Making Better Real Estate Decisions

For many people, selling their home is a positive experience, a chance to renew oneself and experience positive change. However, in other cases it can be very frustrating for the seller. The question is what is the difference and how can you make selling your home a positive experience? Here are some things you need to know before selling your house.

1. Consider Current Interest Rates

Interest rates play a major role in how much you can ask for your house. The buyer can only bear so much in their payments. If interest rates are really low while you are selling, the price of the house can go up. This is because the person may be able to afford a $1300 month payment on the house, and since their interest only makes up $100 of that payment, they can put all the rest toward the house. However, if interest rates are high, the amount of interest could be $300, and so they would only be able to afford $1000 in house payment and insurance. Thus, factor in what the current interest rates are before you choose how much to sell your house for. In addition, if you know interest rates are going to go up, consider selling earlier rather than later.

2. Make Your House As Neutral As Possible

When you are ready to sell, you need to go through and make your home as neutral as possible. Many people make the mistake of keeping their home unique to them, even while they are showing it to potential buyers. For example, putting up pictures of family, not changing a paint color, and a myriad of other things can prevent the buyer from envisioning themselves in your home. The goal is to get them to see themselves living there, and they cannot if the house is too unique to you.

3. Hire A Professional

Lastly, you should hire a professional to help you sell. Many people think that they will save money by trying to sell it themselves, but fail to realize that amount of money they lose in lost time and in failed showings. A realtor will get more people in there, help you know how to sell your house quicker, and can give you invaluable information about selling your home. In the end the commission will be a worthy expense, considering all the benefits you received.

By doing these things, you can sell your house faster.