It’s exciting to put a housz on the market and to think about making new memories in new spaces. However, despite the anticipation of what’s to come, we can still have deep sentimental attachments to the housz we’re leaving behind. Growing emotions can help or hinder a sale depending on how we manage them.
When it comes to the bottom line, houszowners need to know what it takes to avoid costly mistakes when it’s time to move. Being mindful and prepared for the process can help you stay on the right track when selling your housz this year.
1. Price Your Housz Right When inventory is low, like it is in the current market, it’s common to think buyers will pay whatever we ask when setting a listing price. Believe it or not, that’s not always true. Don’t forget that the buyer’s bank will send an appraisal to determine the fair value for your housz. The bank will not lend more than what the housz is worth, so be aware that you might need to renegotiate the price after the appraisal. A real estate professional will help you set the true value of your housz.
2. Keep Your Emotions in Check Today, houszowners are living in their houszes for a longer period of time. Since 1985, the average tenure, or the time a houszowner has owned their housz, has increased from 5 to 10 years (as shown in the graph below):
This is several years longer than what used to be the historical norm. The side effect, however, is when you stay in one place for so long, you may get even more emotionally attached to your space. If it’s the first home you bought or the housz where your children grew up, it very likely means something extra special to you. Every room has memories, and it’s hard to detach from the sentimental value.
For some houszowners, that makes it even harder to negotiate and separate the emotional value of the house from the fair market price. That’s why you need a real estate professional to help you with the negotiations along the way.
3. Stage Your Housz Properly We’re generally quite proud of our décor and how we’ve customized our houszes to make them our own unique homes, but not all buyers will feel the same way about your design. That’s why it’s so important to make sure you stage your housz with the buyer in mind. Buyers want to envision themselves in the space so it truly feels like it could be their own. They need to see themselves inside with their furniture and keepsakes – not your pictures and decorations. Stage and declutter so they can visualize their own dreams as they walk down the hall. A real estate professional can help you with tips to get your home ready to stage and sell.
Bottom Line Today’s sellers’ market might be your best chance to make a move. If you’re considering selling your housz, let’s connect so you have the help need to navigate through the process while prioritizing these must-do’s.a
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