What It Takes To Sell Your Home When You're In A Hurry
When you're selling a home, everything from staging to renovations can have an impact. But when you have to sell quickly, what do you do?
Real Estate Broker Emily Lundell shares her tips for sellers in a hurry. To sum it up in one word - pricing. The price you list your home for will make all the difference when it comes to selling quickly. The more competitively you price the home, the more offers you will have, and the more leverage that will give you in the deal-making process.
Beyond pricing, cleaning is the next most important thing. Lundell says you want to make sure there is no dirt and grime. Otherwise, potential buyers will be immediately turned off.
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