David Bruce

March 4th, 2009

3 Important Tips For Selling Your Home

No matter how bad the Richmond real estate market seems to be these days, home sales do happen because people will always need a place to live. In fact, more than four million homes were sold in 2008. But with Central Virginia home values falling, today’s sellers are finding out every dollar counts when it comes to keeping as much of their home’s sales price as possible.

Since it is a buyer’s market where there are plenty of homes available in the Richmond area, it’s important to be aggressive and make your home stand out.

1. Price it Right-  In this market, buyers are looking for the best deal possible so the more competitive you can be at pricing your home, the quicker it will sell.  Homes that go on the market priced above similar homes in the Richmond area tend to take longer to sell.  Make sure you price your home right from the start to move it as fast as possible.  Remember, the market dictates the price of your home, not what you think it should be worth.
2. Make a Great First Impression-   Today’s buyers are attracted to open, clean, spacious and updated homes. Remove personalized items such as family photos and clear all clutter from counter-tops, closets, tables and floors. Simple improvements like fixing broken tiles, cleaning carpets and repainting walls in neutral colors can greatly enhance the appeal of your house. If you’re having an open house, remove all evidence of pets (dog kennels, cat boxes, hamster cages) and make sure the house smells great by baking a batch of cookies or lighting a scented candle. If ever there was a time for a thorough top to bottom cleaning, this is it!
3. Use A Top Richmond Area REALTOR-  Skye Bruce Properties, The Official REALTOR of RichmondHomeShopper.com are experts at selling Richmond area homes. They have a team of staging, marketing, negotiating and listing professionals to get your home on the market and get it sold as fast as possible. Skye Bruce was the #1 REMAX Real Estate Agent in 2006, 2007 and 2008 in Central Virginia!

For more information check out our SELL MY HOME page or contact Skye Bruce Properties to schedule a home listing meeting today.

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