Helena Talbot's blog - Five Steps To Selling Your House Quickly

Are you thinking about selling your home?  Do you need to sell it quickly.  Selling your home quickly can be done.  You just have to know how to go about doing it correctly.   Today we are going to talk about the best ways to get your home sold in record time.   Once you have finished reading this article, you will have some great tips on how to get this done.

Probably the most important thing you should know about selling your house quickly is to hire a qualified real estate agent.  Some homeowners try to cut corners and sell their house themselves; however, this is not the best route to go.  A realtor has access to state of the art tools and to the MLS system database in which only licensed realtors can utilize.

Finding just the right real estate agent is critical.  You will need to interview your prospective agent and ask them to show  you the homes that are comparable to yours that they have sold recently and how quickly they sold them.  You can also ask to contact the sellers with whom your prospective realtor has worked with to see if they were satisfied with the process.

Additionally, you should shop the area for other homes he is currently trying to sell.  Take some time to visit the realtor's office to see how many people are working and how you are treated.   Check their website to view their other listings and to see how professionally they handle their ads.   Request some copies of the flyers and advertising packets they have on their other listings to determine if they are of good quality and include all of the necessary detailed information needed to influence a sale.

Another factor in selling your house quickly is how easy you make it for potential buyers to view your home.   Be ready at a moment's notice to do a quick clean up and leave the house long enough  for the buyer to view your home, even if it's inconvenient for you.

Talk to your realtor about setting up an open house.  Ask them to send personalized invitations to all of their potential buyers and everyone on their mailing list.  Your realtor should be trying to do everything they can to create a buzz about your open house and to encourage a scenario of competition to encourage higher offers.

Sometimes offering your agent an incentive if they sell your house within a specific time frame will give them that little extra boost needed to get the job done more quickly.   However, you will need to check the laws in your State to determine what types of incentives they are allowed to accept.  Some States restrict the types and the amount of the incentives they are allowed to receive.

Your realtor will be familiar with many different ways to sell your home quickly.  And he will do everything in his power to make the process go as smooth as possible from start to finish

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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