SELLING WITH THE MINHAS GROUP
Are you looking to sell your home? The Minhas Group is here to help. We have over 20 years of expertise in real estate sales. Many homeowners are tempted to try to sell their properties on their own without the help of a real estate professional. But take into consideration that most buyers prefer to deal with real estate agent and many potential buyers ignore homes that are for sale by owner. Negotiating the sale of a property requires a specific proficiency and acumen. The Minhas Group are experts at marketing and have the connections to help sell your property quickly with the highest possible return.
Home staging has become an important tool in helping to sell homes effectively. Even beautifully decorated homes need to be turned into merchandised products that enhance the home’s best features. The goal of staging is to sell the home for the highest possible return promptly, by appealing to a greater number of prospective buyers.
Selling your biggest investment can be a very rewarding experience. When your home is properly prepared, you will have a big advantage over your competition, in terms of time on the market and selling price. This means less disruption to family life and more money at the end of the transaction. In today’s market, most buyers are looking for a bright, spacious and clean home that they can move into right away. A home in good repair will win the bid over the competition every time. Homeowners who take the home staging suggestions to heart and try to remove emotional attachments, are the ones who reap the greatest rewards.
You only have one chance to impress potential buyers. First impressions are formed as soon as the potential buyers step inside your home. Staging highlights the full potential of your property by incorporating design techniques to create a lasting first impression. You want to give homeowners a chance to envision their loved ones in the space.
Staging prepares your home to attract the widest market, while making it appealing to the greatest number of prospective buyers. Staging creates excitement and interest from the beginning, and sets the home apart from the competition. Staging your home can maximize the selling price and minimize the number of days on the market. Staged homes also provides the best possible photos. Consumers are savvy and most of them start their search on the Internet. Photographs give them this first impression.
When it comes to selling your home, there are certain things that you can do to help the process.
Be thoughtful when you price your property
While you may think that your house is worth a Leprechaun’s pot of gold, your opinion is biased and often focused on the emotional attachments to the home and not the actual property. The housing market fluctuates, and you’ll need to price your house to match the conditions, if you want it to sell swiftly. Research comparable properties on the market in your neighbourhood. However, the best way to ensure that your house will sell quickly is to work with an experienced real estate agent who knows the market and the neighbourhood.
Make sure your home is up to date
You will be surprised at the value you can add to your home with just a few simple renovations. Bringing your home up to standard can be as simple as a new paint job and refinishing the floors. These repairs are essential to make when you are trying to get the most out of selling your home.
Consider getting a storage unit
While renting a storage unit might feel like you’re moving out before your house has even sold, clearing out some of the clutter in your home can make it much more attractive to potential buyers. You may think that the full-size family portrait in the foyer is the feature that ties your decor together, buyers might feel differently.
With a significant portion of your furniture and personal items out of the way, your home will feel and appear larger. It will also be easy to keep your home clean whenever there is an open house or private visit from an interested buyer. In addition, moving some of your items into storage before you move out will save some time when you do sell your house, and it may relieve some stress when you move into your new home.
Use high-quality photos and videos
While you may think it is a good idea to just snap some quick photos on your smartphone for your listing, you will captivate the attention of a greater number of potential buyers when you have high-quality photos and images. First impressions are everything in real estate. Most of your potential buyers are going to have their first impression of your property online. Hiring a professional photographer and videographer who can help you capture the true beauty of your home with high-quality images and videos is key. An experienced real estate agent is an absolute asset when it comes to marketing your home.
Have Patience
While it may be tempting to take a lower offer just to sell your home quickly, you need to make sure that you are holding out for an offer on your home that will be appropriate to the value of your home. If you are willing to invest the time it takes, you will find a buyer who will purchase your property for its full value.
The truth is any time of year that works for the seller is the best time. Everyone is unique and has different life circumstances and needs. That being said, many professionals agree -- early autumn is an ideal time to sell.
The beginning of autumn is a great time to sell because it is a time when buyers are abundant, the weather is ideal and landscaping features are still prominent. Canadian winters lead to barren lawns that may be covered in snow and ice and hot, dry summers can result in dead, brown grass. Autumn is a time when lawns tend to be healthy and homeowners are spending time making their outdoor space look its best. In addition, trees in the yard as well as the neighbourhood will be in the process of changing colours. This showcases some of the natural beauty surrounding the home.
There are several reasons that buyers avoid searching for a home during certain seasons. Summer months are often filled with family activities, youth sports and vacations that keep families occupied and leave little to no time for them to search for a new home. Home buyers often avoid shopping for a new home in the winter months because of poor weather conditions. Landscaping and other outdoor features cannot be properly viewed during cold weather.
In autumn, home buyers are getting back into a routine especially with children going back to school. This allows for time for a more detailed home search. The weather is ideal for viewing outdoor features, and homeowners can comfortably spend time outdoors managing their outdoor spaces to appeal to buyers. A sense of urgency in regards to the upcoming holiday season also translates into more offers for sellers and a higher chance of closing a sale as opposed to the spring season. While the temperature may be similar in the spring, time is at a premium with distractions such as spring break and Easter as well as the end of the school year.