But there are a few steps you can take to make the whole process
of selling your house a little bit easier.
Decide whether you’ll
use a real estate agent. If you’ve never sold a house before, you probably
aren’t too familiar with the ins and outs of the industry, including the jargon
that’s second nature to agents. True, an agent gets a commission once your
house sells (usually 10-20%), but they should be acting in your best interest
as the seller. An agent can also act as the middleman between you and potential
buyers, scheduling showings and open houses, answering any questions, and
negotiating offers.
Fix what needs
fixing. Like most homeowners, you probably have a long list of household
repairs that you just never got around to fixing. If you’re getting ready to
sell your house, now’s the time to start checking things off that list. Touch
up any faded or chipped paint, fix leaky faucets, tighten loose doorknobs, and
tend to the countless other chores that you meant to do over the past few
months.
Spread the word. Once
your house is ready to be sold, get the word out. Start with your family,
friends, and co-workers, then go bigger. Luckily social media has made it easy
to promote anything in a matter of seconds. Use all of your resources to sell
the house as quickly as you can!
Remember—it’s just
business. Back to the first point—selling a house can be an emotionally
grueling experience, especially if it’s someone’s childhood home. It helps if you can keep your emotions in
check and think of the sale as a business deal. It might not be easy, but it
can make the process smoother in the long run.
Have you sold your
home? What was your experience? Let us know in the comments below!
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