Helena Talbot’s blog – Foolproof Ways To Sell Your Home Quickly

After you've decided to sell your home, you want to get it sold and sold quickly.  But exactly how do you go about selling your home quickly and for top dollar?  Well, there are several things you must do if you want your home to sell quickly.  

1.  Find a sellers agent you're comfortable with and trust.  Then you must do exactly what your agent tells you to do.  A seller's stubbornness on certain key issues can delay the sales process and could cost you thousands of dollars in profit.  You have to trust that your agent's experience and know how will get the job done and that he's doing everything in your best interest.  Remember, your agent doesn't get paid until your home sells; therefore, he's as motivated as you are to get your home sold.

2.  You must keep the price of your home in line with the current market.  Otherwise, your listing will become stale and buyers will begin to think there's something wrong with your home and this may keep you from getting top dollar.  Another great strategic marketing method is to price your home below market value to attract multiple offers  and in essence create a bidding war.   Many times you'll get an above market offer because each buyer will try to outbid the other. 

3.  Don't skimp on your online marketing.  Most buyers will begin their home search online before they even contact a realtor for the first time.  That means you'll need lots of top quality photos, an attention grabbing headline and a description that stands out from the same old type of descriptions  everyone else is using to describe their homes.  If you don't have all of the above, the buyer will skip your ad and move on to one that's more appealing.

4.  Remodeling and upgrading doesn't always help you sell your home.  If your upgrades are going to drive up the price you must get for your home in order to break even, then you may have just priced yourself out of the market.  Remember, buyers generally aren't going to pay more than the current value of the other homes in the neighborhood.  Therefore, you have just wasted your time and money on an investment that will not give you a good return value.  That doesn't mean that some upgrades won't help sell your home, because if you choose the right upgrades they will.  Talk to your realtor about which upgrades would benefit your home and which ones won't.

There are many different tips and tricks you could use to help sell your home quickly.  Contact your realtor for a complimentary assessment of your home and a list of market comparables in your area. 

I specialize in helping buyers and sellers invest in real estate in Loudoun County and Northern Virginia.

I have over 25 years experience in the real estate industry.  As a Broker/Owner with Exit Realty Talbot and Company, I bring special tools and solutions that enable me to exceed the expectations of my clientele.  If you are considering listing your property in Loudoun County or the nearby areas, ask me about our latest internet marketing systems.  I would appreciate the opportunity to earn your business.  

I am experienced in listing and selling short sales.  For information on the short sale process, please visit  www.LoudounShortSaleSolutions.com.

For a free market analysis on the value of your home, please visit http://www.LoudounHomeValues.com

My past awards and designations include – 2003 President of the Dulles Association of Realtors, 2003 Dulles Area Assoc Realtor of the Year, Salesperson of the year 2000 Dulles Area Assoc of Realtors,  Top Producer awards from both the Dulles Area Association and the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors.  I am a member of the Top 5 in Real Estate Network.

I have lived in Loudoun County since 1979.  I am married with two grown children and two grandchildren.  My son in law is my business partner in real estate.  I love to jog in the mornings and spend time relaxing on my Trawler during the summer months.

Loudoun County and Northern Virginia Real Estate Sales and Solutions – Helena Talbot, Broker. I specialize in helping buyers and sellers invest in real estate in the Northern Virginia area to include Loudoun County and surrounding areas including Fairfax, Clarke, Fauquier, Prince William  Counties.  Our local neighborhoods includeLeesburg, Ashburn, Sterling, Potomac Falls, Brambleton, Broadlands, Lansdowne, River Creek, Belmont Country Club, Beacon Hill, Shenstone, Waterford, Lovettsville, Purcellville, Hamilton, Round Hill and Bluemont.                        Cell 703.727.9885    Office 703.574.3800

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