How to sell your home in a hot real estate market
A hot real estate market can present its own unique challenges to make your property stand out above the others.
The two big things you want are great photos to attract more interested buyers, and of course a really well presented home that buyers can instantly fall in love with.
“So, the picture can say a thousand words, and that’s what a lot of people see now. You can go online and see those initial pictures, and that makes the decision whether you even go through a house,” says Rachael Ruiz, real estate agent.
The photos that buyers look at online have a huge impact on whether or not they even visit a home or contact the selling agent to find out more. I think we need to be really clear on this –
The photos either attract more buyers, or they turn them away.
If those photos don’t look great, then the buyers don’t come, and when it comes to the photos there are two important factors.
The first is that the photos themselves have to be technically excellent. They can’t be too dark or too bright, they can’t have weird colors or look wonky or not show the home from the best angles and in the best light. To get all of that an agent or owner needs to hire the best real estate photographer in their area.
Why do the photos matter? Well, even a beautiful home can look less than beautiful if the photographer is not skilled enough to know how to create images that sell. So take your time and find the best photographer and be prepared to pay a little more if you need to because your real estate photos are the number one marketing tool you have.
The second important factor is that the home itself must be presented really well for the photo shoot and for any subsequent open houses or visits by potential buyers.
What can you do?
Prepare the closets: People will look inside so tidy them up and get rid of the clutter.
Style the basement: Show buyers that you have the additional living space, and present them well and make it look like you go down there and use the area.
Clean the garage: Paint the floor so it looks clean and fresh, and move things if needed to make room for the cars.
The front of the home: This is your first chance to make a great impression, so clean everything and prepare the landscaping and any flower beds to give a great first look.
The above list is of course only the beginning, You have enough on your plate, call us for our free marketing and listing preparation magazine or schedule a marketing strategy call with us to see how we can help you today by putting our professional marketing solutions to work for you to help you sell your next listing!
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