you’re not lingering around, as it can make potential buyers feel awkward, as if they’re “invading” your space, and it will prevent them from asking their own agent necessary questions. Also, eliminate potential distractions during a walkthrough, such as removing your pets and their messes—an unwelcome distraction that can negatively affect the process. Leave your house well-lit, as dark and dimly lit houses are harder to showcase on a walkthrough. Energy-efficient bulbs need time to warm up before they are at their brightest, so staging professionals typically recommend that agents arrive early (about 10 minutes) to a showing to turn on any light fixtures with CFL bulbs.
ADJUST YOUR EXPECTATIONS
Getting a property ready for sale isn’t always an easy process. While it might not require a complete overhaul of your selling strategy, simply changing one of the previously mentioned factors can make a significant difference. You might have to reassess your entire plan, so be flexible and keep an open mind. You might need to adjust your expectations. It’s also important to recognize that some properties just take a few months to sell, and that’s okay. There’s no rush. Many factors can affect the speed of your selling process, so keep those in mind and have patience. Once you learn the basics of how to generate interest in your property, you’ll find this is a very helpful and profitable skill set to have.
POINTS TO REMEMBER:
• Create a better housing listing, and actively promote it, to create more exposure and generate more interest in your home. • Pricing your home better and strategically will help you 51
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