Planning to Sell Your Home? Here’s What Not To Do

Currently, the Texas Hill Country is a seller’s dream. Homes are in high demand, and most are selling well over the asking price due to the competition to access this region’s luxe lifestyle. Lush landscapes with mature trees, hills, abundant wineries, fantastic music scenes, and friendly neighbors thrive in every community. Now is the time to put your home on the market.

As you think about selling your estate, set yourself up for success. Given the ability to upload photos online and advertise your property, it might be tempting to sell your own home independently. Steer clear of these popular miscalculations when planning to sell your residence.

Your realty agent is a trusted source for all tips for selling your home. Early conversations with your realtor should revolve around the logistics of getting your home ready for sale from start to finish. You will want to discuss the cost of selling a house upfront. Learning about the entirety of your purchase agreement will set you up for success as you embark on passing your residence to another.

A common question when looking to sell is, can you sell a house with a mortgage? The answer is yes. There are ways to raise the value of your home before listing, and a realtor is keen on them all. When you have an agent, the negotiation process is supported from start to finish. And once the transaction is complete, buyer funds cancel all balances. The remaining currency becomes your profit (also referred to as capital gains).

You should hire a professional to perform a thorough inspection of your property. A certified inspector allows you to disclose any work designated as the buyer’s responsibility. It is also a way to inform potential investors of changes you made to the home upfront. Your realtor will help you decide which improvements make the most sense in terms of profit and added value.

Your real estate agent can also provide a comparative market analysis, which helps determine the projects essential in keeping on trend with other homes. This report will help delegate the state of your property compared to market data. It is a fabulous tool for creating a strategy to maximize your appraisal and ensure the best return on investment. Don’t skip these reports.

Touring the community and nearby neighborhoods is another tip when putting your home on the market. You will want to scope out the community during evening and daylight hours. Take an inventory of landscaping styles, lighting features, trees, foliage, and other exterior designs around the perimeter of homes. Curb appeal is what gives off the love-at-first-sight vibe once the for-sale sign hits your lawn. Taking the time to upgrade your property can make a big difference in viewing traffic in person and online.

There are ways to remodel your home without opting for remodeling or build-out plans. It is often surprising how quickly modern and contemporary features become outdated. Simple changes to the outdoor lighting, paint, and windows can make a massive difference in the appearance of your home to passers-by. Make sure to liven up your re-sale home, and remember, there are always eyes on your prize.

Your luxury investment deserves pampering for its big debut. To that end, an experienced agent can provide a network of professionals dedicated to selling your home quickly and efficiently. A professional team in your corner is invaluable. After you have prepared the interior and exterior of the property with new and cutting-edge features, it is time to advertise your home. Missing this step of sale preparation can be a significant mistake. Show your home and the luxury it exudes by hiring an interior design team. Allow a designer to use their optimum strategies to show off the magnificence of your palace.

The best way to tailor your home to prospects is by staging with appropriate color schemes and accenting fabrics, textiles, and space organization. The team recreating the style within your domain will alter furniture arrangements and strategically place decor, plants, and florals to revamp the interior design of your house. This will set the stage for the professional photographer to take photos for advertising print materials and online listings. Do not underestimate top-tier listing photos and drone footage of your property. Aerial footage captures the whole property, and appropriate lighting reflects the interior of your home at its absolute best.

Getting to the finish line takes time, and it is tempting once you advertise your home for sale to sit back and wait to hear of an offer. You will want to meet with your realtor to determine what documents provided by the seller need to be scouted and put together in one location for easy access on the closing date.

The following items need to be crossed off the list while you wait for your offer, not after:

The above steps will make selling a much more streamlined and organized process guaranteed to pay off on closing day.

If you are thinking of selling your Texas Hill Country home, Tinsley Realty Group is ready to assist. Our local realty expertise is second to none, with professional, certified, and trained agents who understand the local market. Tinsley Real Estate Group knows how to market your listing strategically and will do what it takes to ensure you receive the optimum return on your investment. Reach us directly here.

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