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Are you looking to sell your home and get the most money possible?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Follow these top 5 proven strategies to sell your home as fast as possible and for the maximum price.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.7.3″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.7.3″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.7.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_toggle title=”TABLE OF CONTENTS (skip ahead)” open=”on” open_toggle_text_color=”#112a41″ open_toggle_background_color=”#f3f6f8″ closed_toggle_background_color=”#f3f6f8″ icon_color=”#110a41″ open_icon_color=”#110a41″ content_tablet=”<\/p>\n \u21b3 <\/span>Pr<\/a>ice it Right <\/a> \u21b3<\/span> <\/span>Show it Off<\/a><\/p>\n \u21b3 <\/span>Clean it Up.<\/a> \u21b3<\/span> <\/span>Write it Down<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n \u21b3 <\/span>Spruce it Up<\/a> \u21b3 <\/span>The Bottom Line<\/a><\/p>\n ” content_phone=”<\/p>\n \u21b3 <\/span>Pr<\/a>ice it Right <\/a><\/p>\n \u21b3<\/span> <\/span>Show it Off<\/a><\/p>\n \u21b3 <\/span>Clean it Up<\/a><\/p>\n \u21b3<\/span> <\/span>Write it Down<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n \u21b3 <\/span>Spruce it Up<\/a><\/p>\n \u21b3 <\/span>The Bottom Line<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n ” content_last_edited=”off|desktop” disabled_on=”on|on|off” _builder_version=”4.13.0″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#112a41″ title_level=”h4″ title_font=”Muli|700|||||||” title_font_size=”16px” body_font=”Muli||||||||” body_text_color=”#00df97″ body_link_font=”Muli||||on|||#112a41|” body_link_text_color=”#110a41″ body_font_tablet=”” body_font_phone=”” body_font_last_edited=”on|phone” body_font_size_tablet=”14px” body_font_size_phone=”” body_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” body_link_font_last_edited=”off|desktop” body_link_font_size_tablet=”” body_link_font_size_phone=”13px” body_link_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” border_width_all=”0px” box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_spread=”-18px” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_css_before_last_edited=”on|phone” body_link_text_color__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” body_link_text_color__hover=”rgba(0,50,160,0.95)” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n \u21b3 <\/span>#1. Invest in a professional photographer.<\/a> [\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/homepie.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Sell-for-More.jpg” alt=”A hand selling a FSBO house for cash” title_text=”Sell-for-More” _builder_version=”4.9.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″ custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text module_id=”Invest-in-a-professionals-photographer” _builder_version=”4.9.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n When we say HD picture quality, we mean using professional photography to capture those high-quality images needed to sell your home.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If you browse<\/span> MLS listings,<\/span><\/a> you can see examples of listings that have used low-quality photos or images shot on a cellphone. These listings are not as attractive to home buyers and tend to sit on the market longer.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Although hiring a professional photographer might seem like a bit of a hassle, the stats don’t lie when it comes to using good quality photos. Here are stats to prove you should be using high-quality pictures in your real estate listing:<\/span><\/p>\n <\/b><\/p>\n There are numerous benefits to hiring a professional to photograph your home. First, professional photographers already have the proper equipment, including high-quality cameras, professional lighting, tripod, drone, and professional editing software.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Each industry has experts, and a professional real estate photographer is an expert in making your home look fantastic in images. They will know the angles and lighting tricks to best showcase the rooms in your home to their best potential.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/homepie.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/pasted-image-0.png” title_text=”pasted image 0″ _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Here is a comparison of a bad vs. good photo. It is the same room, however the one on the left looks dark, cluttered, small and unappealing.<\/span><\/p>\n The photo on the right looks bright, spacious, clean spacious and inviting.<\/span><\/p>\n Which one would you book a showing to see?<\/span><\/p>\n If you are stumped on finding a professional real estate photographer,<\/span> Homepie.com<\/a> makes it easy, with their professional photography service. Homepie can connect you to a photographer in your area.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Having professional photos will help you attract potential homebuyers and get your home sold faster.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_id=”Professionally-Stage-Your-Home” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Professionally staging your home will help sell your home faster. It is more than decluttering or depersonalizing your home. Staging professionals know how to reinvent the spaces in your home to make them visually appealing to potential buyers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Still on the fence about using professional staging for your home? Let’s look at some stats:<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.3″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||3px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n The statistics show that professionally staged homes present and show better on the market, which translates to quicker sales when compared to homes that haven\u2019t been staged. Photos of professionally staged homes look better on MLS listings and in advertising material.