CHAPTER 11 Small Improvements ements Can Gain You Thousands ou Thousands
The strength or weakness in the local real estate market should determine how much work you should put into a property before putting it on the market. If it's a seller's market with low active inventory, fewer property improvements can be required than if it's a buyer's market, when the subject property will have a lot of competition with other properties for a buyer's eye. An astute real estate agent can give guidance in this matter. Whatever the improvement, there should be a return on the investment reflected in the sales price, or the property's time on the market. It’s on the seller to go the extra mile and make sure their house stands out. We will now discuss the extra steps necessary for you to earn more money on the sale of your inherited house. These are proven methods to raise the price of your home. There are steps to improve your property and make it more welcoming to your audience during a drive-by or walk-through. This discussion of “staging” and these other strategies are backed by statistics that prove how important these extra steps can be. These steps will affect the house’s online presence as well. It seems paradoxical that even though there are so many mediums and platforms where houses are advertised today it is harder than ever to stand out. That places the importance of the home’s immediate appearance on a higher level. You can choose a professional stager or a staging company, as many of them are available in most cities. Even a property stylist 95
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