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body_link_text_color__hover=”rgba(0,50,160,0.95)”]\u21b3 <\/span>Step #1: Prep Your Home<\/a> by Homepie<\/strong> | Published Aug 30, 2021 <\/p>\n }<\/span> 10 Minutes<\/p>\n ” content_last_edited=”on|phone” admin_label=”Date” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Muli|500|||||||” text_text_color=”#112a41″ text_font_size=”13px” custom_margin=”||7px|||” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n by\u00a0Homepie<\/strong> | Published Aug 30, 2021 | }<\/span>\u00a010 Minutes<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n For millions of people each year, the home selling process is confusing, convoluted, and sometimes just plain mysterious.<\/p>\n That\u2019s why so many hire a real estate agent.<\/p>\n But that comes with a hefty price tag \u2013 upwards of 6% of the sale price<\/strong>\u00a0which can easily equate to tens of thousands<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Think selling your own home is too difficult? Think again. In this article, we’re going to cover all the basic steps to sell a home yourself<\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/homepie.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Step-1-Prep-your-home-to-sell.gif” alt=”Step 1 – Prep-your-home-to-sell” title_text=”Step 1 – Prep-your-home-to-sell” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text module_id=”Step-1-is-Prep” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n At this point, you\u2019ve made the decision that you\u2019re ready to sell your home by owner<\/strong><\/a>. But that doesn\u2019t mean your house is ready.<\/p>\n So here are 3 ways to prepare your home for prospective buyers:<\/p>\n Similar to when you sell a car, you\u2019ll want to make sure that your home looks and smells clean. Not only the interior but even the yard. It is also smart to make basic repairs, like putting in that new light bulb in the hallway fixture, or touching up the paint on your eaves.<\/p>\n The better the house looks, the more comfortable a buyer will be when they view the home.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Now that your place is cleaned and fixed up, you\u2019ll need to make a decision if you want to show the house with or without your current furniture.<\/p>\n In some cases, especially if you\u2019re selling a vacant home, or a place that was recently renovated, it may make sense to rent furniture to help the home really stand out. This is called staging<\/strong>, and there are companies that specialize in this service<\/a>.<\/p>\n At a minimum, you may want to consider rearranging or removing some items and decluttering.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/homepie.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Step-2-Promote-Your-Home-by-Owner.gif” alt=”Step 2 – Promote Your Home by Owner” title_text=”Step 2 – Promote Your Home by Owner” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text module_id=”Step-2-is-Promote” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n You\u2019ll need to get the word out that your house is for sale. There are two types of posting every home needs<\/strong>, and I\u2019m not talking just social media.<\/p>\n The first one is a professional-looking For Sale sign<\/strong> posted in your front yard.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t waste your time with one of those flimsy For Sale by Owner signs from your local hardware store. This is a real turn off to buyers.<\/p>\n The yard sign is a statement. Not only that your home is for sale, but that you are a serious seller who knows what they\u2019re doing.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Remember, every time an agent lists a home, this is one of those basic steps<\/a> they follow and there\u2019s a good reason why. Put in the same minimal effort and you\u2019ll be successful too. I\u2019ll share a great place where you can order one of those signs in just a minute.<\/p>\n The second thing you\u2019ll need to do is post it online<\/strong>.<\/p>\n That means creating a really attractive listing with professional photos and a well-written description that highlights top features and upgrades.<\/p>\n Your goal is to attract as many qualified buyers as fast as possible<\/strong> to see your home. So the question is, with so many real estate websites out there, what\u2019s the best way to get the most exposure for your home?<\/p>\n Fortunately there\u2019s a way to upload your home information just once and have it automatically distributed to hundreds of other websites.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n When you list your home on the MLS database<\/strong> \u2013 that\u2019s the Multiple Listing Service \u2013 it will do just that.<\/p>\n And the best site to make that happen is homepie.com<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n When you list your home on Homepie, you have the ability to add it to the MLS and promote it to all major real estate sites<\/strong><\/a>. You also have the option to order the Yard Sign, photography, basically everything you need to sell effectively.<\/p>\n By the way, don’t think that you can skip having professional photos<\/a> taken.<\/p>\n This can make the difference between a potential buyer just browsing right by your home online, or stopping to look and really consider.<\/p>\n Professional photos have been proven to attract 16 times<\/strong> more buyers, sell 32% faster<\/strong>, and help increase the sales price from three to<\/strong> eleven thousand dollars<\/strong>! That\u2019s a nice return on investment!<\/p>\n If budget allows, you might want to also consider video or a 3D tour which will help your home stand out in a competitive market.<\/p>\n A critical component as you prepare to list your home is pricing strategy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Pricing it too low can attract multiple offers, but some feel that you may lose out on maximizing your sales price. On the other hand, pricing it too high can cause the house to sit on the market.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n There is an art to pricing your home properly<\/a> based on market conditions. If you need help determining your list price, Homepie helps make it easy by offering a Professional Pricing Review<\/strong>.<\/p>\n This service is similar to what a Realtor\u00ae<\/span> would provide you with if you were to consider listing with an agent. (It\u2019s an analysis of what\u2019s happening in your local real estate market including details on recent comparable home sales near yours.)<\/p>\n It\u2019s really affordable and I would recommend ordering one of their marketing packages<\/a> that includes this.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/homepie.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Step-3-Show-your-home-by-owner.gif” alt=”Step 3 – Show your home by owner” title_text=”Step 3 – Show your home by owner” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text module_id=”Step-3-is-Show” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Now that your home is on the market, buyers or their agents will contact you to schedule a time to see your house.<\/p>\n5 Simple Steps with Video<\/h3>\n
How to Sell Your Own Home
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