Sometimes life moves
faster than traditional real estate transactions. When family or work requires
an out-of-state relocation, some home owners find themselves is a tricky
predicament. The same may be true of someone who inherits a property from a
deceased family member or loved one. How do you sell a home quickly while living out of the area?
Selling a home
quickly relies on good planning and knowing how to maximize opportunities to
expose potential buyers to the property.
The same rules apply
for getting your home ready for sale regardless of whether or not you’re living
there. Homes present better when they appear clean or fresh. Spending a little
time and money on cleaning, painting, and small repairs will yield a favorable
return on investment. If you live out of the area, either plan an extended stay
to do these maintenance preparations, or find local cleaning and small home
repair or handyman services to get the job done.
After the home is
looking its best, the next step is to promote it. Hiring a realtor is one way
to sell your home, however, working with a realtor or agency can cause much of
the profits of the sale to go toward commissions and fees. Instead, focus your
efforts on taking photographs of the property that highlight appealing features
and then creating postings on high-traffic websites and local listing
publications. It’s also good to keep in mind what type of buyer will likely
find the home appealing. This will help you cater your advertising to the right
demographic.
Unfortunately,
selling a home from out of town can be a cumbersome and slow-moving process.
Sometimes financial, professional, and family obligations demand a quick sale.
If this is the case, contact us. We are connected
to a national network of investors and Realtors that specialize in buying
properties fast using advanced and non-traditional real estate techniques. If
you need to sell your home fast, we can help!
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