Selling Tips For Your Birkdale Area Home

It is a  buyer’s market which means it’s the seller’s turn to be flexible! Remember, everything is negotiable from purchase price, closing dates, move-in dates, storage, appliances, window treatments, points and fees. Key point; Don’t let personal feelings stand in the way of a good deal.

In a buyer’s market, curb appeal, cleanliness, overall good condition and updates are especially crucial. Any little flaw should be taken care of before the first buyer drives up.

Check out other homes for sale in the neighborhood to evaluate the competition. You can attend open houses or get your local Huntersville area agent to show them to you.
Back home, start with the exterior to ensure you’re making a good first impression. Reseed or throw down some turf on lawn patches, change the lights in the lamppost, and if necessary, reset the walkway stone.

Clean the interior beyond your norman standards. Even if they are impeccable!  Brighten the interior with light fixture updates, as new lighting is one of the most inexpensive and noticeable improvements you can make prior to listing.

If faucets are leaky, fix them and make sure the water pressure is strong in both the kitchen and bathrooms.

If necessary, a great way to improve the appearance of your home is to paint. Use only neutral colors that can easily lend themselves to different décor and styles of furniture.  In the bedrooms, especially the exotic colors used to please the kids, get rid of the wild colors and patterns.

Don’t reject low offers; negotiate

Don’t dismiss lower-than-expected offers. They are now very much a part of our market. Instead, consider buyer incentives that help you meet your asking price. Let your Huntersville area agent help you with negotating items that increase the value to the buyer. The purchase price is just part of the deal. Anything that makes your property stand apart from the competition will give it an edge in a buyer’s market.