Tips on Selling Your Home

Find the Right Agent: A strong listing agent will help price your home correctly, market it professionally, and negotiate powerfully on your behalf.

Price It Right from the Start: Overpricing can scare buyers away. Pricing competitively attracts more interest and can even spark a bidding war.

Boost Curb Appeal: First impressions matter. Freshen up landscaping, paint the front door, and tidy the exterior to draw buyers in.

Declutter and Depersonalize: Make it easy for buyers to picture themselves living there. Clear surfaces, remove personal photos, and simplify decor.

Deep Clean Everything: A spotless home shows better — clean floors, windows, kitchens, bathrooms, and even closets and garages.

Stage Your Home: Staging (even simple DIY staging) helps highlight your home's best features and create an inviting atmosphere.

Invest in Professional Photography: High-quality photos (and video tours) are essential — most buyers shop online first.

Be Flexible with Showings: The more accessible your home is for tours, the faster it can sell. Try to accommodate even last-minute showings.

Make Small Repairs: Fix leaky faucets, cracked tiles, squeaky doors, and anything that could raise red flags during buyer inspections.

Highlight Key Features: Make sure important selling points (like updated appliances, new roofing, large yard) are mentioned in your listing and marketing materials.

Be Transparent About Your Home’s Condition: Honesty builds trust. Disclose any known issues upfront to avoid problems later.

Set the Right Mood for Showings: Open curtains for natural light, play soft music, and create a welcoming scent (think fresh, clean — not overpowering air fresheners).

Stay Emotionally Detached: Think of the sale as a business transaction. Focus on your goal rather than personal feelings about your home.

Review Offers Carefully: The highest offer isn't always the best. Consider the buyer’s financing, contingencies, and closing timeline.

Be Ready for Negotiations: Buyers often ask for credits or repairs after inspections — stay flexible but know your bottom line.