In the end, you will decide the asking price of your home. Typically, this is done with the help of research and the advice of a professional Realtor®. But, in the end, how do you decide? What is the best way to get online exposure? Do professional photographs make a difference to online shoppers? What more can be done to market your home? The upcoming sections answer these questions to help you sell your home for the best price. A consumer is a consumer, whether buying real estate or a bag of oranges. The perception of value will always have a prominent seat at the table, whether regarding your home or the bag of oranges. Perceived value and market value are not the same. You must know how to price your home strategically and correctly. A major realty agency reported that homes sold in August of 2013 sold for an average of 2.08% above list price within their first week on the market. Homes that grew stale sitting on the market for months sold for an average of 11.53% below their original price. THE PRICE IS RIGHT
As a seller, there are two things you must keep in mind as you determine your asking price:
• Sentimentality has no dollar value. Although you may have many emotional connections to your home, you must avoid placing a higher price on the property for sentimental reasons. It is highly recommended that
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