How To Sell Your House In 2022 And Beyond

Most people who want to sell their house want to list it, find a qualified buyer quickly, get the money, and hand over the keys. If only things were that easy! In reality, selling a house has a lot of moving parts, some of which you can control and some of which you can’t.

For instance, where you live might affect how long your house stays on the market or how much you can charge for it. Where there is a lot of competition and not much to sell, you will probably sell faster and get a higher price. In places where home sales have slowed down, on the other hand, sellers will probably have to work harder to find the right buyer.

Since the coronavirus pandemic, the housing market has grown at a rate that has never been seen before. As a result, prices have gone up, there have been more bidding wars, and there are very few homes on the market. But the market is expected to calm down a bit, and in some places it already has. This is because of rising interest rates (including mortgage rates) and worries about a recession.

So, as a seller, you will want to be ready and in charge of things that could have a big effect on your bottom line. Hiring a great real estate agent and ensuring your home looks good online can help your closing go more smoothly and get you more money.

1. Hire a real estate agent who knows the market

You can easily find out about a real estate agent’s past sales and professional titles on the internet, so you can choose the best person to work with. You can look at online profiles of agents to find out how long they have been in the business, how many sales they have made, and what designations they may have. Watch how and where they advertise their listings and if they use professional photos.

Some homeowners might want to sell their home without an agent in order to save money on the commission. This is called “FSBO,” which stands for “for sale by owner.” Sellers can save thousands of dollars on these fees.

A skilled agent, on the other hand, does a lot to earn their fee. For example, they can tell as many people as possible about your house and negotiate on your behalf to get the best offers. If you go it alone, you will have to take care of cleaning up your home, advertising it, reviewing offers from buyers, negotiating with them, and taking care of all the closing details on your own.

2. Check the house before you sell it.

A pre-sale home inspection is not required, but it may be a good idea. Before you put your house on the market, a detailed inspection report can show you if there are any structural or mechanical problems. It might cost a few hundred dollars, but it will let you know ahead of time about problems that buyers are likely to notice when they do their own inspections later.

By doing repairs and other home prep work at the same time, sellers might be able to speed up the selling process and get their house sold faster. This means that when the house goes on the market, it should be ready to sell quickly and without a lot of trouble.

3. Get photos taken by a pro

Work with your real estate agent to set up a time for a photographer to take photos of your home that can be used for marketing. Having high-quality photos is important because making your home look its best online can be the difference between a quick sale and a listing that stays up for a long time.

Some real estate agents include professional photos and online tours as part of the services they offer. If they don’t, you may need to look for a photographer on your own. Professional photography costs will depend on how big your home is, where it is, and how long it takes to take pictures of it.

A good portfolio shows that a professional photographer knows how to make rooms look bigger, brighter, and more attractive. You can then look at this in depth guide to virtual staging to really make your property shine.