Selling your home for the first time can seem daunting. The market looks complex and you’ve probably heard horror stories about unqualified buyers, unsold homes and nightmare real estate agents who don’t have your best interests at heart.
So, when it’s time to sell your home you’ll need sound advice and the right guidance so that you don’t end up with your own bad story to tell. Keep in mind we are not just talking about financials. Selling your home can be an emotional time because of the deep sense of attachment to it. Chances are you’ve celebrated holidays and entertained friends and family and created great memories within its four walls.
So we’ve put together some advice that will help you confidently go forward with the sale of your home. Consider the following:
Change Your Perspective
Changing your perspective about your home is very important and should start to happen as soon as the decision is made to sell. Despite the emotional attachment you may have to your home, the distancing process has to begin because your home is now a financial asset. It’s become something to be marketed to others. As hard as it is, try to put aside your emotions and concentrate your energy on selling your property. It helps to remind yourself that you will be moving somewhere else, to an even better place that you can call home.
The Price Has to Be Right
Pricing your home is not something you normally do without enlisting the help of a reputable listing agent. Refrain from choosing your cousin’s sister-in-law, for example, who just dabbles in real estate as a side job. You’ll fare much better if you select an experienced real estate agent who sells a fair number of listings, preferably in your neighbourhood.
Be Flexible with Showings
Showings are an integral part of selling property so you’ll need to be flexible with times.
