Tips to Get your Home Sold in Chester County

There are a lot of homes for sale in Chester County; what can you do to stand out as the favorite of the home buyers?

1. The REALTOR(R)- Make sure you have hired a professional real estate agent that will guide you in getting your home dressed up and in shape for the best opportunity to get your home sold!  I am not afraid to give you a “Client Do List” that I believe will help in bringing you the most money and highest potential for a sale.

2. Price it Right- Yeah, yeah, yeah you’re tired of hearing about it. But it is very important to price your home better than the competition.

3. De-clutter- One of the near impossible things as a REALTOR(R) to teach a buyer is how to envision a home in a different condition. That is a hard thing to learn – Some people have it and some don’t. So go get a storage unit – and fill it up! All surfaces should be bare.

4. Go Away- Most buyers will agree it is a lot more comfortable when sellers are not present during home showings. They are more free to look and it’s easier for them to come away with the feeling of House Love.

5. No Pets- Dogs can be the friendliest of creatures and quickly turn into very good guard dogs when owners are not around. Some buyers have fear of both dogs and cats… I’ve even had some people not enter a home if they know a dog or cat is there.  Take them out for a walk/ride – everyone will be happy. (And clean the cages, litterboxes, and grass !)

6. Neutralize- Both odor and overbearing smells are offensive. Ask a close friend or agent if your house smells, you usually won’t be able to tell yourself. Air fresheners & candles that are overwhelming end up being a negative.

7. Color Splash- Setting the stage is important. It makes a ‘house’ warm and inviting so more apt to be thought of as a possible ‘home’. I can give you some helpful hints and there are also professional stagers you can hire.

8. Bright- Natural light is best so open those blinds & curtains! In addition, turn on all the lights to maximize the brightness.

9. Curb Appeal- The outside welcome of the property is important. The first impression. Trim the bushes, weed the flower beds, add some potted plants of color, touch up the door & mailbox, put away the trash cans and go pressure wash happy!

10. Clean- On the days of showings or an Open House, go around with the bottle of glass cleaner and clean all mirrors, sliders/doors, and faucets; vacuum; dust; and clean bathrooms.

These are all helpful tips in getting your home sold in Chester County or elsewhere. Of course nothing can be summed up in 10 points – but it’s a start. I’m happy to meet with you and discuss different options and timing on getting your home sold for the most money!

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I got the pleasure of hearing our Co-Founder of RE/MAX International, Dave Liniger, speak last week in King of Prussia. He said the above and it was one of those “write down” statements.

If you are really ready to sell your home, you can not be on equal level with your competition. You have to be priced *better* than the house around the corner.  Why? If you were looking for a new car – and there were two that you liked equally – the only difference was the price – which would you buy?

A beauty contestant gets all dressed and ready for the big day. Sparkling clean, refreshed, energetic, primped, and shining! Primp your home, keeping it very simple. Clean, Clean, Clean! (That includes neutralizing smells – no strong odors of any kind whether you think they are “good” or “bad” ones)  De-Clutter everywhere – pack it up and move it out! 

I hope you are the winner of the war! Beautify the house and get it sold!

If you are thinking of putting your home on the market to sell, I can help give you more personalized direction in regards to price and things you can do to set yourself ahead of the competition.

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I know, I know, OPEN HOUSES are fun to visit!  Even if you are not in the market to sell or buy, they provide for some free decorating advice (and snooping at the neighbor’s house).  I inform my friends, family, and past clients to go visit Open Houses in their neighborhood when they see them. When it comes time they want to sell, they will have seen inside the house that could be a comparable sale!

There have been some issues about REALTOR(R) safety, and activity that has been of concern to local Real Estate Agents that sit at Open Houses in the Chester County area lately. You can see more detail about this on my ActiveRain blog targeted towards Agents.

Please understand that there are a few reasons agents ask you to sign in:
1. To report to the seller how many visitors they had through their house.
2. To follow up with any potential interest you may have (or not have).
3. To contact you about any other homes in the area that might be of interest if Subject Property wasn’t the right fit.
4. *Most importantly* To have a record for security purposes.

If you are represented by a REALTOR(R) for your purchase of your new home, please be assured you may sign him/her in along with your name for any feedback purposes.  If arranged prior to your visit, this could “protect” your relationship with your Buyer’s Agent in case you want to purchase this house.

Kim Wood, RE/MAX Main Line is a Licensed Real Estate Agent in the State of Pennsylvania. 
She is not licensed to give Real Estate advice to anyone outside of Pennsylvania. If you would like information about another state’s Real Estate practices, Kim would be happy to help find you an agent to assist.

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