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While it's not mandatory to hire a Real Estate Agent, it is highly recommended. Why? Real Estate Agents are experts in local market trends and can provide valuable guidance on how to maximize your home's value. They have access to essential data on local market pricing and sold properties. Setting a realistic price for your home will make it more appealing to potential buyers. 

When choosing a Real Estate Agent, be sure to consider the following:

• Are there positive online reviews or testimonials available about the Real Estate Agent?
• Do they have a deep understanding of your local market?
• Have they developed a marketing plan customized to your property?
• What type of long-term exclusive listing agreement is required of you when you agree to have them represent you?
• Can they assist you in finding a new home as well?

From enhancing the curb appeal of your home's exterior to staging the interior for a refreshed look, you'll want to ensure your property makes an excellent first impression on potential buyers. Investing in some cost-effective updates can make all the difference in how quickly your property sells and at what price.

Here are some budget-friendly tips for improving your property:

• Exterior: Spruce up your landscaping, power wash your siding, and repaint the front door and mailbox. The exterior is the first thing buyers will notice when searching for homes online or driving through your neighborhood, so ensure your curb appeal is at its best.
• Interior: Repaint your walls in a neutral color, repair any noticeable cracks in the walls, steam clean your carpets, and replace any worn-out area rugs.
• Bathroom/Kitchen: Upgrade old fixtures with new faucets or showerheads. Don't forget to include fluffy white towels and scented candles.
• Declutter: Put away any sentimental furniture, collectible items, or other clutter and focus on opening up your space to make your home appear larger. Most buyers are highly visual and can struggle to imagine living in a home that's cluttered or disorganized.
• Professional Staging: Consider working with an interior design expert to transform a room without making any significant structural changes. Staging can have a significant impact on how quickly your home sells.

Setting a competitive price for your home is critical to attracting interested buyers and achieving a successful sale. Your Real Estate Agent should provide you with an objective view of your property's value and corroborating data.

Here's an overview of the different real estate markets:

• Seller's Market: When there are more buyers than sellers, resulting in sellers receiving multiple offers above the listing price.
• Buyer's Market: When there are more sellers than buyers, making competitive pricing by sellers extremely important.
• Shifting Market: During a transition from a seller's market to a buyer's market or vice versa, the seller's price may not reflect the current market demand from buyers, or the buyer may not have the buying power they once had due to market fluctuation.

Use our home value estimator to discover your home's current value.

Now that you've enlisted the expertise of a Real Estate Agent, priced your home appropriately, and staged it to impress, it's time to make your property stand out with a comprehensive marketing strategy Local advertising is a good start, but social media and digital marketing offer highly engaging channels to capture the attention of active buyers in the market.

Here are some key tactics to elevate your property's visibility:

• Craft a clear, concise property description. Essential details like the number of bedrooms and bathrooms are a must, but don't forget to highlight any unique features that could appeal to buyers.
• Engage a professional photographer or videographer to showcase your property. Over 90% of buyers start their search online, and poor-quality images or video could turn them away. Stunning, eye-catching visuals are crucial on social media.
• Host an Open House with your Real Estate Agent to generate traffic and interest in your home. This is also a valuable opportunity to gain insights into what buyers are looking for in terms of pricing, amenities, and features. The feedback you receive can inform any necessary adjustments to your marketing plan or property description.

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Interest and offers have come in for your property, and while the market may not be exactly as it was when you first listed, this is a critical phase that will test your patience, nerves, and priorities. Here are some tips for negotiating offers like a real estate veteran:

• In a Shifting Market, creative negotiation on terms and conditions may help move the transaction forward when neither the buyer nor seller feel a sense of urgency to come to an agreement or a counter-offer. Always consult your Real Estate Agent, who works in your best interest and understands your priorities.
• In a Buyer's Market, competitively pricing your home is crucial. If you're not receiving offers after a reasonable period, you may need to reduce your price or consider a counter-offer to avoid the risk of the buyer walking away. Take time to review a buyer's offer and terms with your Real Estate Agent.
• In a Seller's Market, properties move quickly, and multiple offers may come in. While the highest bidder may be tempting, don't forget to consider both price and terms when accepting an offer. You may also want to consider removing offers with a "home-sale" contingency from buyers.

When an offer comes in, it's best to consult your Real Estate Agent about the suitability of the offer, your goals and priorities, and how to proceed.

After accepting an offer, your focus shifts to ensuring a smooth transition from contract to closing day. Since you've been through the buying process before, the seller's perspective should be a breeze.

Here's what to keep in mind during this phase:

• Be cooperative with the buyers. If they need to schedule an inspection, appraisal, or walk-through, try to accommodate their needs.
• Ensure your Real Estate Agent provides the necessary disclosures and legal documents to the buyer, their Real Estate Agent, and attorney.
• Fulfill any conditions you agreed to when accepting the offer, such as getting rid of old furniture, repainting, or repairing appliances.
• Stay responsive to your listing Real Estate Agent's inquiries.
• Arrange your move to your new home (if applicable).
• Transfer your utilities and services to your new home several days before closing day (if applicable).

Congratulations on reaching closing day!