1. Clean, Repair & Unclutter

There are many strategies for selling a house fast, but when you’re short on time, and want to attract the best offers, it is important to make your home’s interior (and exterior) appeal to as many buyers as possible.

• Get a storage unit and pack away any extra belongings or large furnishings that make rooms look crowded, small, or messy.
• Organize the closets. Buyers are looking for storage space, so they’re definitely going to peek in closets, storage areas, and pantries. Don’t cram extra belongings into closets — leave enough open space to give the impression that the home has plenty of storage.
• Personal belongings, like family photos, keepsakes, and religious items distract buyers and prevent them from picturing themselves living in the home. It is recommended to remove as many personal items as you can.
• If your home looks dirty or messy it can devaluate it quickly and make clients lose interest. Be sure to do a deep clean of every room in the house, including baseboards, kitchen cabinets, bathroom tile, and carpets. If you’re short on time, consider calling in some professionals.

This applies to the outside of your home as well. The first in-person glimpse potential buyers will have of your home is vital, so ensure it looks welcoming, well-maintained, and tidy. Make sure to attend to the following:

• Trim hedges, shrubs, and overgrown tree branches.
• Clear walkways and paths.
• Clean windows and doorknobs.
• Sweep away spiderwebs and debris from the front porch.
• Replace broken lights or mailboxes.
• Paint the front door.
• Plant flowers.

2. Price Your Home To Ensure The Sale

We all want top dollar for our home, but if you are in a rush to sell, you may have to consider a price that is going to force potential buyers to be desperate to snap it up. Often sellers will overprice, and this can leave the home sitting for a long time and cause lower offers when you do finally drop it. You want to keep your property competitive even in today's demand for property. If you have a little longer then of course you can start the bidding high. We will look at all the surrounding market values and do a comprehensive report to ensure you get the best price possible.

3. Staging Your Home Makes All The Difference

Staging is a common tactic in real estate sales, especially if you’re looking for ways to sell your house fast. Staging helps define spaces and makes rooms look larger. If you want to speed up this process, you’ll want to put all of your belongings in storage. A professional stager will bring their own furniture and decor, arranging it in a way that highlights your home’s best features and makes it feel warm and welcoming. This is often the best way to get the most money for your home as an independent person will stage it from a neutral point of view. DNA Home Team can help you with resources for this.

4. Hire a Professional Photographer

It may seem faster (and cheaper) to snap a few pictures of your house on your phone, but poor listing photos could make your home stay on the market longer. According to many reports out there, pictures can make a 75-80% difference on whether your home gets sold quickly or not purely because they may be put off by the images.

As your listing agent, we make sure to hire a professional photographer who will make your home stand out to buyers!

4. Hold an Open House

At DNA Home Team, we work with you to set a time to hold an open house and personally invite buyers to attend through intensive marketing. Open Houses are vital in attracting the most buyers possible and giving your home the exposure it needs to sell.