Because most buyers aren't visionaries, it's more difficult to sell a vacant house.
A vacant home sells for less money and stays on the market for six days longer than a typical sale.
Here are some expert tips and advice to help you sell your vacant home quickly and easily.
1. Give your curb appeal some extra attention.
When a home is empty or unstaged, the first impression of curb appeal is even more important than usual. Here's how to keep your curb appeal:
- Trim back hedges
- Paint the front door
- Lay down mulch
2. Collaborate with a devoted real estate agent, such as myself.
When you're selling a house from afar, a great real estate agent can be a lifesaver. Inquire about the agents' experience selling vacant homes, as well as whether they provide staging or house cleaning services with their listings when interviewing them. To discuss your real estate requirements, please click here.
3. Prioritizing key areas when staging your home
The living room, dining room, and kitchen all fall under this category.
4. When arranging the bed and couch, pay close attention.
Not all buyers can see items in a vacant space. Make the bed the focal point of the room, and space the couch out to make it appear larger.
5. Remove any stray items to avoid the 'abandoned' look.
Small items left behind, such as an errant lamp or a single frame on the wall, can make the space appear haphazard as if the sellers fled in the middle of the night.
6. Schedule regular cleanings through the end of the season.
Dust and grime will be your greatest adversaries when selling a vacant home. Buyers will have a negative experience if the house is dirty.
7. Control the thermostat from anywhere.
Set the right temperature in your home to put buyers at ease.
8. Install safety measures.
For burglars, the for-sale sign represents an opportunity. For burglars, the for-sale sign represents an opportunity:
- Alert the neighbors
- Invest in smart home tech
- Motion-activated floodlights
9. Warm-up cold spaces by using lamps and lighting.
Buyers will be put off touring a dark, empty property after sunset. Use smart light bulbs and timers to make the space feel warm and welcoming before they even open the door.
10. Lighting is crucial.
Buyers will be put off touring a dark, empty property after sunset. Use smart light bulbs and timers to make the space feel warm and welcoming before they even open the door.
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