Did you know there are actions you can take to prepare your home for a quick sale? Whether you are going the traditional selling route by placing your house on the market or are looking for a cash buyer, the key to a quick sale is proper preparation.
Get a Pre-inspection
Get ahead of the curve by getting a pre-inspection. A pre-inspection identifies any issues, such as electrical, plumbing, structural, etc. your house may have. This allows you to start the selling process with the knowledge of the ups and downs of your home. From there, you need to determine what to do with your new information. You can:
- Disclose any and all issues about your house when you put it on the market. This will attract a buyer who knows they need to put in some work.
- Fix the problem yourself! But this can cost more time and money than you may not have.
- Find a cash buyer. Oftentimes, a cash-buying company will buy a home as-is and give you a fair, cash offer and a speed transaction. This is a great solution if your home has significant problems or you need to move fast.
Improve your Home’s Curb Appeal
First impressions count. So, while you want a quick sale, take some time to improve your home’s curb appeal. Maintain the landscaping, clean the exterior, and apply a fresh coat of paint to certain rooms – these are just some things to consider before finding the right buyer. A house that is clean, organized, and well-maintained will yield a higher offer than a house that needs repairs and is full of clutter. Staging a home also allows a potential buyer to envision themselves living there.
Research the Market
Go into your selling journey with numbers to back up what you want. You can go online and check recent sales of other homes in your area. Finding how much a similar house sold for will give you an idea of how much you could potentially get. But make sure you compare your home to other houses in your area with similar bedroom/bathroom counts, square footage, acreage, and conditions.
Determine your Selling Method
Hire a Realtor
The traditional way to sell a home is by hiring a real estate agent. They help you along your house-selling journey by listing your home and getting it on the market, but this can still take time. It is also up to you to get the house ready for showings and keep it clean while it is on the market. To top it off, you will have to pay the realtor a percentage of the final sale price.
Sell it yourself
Selling your house yourself usually isn’t the fastest method, unless you have a network of potential buyers. It’s up to you to list your home on the market, advertise it accordingly, navigate legalese, and vet all offers. If you have the gumption and ambition to sell your home fast, then this may be the path for you.
Find a Cash Buyer
The key to a quick sale is finding a cash buyer. A cash offer means less paperwork, fewer hidden costs (like paying for an appraisal or realtor percentages), and less risk of a buyer’s financing falling through. The optimal cash buyer, like WCC Properties, will give you a cash offer within 24 hours of the first scheduled visit. Then, you can close in less than 48 hours once you accept without paying the closing costs!
