Can the Home Selling Journey Be Quick and Easy?

by Hilary W. Foutes REALTOR® 11/08/2020

There is no reason to stress about the home selling journey. In fact, there are many things you can do to enjoy a quick, seamless property selling experience.

Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you streamline the home selling journey.

1. Enhance Your House's Curb Appeal

Curb appeal is a key part of the house selling process. If your residence boasts amazing curb appeal, you may be able to speed up the home selling cycle.

To enhance your house's curb appeal, you may want to mow the lawn, trim the hedges and perform other lawn maintenance tasks. Also, it may be beneficial to fix any cracked or damaged siding and conduct other home exterior repairs to bolster your house's appearance.

If you require assistance with home exterior projects, you may want to reach out to professional contractors too. That way, you can receive expert support as you upgrade your home's curb appeal.

2. Eliminate Clutter

For those who have a large assortment of items that are longer needed, there may be no time like the present to get rid of these items. By doing so, you can show off the true size of your living space to prospective buyers.

If you are in a rush to eliminate clutter, you can host a yard sale or sell excess items online. Or, you may want to donate excess items to a local charity or give them to family members or friends.

In addition, if there are items you want to keep but store outside your house, you can rent a storage unit. With a storage unit at your disposal, you can secure a broad array of items until your residence sells.

3. Collaborate with a Real Estate Agent

A real estate agent can help you navigate the home selling cycle and will go the extra mile to ensure you can quickly and effortlessly sell your house. As such, if you work with a real estate agent, you can achieve the best-possible results throughout the home selling journey.

Usually, a real estate agent will meet with you, learn about your house selling goals and help you plan accordingly. Once a home selling strategy is in place, you and a real estate agent can work to put this plan into action. Then, you and a real estate agent can work together to enjoy a fast, profitable home selling experience.

As you proceed along the home selling journey, a real estate agent is happy to provide plenty of assistance. Therefore, if you are unsure about how to price your residence, a real estate agent will help you establish an aggressive initial asking price. On the other hand, if you are uncertain about whether to accept an offer to purchase your residence, a real estate agent can help you make an informed decision.

Ready to enjoy a quick and easy home selling experience? Take advantage of the aforementioned tips, and you can navigate the home selling journey like a pro.

About the Author
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Hilary W. Foutes REALTOR®

As a forty three-year resident of Swampscott and having been in Real Estate for 21+ years on the North Shore of Boston, I have had top award-winning sales performances year after year in our local community. Achieving top sales results with extensive knowledge of Swampscott, Marblehead and the surrounding north shore towns have made me an expert in my field and demographic area. I am considered one of the best negotiators around, have tremendous relationships with inspectors, lawyers, appraisers, contractors, and even my fellow colleagues in this business. I pride myself on my attention to detail, expert transaction coordination, fiduciary obligations, knowledge of the real estate legalities, and ability to handle the most important purchase or sale of your financial portfolio…YOUR home!