When choosing to sell a house in Cincinnati or Northern Kentucky, you’ll likely want the process to take as little time as possible. After all, time is money, right? The longer it takes to sell, the more it ends up costing you in the long run. Utility bills, taxes, and insurance payments only stop once the sale is finalized.
Statistically, the longer your home is listed, the less likely you are to get your asking price. To get the highest return on your Cincinnati or Northern Kentucky house, sell it quickly! Whether you are in Deer Park, Anderson Township, or Mason in Ohio or Erlanger, Florence, or Edgewood in KY – anywhere in the I-275 loop, we want to help you. In our latest post, check out our…
5 proven tips to sell your home faster in Cincinnati!
Get Rid of Your Stuff
Seriously. You’re moving into a new home anyway, so pack up now. Before you list, advertise, or have a single showing, box up and store EVERYTHING that isn’t vital.People viewing your home will consciously (or subconsciously) be turned off by clutter and items that appear too personal in a home.
They will feel as if they are intruding on your space, and will never fully be able to picture themselves living in the house. (Which is what you ultimately want.) Box it up and get it to a local storage facility. And if you are planning on doing ANY painting or touchups – go neutral. The chances are people will want to change it when they buy the home anyway. Bottom line. Make the house look clean!
Great Photos
The majority of people are shopping online for their next home. That means you have to capture their attention in only a matter of seconds. People scroll right past a house with bad or sub-par photos. The pictures you use in your ad should present the house in the best possible light.
Amateur pictures that you are trying to take with your iPhone just aren’t going to cut it no matter what Apple tells you with their commercials. Houses that have terrific photos get more traffic and sell faster!
Curb Appeal
They say, whether they know it or not, buyers decide right away if they will make an offer on a home. What potential buyers see as they are pulling up to the house, will set the overall tone of the showing. Unlike many other home improvements, curb appeal can usually be done at a low cost.
- Clean up and weed the garden/lawn
- Plant some flowers
- New hardware such as mailbox, address numbers and door handles
- Fresh coat of paint on the door
- New doormat
Price it Right
From day 1 your home needs to be priced correctly. A great agent will be able to help advise you, however you should do a bit of homework on your own. What are other houses in the neighborhood actually selling for?
Run some comps, and don’t price too high. Many people go for the highest imaginable price, hoping to snag a buyer. However, most of the time, this only leads to impending price cuts. And while you are finagling with price, your listing is dropping further and further down the line.
In addition, repetitive price drops will make you look desperate or give the impression that there is something wrong with the house. By starting off with a well-researched price, you will be able to hit the market and be competitive with other listings in your area. Spend some time on this and get it right on the front end. You don’t want to fall into the price drop rabbit hole!
Highlight Your Neighborhood
When a person buys a home, they aren’t just buying the structure, they are buying the location and lifestyle. Showcase ALL of the things that make your neighborhood unique and inviting. Put together a packet to give to people viewing your house.
Is your house in Blue Ash, Burlington, Hebron, Hyde Park? Highlight your neighborhood. Tell them about the best restaurants and bars. Let them know about the park that is perfect to take the kids to. When people buy a house, they are also choosing a neighborhood. Be sure to sell yours!
Include information about recreational activities, restaurants and commute times. Let them know about parks, lakes, and anything you love about the area yourself. Is the neighborhood tightly knit? Block parties and holiday events? Make sure to highlight that as well! Most people are looking for a great home in a wonderful atmosphere. Highlighting the area can be just as important as highlighting the home itself!
Are you interested in selling your Cincinnati house quickly? We can help sell your home faster! Send us a message now, or give our office a call today! (859) 412-1940
If you don’t want to mess with the headache of listing your home and the 1,000 tasks that come with selling it, there is another option. We buy houses for cash, and you don’t have to make any updates on your house! Forget the pictures, repairs, and lots of showings. We buy houses in Cincinnati and NKY neighborhoods and close quickly. Give us a call if you want to sell your home faster in Cincinnati or NKY!