Tips to Selling your Owen Sound Real Estate Property Quickly

Now that you have decided to sell your home in Owen Sound, there are certain things that Buyers in Owen Sound are looking for that will help sell your property quickly and for top dollar.

1. Curb Appeal — First impressions are everything. Some Owen Sound buyers will literally not get out of their cars if they don't like the look of a house. Take a look at the exterior of your house with fresh eyes and try to see your home for the first time. Make sure your grass is cut, your gardens are neat and weed-free and the windows and siding or brick are clean.

2. De-personalize and de-clutter the interior of your home — You want buyers to picture themselves as if they were living there. Remove personal photos, kids' art, mail etc.

3. Concentrate on the kitchen — The kitchen is the heart of the home and it is a huge factor on whether or not your home will sell. Clean the kitchen so it is spotless. If your kitchen is older, you may consider replacing the cabinet doors or countertops.

4. Paint — If you have chosen bold colours for yourself, you may want to consider re-painting to make it more neutral to appeal to a variety of buyers.

5. Clean your carpets — Rent a steam cleaner and clean the carpets of your home.

6. Make pre-inspection repairs — If there are repairs that need to be done such as cracks in the foundations, electrical issues, etc., repair them now, before a buyer completes a home inspection and asks for a reduction in price or walks away from the offer.

7. Clean, clean, clean — Clean every surface in your home including baseboards, walls, windows, etc. Present the buyer a beautiful clean place so they can look at your space and not be distracted by dirt or clutter.

8. Hire the best Owen Sound Real Estate Agent — Find a Owen Sound REALTOR® that will market your home effectively. It is recommended that you interview at least two REALTORS® from Owen Sound before you make that final decision.

9. Set the Right Price — This is the trickiest part of the selling process. It is important not to overprice your home as it will sit on the Owen Sound real estate market. Eliminate the personal bias about how great your property is and compare it to recent similar sales to see how your home stacks up. Your REALTOR® will provide a CMA (Comparative Market Analysis) to help you find the right price range for your home.

Now it all depends on the Owen Sound real estate market conditions, a clean, well presented home should sell quickly and for top dollar — all it takes is a little hard work before it hits the market!