If you’re anything like most sellers, you have two main goals: to sell your house quickly and for as much as reasonably possible. And these two goals are intimately related – what makes a house sell fast usually makes it sell for more. So when you do what you need to do, it’s a two-for-one.
This year, I’ve had several listings sell for 10% or more over their neighborhood averages. And I thought it might be insightful to share why those homes were able to generate that kind of result. So let’s see what you can do to sell your house for 10% more in Northwest Arkansas.
Make It More Appealing and Worth More
One thing you can do to sell your house for 10% more (at least) in Northwest Arkansas is to make it more attractive/appealing and worth more. A house is only worth what a Buyer is willing and able to pay for it, so increasing the Buyer’s Perceived Value is crucial.
CURB APPEAL
Creating a great first impression is key to selling your house for more. You want prospective buyers to be impressed when they pull up for a viewing. And the first thing they see is your yard and the outside of your house. So whatever you can do to increase curb appeal – landscaping, painting, new fencing, or whatever – will pay off because it usually allows you to sell for more.
ENSURE LOW MAINTENANCE
Most buyers now are looking for low-maintenance houses and are willing to pay more for them. If then, you can make your house low maintenance, you can usually sell it for more. So, for example, have the HVAC system checked out, replace the old water heater, and make any necessary roof repairs. Investing a little in maintenance so that buyers won’t have to will ensure that you sell your house for more in Northwest Arkansas and will more than pay for the costs.
MAKE IT SMART
Smart features in a home, especially safety-enhancing systems, make it worth more to today’s tech-savvy buyers. While they may not increase actual value, they do make a house more appealing – which usually translates into a higher sale price. And they aren’t all that expensive to install (unlike a new roof), so you’ll be able to keep much of the 10% more you were able to sell your house for.
STAGE IT
Another highly effective way to increase buyer appeal so that you can sell your house for 10% more in Northwest Arkansas is to stage it well. Another NAR survey found that 25% of agents said that staging increased offers by as much as 5%, and another 12% said it increased offers by at least 10%. Staging, then, is an easy and relatively inexpensive way to sell your house for more.
My clients have definitely found this to be true. On average, staging will cost about 1% of your listing price, but will generate a 5x return on that investment (or more).
TIME IT RIGHT
You will also be able to sell your house for more in Northwest Arkansas if you pay attention to timing. The day of the week matters. Listing on a Thursday or Friday puts your listing and your home at the forefront of buyers’ minds when they head out on the weekend to look at homes.
Homes listed on a Friday typically sell at a higher price than homes listed on a Sunday, Monday, or Tuesday. Plus, this allows you to condense showings and offers into a very focused “opening weekend”, thereby driving up demand for the house.
Hire a Good Agent
It’s no accident that almost 90% of sellers use an agent. The main reason is that using an agent means they can sell their house for more. Your agent can help you price your house right, market it effectively, stay abreast of market changes, and get buyers in the door. In addition, your agent will vet buyers so that you don’t have to waste your time with mere tire kickers. In short, a qualified local agent will give you the best shot at selling your house for 10% more in Northwest Arkansas.
So if you’re ready to sell your house for 10% more, contact me today! (479) 777-3379
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Or Watch my “Pre-Listing Price Accelerator” Guide Here to see How To Maximize Your Home Sale and Prepare it for the Market.