It can feel overwhelming, yet it is possible to sell your house without the help of an real estate agent. Using the right approach and mindset, you can successfully sell your house and save a lot of money. Here are five tips to help you sell your house alone, so you can sell faster and not make repairs.
Understand the Numbers
Price the house accurately. This is the first, and likely, the most important step to selling your home in a timely manner. Hiring an appraiser is one way to determine the value of your home, or you can do some research on your own. Look at similar recently sold homes in your area and compare their prices to yours. Compare the size of the homes with yours. Also, what amenities did those homes have that you might or might not have. Pool? Newer upgrades such as kitchens? Be realistic about the condition of your home and any repairs (roof replacements are particularly important due to insurance issues) that need to be made. Once all these factors are considered, you can get a better understanding of what your home is really worth.
Selling Your House As-Is
In most cases, when you are prepping your home for sale, you’ll need to make sure it’s presentable for potential buyers. This could mean decluttering, cleaning, painting and making any necessary repairs or replacements such as roof, air conditioner or water heater. Your home to look its best so that potential buyers see themselves moving and living there. If necessary, hire a professional cleaner or stager to help you with this process. Taking photos, videos and deciding how to market & where to highlight that marketing will also be your responsibility.
Or avoid these costs and hassles, by selling sell your house as-is. No cleaning, no repairs, or no inspections. Direct buyers in St Lucie County can make an offer to buy your property as it stands.
Be Ready to Move
If needed, the process can move pretty quickly (if desired, only a matter of days) when utilizing the services of a professional home buyer or real estate investor. When selling on your own and accepting an offer from a traditional buyer, the process can take much longer. Whether you need a fast sale or have plenty of time, we can work with you to determine the closing date that works best on your schedule.
Explore All of the Options Available to You
When selling your home without an agent, take a look at your available options. You could try to list it yourself, but the process can be a lot of work. Part of that job is being readily available to show the property 7 days a week, usually between the hours of 9:00 in the morning until 7:00 or so at night. Any questions potential buyers may have about your home, such as the age of the roof or the condition of the HVAC system will be your responsibility. You’ll need to know your bottom line and being willing to walk away if you can’t reach an agreement. You negotiate directly with potential buyers and answer a constant barrage of questions. If you are not prepared to market, repair, stage, and show the home, working with a professional buyer can be a better option.
Working With a Direct Buyer
Direct buyers buy homes directly from homeowners, usually for cash, without the need for traditional financing and no repairs. This can be a great option if you need to sell your home quickly or if you don’t want to deal with the hassle of listing your home for sale. At Josh Bradley, Bradley & Associates Real Estate, we pride ourselves on our reputation of providing fair and honest offers for homes in any condition. We live is St Lucie County, work here and invest here handling hundreds of homes in the past 22 years. We do not “flip” these homes, rather we take the time, hard work & tenacity to renovate the properties to a move in ready condition. Improving our neighborhoods 1 house at a time!
Selling your home without an agent can be a challenge, but it’s not impossible. By following these tips and working with a direct buyer like our company, you can successfully sell your home and save money in the process. To learn more about selling your house directly, give our team a call! (772) 370-6424, Josh Bradley, Bradley & Associates Real Estate