Selling in Austin

Getting ready to sell your home in Austin should begin several months prior to putting the sign in the yard. First, you must view your home through the eye of a buyer. What would you want repaired or cleaned if you were the buyer? As your realtor, I will help with these decisions, so we can list your house for the best possible price. Keep reading to educate yourself on the process and what to expect.

Get Ready

Get a Realtor®

It’s important to select a Realtor® that is familiar with your neighborhood. The Realtor® will guide you through the process of placing your home on the market and help you understand all the necessary documents. Your Realtor® can also do a Comparative Market Analysis for your home to determine a competitive price.

Price Your Home

The price your set for your home must be competitive with other homes in your area. In pricing your home, always consider recent upgrades, lot size, square footage, and landscaping. Most traffic will come within the first 2 to 4 weeks your house is on the market.

Prepare a Seller’s Disclosure

It is imperative that you disclose any repairs on or problems with your home in your seller’s disclosure. You’ll receive a form to help you remember specific items. Sellers that don’t disclose important information risk being sued after closing if a problem arises that stems from a pre-existing condition.

Showcase Your Home

Keep your home clean during the listing period. Clutter distracts buyers and makes it harder for them to visualize themselves in your home. Strong odors make a bad first impression, so make sure any scents are neutral and subtle.

Don’t limit showings to potential buyers — give as many showings as possible to maximize your chances of selling. When you force clients to make specific appointments, you might lose your ideal buyer to something as simple as a scheduling mismatch.

Make the Right Impression

Tips for Showing Your Home

While your house is on the market, implementing these tips can dramatically improve your home’s appeal to prospective buyers.

·  Make all beds and tidy spaces

·  Open drapes and blinds to invite natural light

·  Maintain a comfortable temperature

·  Leave the house

·  Make sure home is clean, uncluttered, and smells inviting

·  Turn on all lights

·  Turn on soft music

·  Put dogs outside if possible

·  Maintain lawn-mowing and edging

·  Keep sink areas clean from dishes and toiletries.