So do you want to know how to sell your house yourself? First, you should know that you are not alone. Literally millions of homeowners now decide to sell their homes without the help of a real estate agent. I guess this is due to the financial crisis of the last few years and people wanting to save as much money as possible.
The most important thing to learn about selling your home is to “stand out from the crowd”! By that I mean if everything about your listing, the way you deal with buyers, your offer is the same as everyone else’s, you have just as good a chance as anyone else to sell your property. However, just being different will get you a lot more attention.
I think a great way to attract potential buyers is to make up and hand out information packs to everyone who comes to see them. So what should your information packet contain?
First, have a copy of your appraisal. People will want to know the estimated value of the property, plus if there are any discrepancies or repairs needed, they will be highlighted on your report, so this shows honesty. Next, you should have information about the local area. Leisure facilities, local transport routes, schools and other services.
One of the main concerns for people moving to a new area will be some of the above points. If you have a young family looking to buy their home, they will be interested in schools and possibly childcare for their children. People will have to commute to work, so they will be interested in auto routes and public transportation. Adding a section about local gyms and your nearest favorite restaurants or nightspots can help seal the deal.
If you’re trying to sell your home yourself, remember that by doing the same as everyone else and taking an average approach, you should only expect average results. By going the extra mile, buyers will remember you and are therefore more likely to do business with you.