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Take a look at the example of how professional staging can change the look of a room. The first photo shows an empty space, but the bottom picture, with staging, allows prospective buyers to visualize living in the home and makes the space more inviting.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/homepie.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/unnamed.png” title_text=”unnamed” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.9.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Professionally staging your home might seem like an expense, but it really is a return on investment. Non-staged homes sit on the market longer, and properties that do not receive an offer within the first month will experience a price reduction. Price reductions cost more than the initial<\/span> staging investment<\/a>.\u00a0The cost for not staging can add up to a price reduction of 5 to 20 times more than a professional staging investment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_id=”Sell-Your-Home-Yourself” _builder_version=”4.9.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Selling your home privately can be done and has many benefits, but there is a learning curve. You need to be familiar with legalities and avoid making costly mistakes that waste time. So why sell a home privately?<\/span><\/p>\n People decide to sell privately to save on estate agent commission fees, saving them between 3% and 6% of a home’s asking price. On average, the typical real estate agent receives a 6% commission on a sale. If you sold your home for $400,000, you would have to pay $24,000 to the real estate agent.<\/span><\/p>\n Luckily, there are services that you can use that help you sell your home. Save 6% in agent fees by listing for free on Homepie.com<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n To sell your home privately, you should closely follow the traditional-home selling process to maximize your chances of success. Private home sales can require a considerable time commitment, but you can receive a fair market price by following these steps:<\/span><\/p>\n 1. Prepare your home for sale<\/b> \u2013 you need to view your home from the buyer’s perspective. Buyers are looking at flaws and general appearance. Your home may <\/span>require some home improvements before it’s ready to sell. The most common enhancements needed are:<\/span><\/p>\n 2. <\/span>Determine Home’s Asking Price <\/b>\u2013<\/span> <\/span>you need to have realistic expectations of the value of your home. When you work with an agent, they will determine your home’s value, but to figure it out and avoid fees of a surveyor, do the following:<\/span><\/p>\n 3. Negotiate the sale<\/b> \u2013 you will oversee any negotiation directly with the prospective buyer.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Be prepared for offers that are below your asking price, which even might include unreasonable conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n 4. <\/span>Handling the Closing<\/b> \u2013 the closing of your house is a legal affair, meaning there is a process, and it is either handled by a closing attorney or the title agent. When you decide who the party will be, they will provide you with the required procedures.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Selling your home is a large financial and legal transaction, so you want to make sure that you use recommended professionals.\u00a0 It\u2019s always a good idea to Google the business that is recommended and read the online reviews.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_id=”Run-Ads-on-Google-and-Social-Media” _builder_version=”4.9.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n If you want to get more for your home, you need to create a buzz. The best way to increase your potential sale is by having buyers competing over your listing. Marketing your home is the only guaranteed method for getting top dollar for your home. Investing a couple of hundred dollars in online advertising exposes your listing to tens of thousands of interested buyers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Social media, such as Facebook, is a great way to drive online traffic to your listing. You can post multiple ads in Facebook groups and target your audience for people looking to purchase a home in your area. Experiment and have fun with advertising on social media, especially since you can run an ad for $5 a day and get it in front of many people.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Google is a top-rated search engine, and by using Google AdWords, you can potentially have your listing at the top right of the search engine page, getting more traffic. These adverts are linked to the seller’s property and operate on a cost-per-click basis.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n You can keep costs down by creating highly targeted ads that only show when searching Google in a specific region. The average per click prices will vary, but you can budget keywords to never go over your set budget. You can also monitor your campaign and adjust it to make sure you are optimizing the ads’ performance with the highest clicks for the lowest price.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
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\u21b3 <\/span>#3. Sell Your Home Yourself<\/a>
\u21b3 <\/span>#4. Run Ads on Google and Social Media<\/a>
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<\/span>That\u2019s ok!\u00a0 If you are not happy with the initial offer, you simply go back and forth with the buyer, and if they are not willing to meet your terms you just wait for the next offer.<\/span>
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