While you have enjoyed living in Boston, a job transfer or other extenuating circumstances may have created the need for you to sell your Boston home! Or, you may just be looking to upgrade to a new home in the Boston area! Either way, the spring Boston Real Estate market presents a great time to sell your home.As the temperatures continue to rise and many buyers begin to look over the new home selections that are blooming; sellers will also take advantage of the lively housing market! If this is the first time selling a home, or you’ve been out of the real estate loop for some time; you’ll want to take note of the following six tips. I’ve gathered three things that you’ll want to avoid, and three to make sure that you do when selling your home!
Don’ts
1. Don’t do major renovations before selling- While you may feel that your kitchen needs to be gutted and completely redone; this will not pay off in the long run. These extensive types of home construction projects are not likely to bring in the return on investment that you would need to make it worthwhile. Instead, play up the highlights of your home. Small changes to key features will make your Boston home stand out.
2. Don’t try to make the hard sell- While you may feel the need to be present at open houses because you know the ins and outs of your home; this makes it hard for the potential buyers. They don’t want to feel pressured by the seller and will want the opportunity to talk openly with their agent about their concerns. Let your home speak for itself.
3. Don’t set your sale price too high- Of course your Boston Real Estate agent will help you in determining the price of your home by providing information on what comparative Boston homes are selling for; you want to be realistic. The moment buyers see that your home is overpriced, they will most likely look elsewhere. Pricing it fairly will make it a desirable option for many hoping to buy a home in Boston.
Do’s
4. Do provide easy access for showings- Ensure that there’s a clear path to your front door and that there is a convenient place to park. Your home should remain de-cluttered as you never know when you’ll get a showing and you want to be ready at a moment’s notice! Having your home available as much as possible for showings allows your Boston Real Estate agent to feel comfortable setting showing appointments for your home.
5. Do market your home in different ways- You’ll want to check with your Boston Real Estate agent to see what type of marketing they will do for your home. The majority of their marketing should be online since 80% of people search for homes online. I would be happy to talk with you about my extensive marketing strategy!
6. Do showcase your home’s best features- Decorating tastes can vary greatly from buyer to buyer, so take time to look around your home. Is your home’s interior anything that would detract from the great features of your home? Making your home a more neutral zone will help buyers envision themselves living there and they’ll more clearly see what sets your home apart from other homes in Boston.
I hope these Do’s and Don’ts are helpful as you begin to think through the home selling process! If you have any questions about selling your home or the current state of the Boston Real Estate market; please let me know! My goal is to help clients through each step of selling their home, and to ensure they get the price and home selling experience that they deserve!
Please feel free to contact me anytime to get started!
Patti Fine
Phone: 617-642-7585
Email: pf@pattifine.com
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