, wait for the right time to list it on the market for sale, if it is not urgent. There are certain times of the year when selling a residential property is more profitable. For example it may be difficult to find potential buyers for your family sized home once the school has started, since families with children find is tough and traumatic to shift home school mid-semester.
Weather conditions also need to be taken into consideration. It is always tough to sell your home in the middle of the winter, when the weather is mostly harsh and you hardly get a chance to show your house in sunlight. Spring is usually the best time to list your home, when your front lawn and landscaping are most appealing.
It is very important to prepare your house for buyers before putting it on the market for sale. You never know how fast you will start getting responses from the potential buyers, and may not get time to paint the exterior walls, fix a squeaky front door or de-clutter the house. Start by preparing the outside of the property, since the first impression or the curb appeal of your home can be a deal maker or a deal breaker. Make sure the front lawn is properly mowed, with the trees and shrubs trimmed. Repaint exterior walls and the front door if required and de-clutter and de-personalize the interior of your home as much as possible. Family photos can be a great distraction, remove most of them, if not all.
Estimate the worth of your home and realistically set the asking price for the property, neither too high, nor too low. At this point you can seek a Realtor’s help, since he has complete knowledge of the local housing market. A realistically set price plays a key role in a smooth and quick sale by attracting a large number of potential home buyers.
Once you receive an offer from a buyer, be a bit flexible and leave room for negotiation. Even if you have refused a low offer, you can always reconsider it if you fail to secure a offer better than that. When you’ve secured a buyer, hire a solicitor to help complete the sale smoothly.
