Help Your Realtor Sell Your Home, Part 2

Here are some more tips for creating a buyer-friendly home:

Staging
It’s all the rage these days - and for good reason. Staging doesn’t have to cost a lot of money, and the rewards of doing it can be huge. When you sell your house "as is" - or don’t stage - it can actually cost you money. Staging a home, on the other hand, can result in your home’s selling for a higher amount than it would otherwise.

TIP: Linger in the doorway of every room and imagine how your house will look to a buyer. Does your current arrangement of furniture and belongings show off your home’s strengths and meet the standards of a "buyer-friendly house"? 

For additional ideas on staging your home, download our exclusive "Selling Your Home" 8-page  brochure at www.CharleyFarleyHomeLoans.com/brochures/sell_realtor.pdf

Get a second opinion
Ask a friend or neighbor - one who is not afraid to be blunt - to walk through your house as a prospective buyer would. Get his/her opinion on how well it “shows”. Consider making any additional changes, depending upon your budget and schedule.

The Bottom Line
Your Realtor will help you sell your home by marketing it, bringing in potential buyers, helping you evaluate offers, and guiding you through the entire closing process.

Your job is to make your home look as attractive and inviting as possible, to improve your chances of getting the price and terms you want when you sell it.