Avoid Home-Selling Mistakes That Could Cost You Thousands

When you sell your home, the primary consideration is no longer, "Location, location, location"; it should be, "Preparation, preparation, preparation." By following the simple strategies recommended in the following tips, you can save yourself time, aggravation - and thousands of dollars!

1. Simple repairs make all the difference.
   Never opt not to make a simple repair that increase your home's value. You'd be surprised at the impact a minor fix can have on your home's perceived and actual value. Even a minor improvement (like fixing that rundown back porch) can pay you back (as much as three to five times over) come selling time.
2. Provide easy access.
   If you're showing your home by appointment only, you're slashing your likelihood of getting your property seen by the greatest number of people interested in buying it (and doing so at your asking price). Consider using a lockbox to enhance your home's availability – making it accessible by Realtors other than your own.
3. Avoid the "inappropriate asking-price" trap.
   List your home too high and it'll languish for months – maybe even a year or more. Price it too low and risk losing money on the transaction. Ensure your home is appropriately priced by working with a Realtor who can evaluate market fluctuations and get you the best possible price for your home.
4. Consider alternative techniques.
   A wise home seller considers using innovative means to sell his/her home: online listings, informational flyers in a weatherproof holder attached to the For Sale sign… even placard advertising on the sides of buses. Consider a Realtor with inventive lead-generation methods and who shows accountability for those leads.
5. Be aware of market timing.
   A seasoned real-estate professional knows how to appropriately follow housing trends and will realize when the market cycle is set to generate the greatest profit on your home sale. Don't buy into the supposition that property sales are seasonally driven. Real estate always sells – provided it's priced right.
6. Don't neglect the cosmetics.
   First impressions are lasting impressions. It sounds cliché, but it's true. Unkempt lawns, cluttered countertops, stained carpets, nasty fridge odors… these "little" things can be big turnoffs to potential buyers. Before you list your home, do a thorough inspection and cleaning – from top to bottom!
7. Don't test the market.
   Don't list your house unless you're serious about selling. It seems pretty simple, but surprising numbers of people act in haste and put their homes up for sale without thinking the process through completely.
8. Don't sit on the sidelines!
   Be proactive. Ask your Realtor how you can facilitate the sale of your home. Network with colleagues and friends to speed the process along - you never know when one of them might be in the housing market.
9. Use a professional.
   Selling a home is time consuming and difficult. Work with an experienced Realtor for optimal "bang for your buck." An experienced home-sale professional quickly weeds out unqualified prospects, so you field inquiries from potential buyers in a solid position to buy now. You can also depend on a Realtor to help you navigate the tricky financial waters with regard to negotiating optimal purchase terms for your home.

Follow these tips and help sell your home as quickly and efficiently as possible. And for a full range of Las Vegas real estate for sale, visit Crystal Properties & Investments or phone (866) 414-0900.