Selling Your Home in Today's Market
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Picture this - two homes in the same neighbourhood that are similar in size, price, security features and added benefits. The one, beautifully kept with no visible lack of maintenance, neat garden and decorated with a few modern touches. In comparison to the other home with a messy garden, chipped window frames and unhinged cupboards. Both homes structurally and basically offering the same to buyers, but which one of the two do you think will sell faster and achieve a higher selling price?
Buyers buy with their eyes and hearts, but don't we all? Our buying process is very emotive and the sight of unkept elements to a home evokes uncertainty and discomfort on the buyer's behalf. "If fine cracks were left unattended to in the walls, what else did this seller neglect to take care of?" This is a frequently asked simple question among buyers and we have unfortunately seen the profound impact thereof too many times before.
Achieving the best possible selling price for your home is a challenge in today's market. We know that multiple factors have an impact on the speed to market and influence the final sale in a very complex way. Experience has shown that well-kept houses could achieve up to 98% or more of the market listed price, while its unkept counterpart can see this number coming down to approximately 85% or more.
This is not as daunting a task as you may think, however, if you need some support our real estate agents are well equipped to provide you with guidance.
Author: Andre Kritzinger
