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Home  Sell A House How To Price To Sell And Still Make A Profit
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The asking price you set for your home significantly affects whether you will profit in the sale, how much you will profit and how long your home will sit on the market. Your real estate agent's knowledge of the overall market and what's selling - or not selling - will be invaluable in helping you determine the price. The objective is to find a price that the market will bear but won't leave money on the table.
Here are some points to consider: Time. Time is not on your side when it comes to real estate. Although many factors influence the outcome, perhaps time is the biggest determinant in whether or not you see a profit and how much you profit. Studies show that the longer a house stays on the market, the less likely it is to sell for the original asking price. Therefore, if your goal is to make money, think about a price that will encourage buyer activity (read: fair market value).
Value vs. Cost. Pricing your home to sell in a timely fashion requires some objectivity. It's important that you not confuse value with cost - in other words, how much you value your home versus what buyers are willing to pay for it. Don't place too much emphasis on home improvements when calculating your price, because buyers may not share your taste. For instance, not everyone wants hardwood floors or granite countertops.
Keep it simple. Because time is of the essence, make it easy for the buyers. Remain flexible on when your agent can schedule showings. Also, avoid putting contingencies on the sale. Though a desirable move-in date makes for a smoother transition between homes, it could cause you to lose the sale altogether.
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"Webster Team made our first home buying experience as painless as
possible. Bob did more than we asked of him. We told him what we wanted
and he stuck to it. Even sticking to the price range we outlined. He
cared more about what we could afford than his commissions. We looked
at literally hundreds of houses on both sides of the state line. His
experience in home repair is invaluable to your search. There were
houses that looked fine to us, but he could tell had problems. The
house we ended up buying needed foundation repair that had scared a lot
of people off. But Bob knew it looked worse than it was and could be
fixed easily. We ended up with an amazing deal on a great house. Since
then we have used their tools. That's right it's no lie. They will let
you use their own personal tools on your home repairs. Who does that?
If you are looking to buy or sell your house you must use Webster Team."
-- Paul & Kristin Van Sickle
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