What is the number one factor in getting a home sold? Making sure your home is clean, well marketed, and represented by a Realtor are all important…however, the MOST important thing you can do is…price your home correctly! Overpricing is the number one reason why FSBOs take months to sell…or don’t sell at all. A Realtor will help you put a realistic price on your home, but it’s up to you, the seller, to decide on the final number. For tips on pricing your home, read this article by Angela Colley at Realtor.com:
-Remember that what you paid for the home doesn’t matter
-Use all tools available to you: Comps, AVMS, and your Realtor
-Factor in home upgrades with a grain of salt
-Leave some wiggle room for negotiations
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