Pricing Your Home for Sale Like a Pro
In today’s roller coaster real estate market, the right price for your home for sale could be the difference between a quick sale and your house sitting on the market for months without a single Offer. Do you think you have a good handle on what a reasonable price would be for your home?
REALTORS® are experts when it comes to housing market values. Below are four tips the pros use to set a price that actually gets potential buyers in the door and still allows you to get the most money the market will bear, from the sale of your property.
Four ways your Charlotte Real Estate Agent will use to price your home for sale:
- Study the history – Take a look at what properties in your neighborhood sold for when you bought your house and then compare that to recent sales. Have prices increased, decreased or remained the same? This will give you a good idea of how the market value of your property might have progressed over time.
- Research comparables – Check around to see what properties of similar square footage and style are actually selling for in your area. Then you’ll be able to get an objective idea of what your house is worth without letting attachments to do-it-yourself projects like bathroom upgrades or landscaping influence your judgment.
Tour other homes – A good REALTOR® will take the time to personally visit other properties on the market in your community. If you’re going to price your home like a pro, go with your agent and tour the homes for sale in your neighborhood. By going to open houses in your area, you can also determine how your home stacks up to the competition.- Consider your location – The old adage goes, “Real estate is all about location, location, location.” Are you in the most desirable neighborhood? If so, you may be able to command a higher price for your house. If not, be certain that your price reflects your neighborhood, lot and surroundings; then, set a realistic price.
More Seller information can be found at www.iCharlotteRealEstate.com on the ‘Seller’ pages. If you need help pricing your Charlotte home for sale, please phone or email me today and I’m happy to help!
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