We're selling the house. I hate owning, it's a miserable experience in my opinion. Got any quick tips? I'm not going to sink a ton of money into this project. Gonna be a quick one.
I love that I was able to get a loan to invest the banks money into real-estate for a while. We got our profit and there's way better things to put money into.
First impressions make a big difference. Make sure the outside of the house looks good.
Coat of paint goes a long way.
You don’t need to stage the house but declutter, clean thoroughly (don’t forget to clean the windows inside and out) and brighten the place up with things like fresh flowers, bowl of fruit in kitchen etc.
I've heard that hiring a staging company is worth it too. It helps the buyer visualize the potential of the house and can increase the chance of a bidding war.
Declutter. Make sure there is lots of white space so as not to overwhelm potential buyers’ line of sight. Work with natural sunlight. Where does it shine its warm rays on your house? Keep those spots open.
Know your buyer. Assuming you are at home to do a guided tour, size up potential buyers quickly. Suss out their needs. Then gently suggest how their needs could be met by your house’s features. Tailor your sales pitch that will fire cannonballs and hit the target directly.
Prepare a map of the neighbourhood and situate your house within it. Give them the map as a souvenir! Doing something unexpected and thoughtful will help you stand out in the minds of your buyers. They also know the good, bad, and ugly when it comes to living in your neighbourhood.
Hide a Seedplate with a bunch of Bitcoin on it and tell potential buyers about it.
Put a lot of Sats on it too, like a Billion at least.
Hide it under the foundation in an impossible to get to spot. So the house will be worth a ton more than its face-value because everyone will know there's a private key somewhere.
It depends on your situation, the current market, and the property itself, but I have always self marketed saving real estate agent fees.
I always set a realistic, fixed price.
Asking too high a price will burn off potential buyers.
Sometimes getting a registered market valuation helps- and lets buyers know the price is realistic too and can help them getting finance.
Clean and tidy and fix any obvious faults if possible.
Agents stress accurate, competitive pricing based on local comps—not emotional attachment—to avoid deterring buyers (raleighrealty.com).
Hiring a strong local realtor ensures better marketing, MLS syndication, professional photography, virtual tours, and exposure to serious buyers (wayforth.com).
Targeted upgrades: Replace garage/front entry doors, freshen kitchen and bath hardware/cabinets, and repair visible flaws.
Price it right & market well: Use a top local realtor to set a competitive price, stage professionally, and reach buyers effectively.
These strategies, widely backed by real estate professionals, focus on high-ROI, emotionally resonant improvements and smart pricing for a faster, more profitable sale.
You wrote "We", best is to be sure the partner is completely okay with it, and then set the Right Price, look at comparable homes in your area to set a competitive price.
If you both are looking for a fast sale, pricing slightly below market value ... that should do the trick. Other than that, take inspiration from these TV show (like "Property Brothers"): declutter, new paint, be available for showings.
Echoing many of the other stackers: focus on fixing/cleaning all the little visible things. Don't give buyers a reason to wonder about the stuff they can't see.
🎯 Realtor-Recommended Value-Boosting Tips
1. Appeal to Emotion with Presentation
2. Maximize Curb Appeal
3. Targeted, High-ROI Renovations
4. Smart Pricing & Exposure
5. Avoid Over-Investing
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