With an average of 1200 homes for sale in College Station, TX and Bryan, TX, I want to give you a few tips that will help you sell your house fast. Making sure your house stands out in the crowd will make the difference between selling fast and waiting several months for the right buyer to come along.
Given the fact that College Station, TX is the second fastest growing city in the U.S., the time to sell is now while so many people are looking for houses to buy in our beautiful region. Texas A&M University graduates are lending to the population boom as they are looking for nice houses after getting jobs in the area after graduation. Relocating families who are being drawn in by the area’s attractive features - warm climate, numerous public parks, great employment opportunities, safe communities, highly ranked public schools and quality healthcare – are contributing to the population spike as well. As an immense number of new businesses continue to develop across the region, more people will follow. So let’s get your house ready for a quick sell.
1. Over 90% of buyers begin their house search online. Be sure everything is tidy and encourage several pictures to be taken of your house inside and out. More pictures uploaded to home selling sites improves house sells.
2. Always allow your home to be shown so as many people as possible will see it. By limiting the viewing times and days, you may lose a potential buyer. You should also leave the house when prospective buyers are brought by to view it.
3. Start packing! Not only will you have a head start when your house sells, but packing away unnecessary clutter and personal items such as collectibles and family photos will make the home look as spacious as possible. Try to remove at least half of the content from closets, cabinets, drawers and garages. Store everything off-site if possible, have a garage sell or donate to charities. With less clutter, buyers can envision their own items in your house.
4. Rid your home of any bad odors. A friend who doesn’t live in your house should be able to tell you if you have been successful during a quick visit. Don’t overpower visitors with masking fragrances. Giving the house a good cleaning – and keeping it clean - should make the house smell welcoming.
5. Potential buyers are looking at several homes with many common attributes, so try to make your home stand out above all others. In most cases, clean and uncluttered stand out the most. But adding something like a small vase of flowers will provide the inviting atmosphere that will be remembered when the time comes for buyers to make a decision.
6. Houses with more light sell quickly. Pull back drapes, open the blinds and clean the windows so natural sunlight can stream in. Add higher wattage bulbs in rooms with low light to improve viewing quality.
7. Opt for an inexpensive, quick house facelift such as fresh, neutral paint on the walls, cleaning the drapes, updating cabinet hardware or adding fresh mulch to the flower garden instead of pricey upgrades.
8. Have your home in prime condition by fixing items like leaky faucets and squeaky doors before your house is viewed.
9. Turn up the outdoor charm. Curb appeal sells many homes. A few colorful flowers, inexpensive bushes, a well-manicured lawn and clean driveway can make a big impression before house hunters even walk through your front door.
10. Go viral. With advice from your agent, a YouTube video of your house while talking about your favorite memories in the house and favorite places to visit nearby may be a helpful selling tool. Also, consider posting your listing on Facebook.
With so many people moving to College Station, TX and Bryan, TX, the time is right for selling your home. Following these tips should help you sell fast so you can start looking for your new dream home.
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