Financing for a Return on Your House: What You Need to Know
Friday, August 2, 2013, 1:00 AM | Leave Comment
Selling a home quickly for maximum profit, is the goal for any seller. When selling a house, there are many factors that lead to success. Knowing how to use these factors to one’s advantage can result in many more thousands of dollars winding up in a seller’s pocket, getting a return that is worthwhile.
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To Agent or Not to Agent
The first thing to consider is if you want to use the services of a real estate agent. If an agent is used, part of the profits from the sale will go toward their commission, which typically amounts to three percent of the selling price.
Handling the marketing of your home on your own can save hundreds, perhaps thousands of dollars. Decide if an agent’s help would help would benefit you, or if saving money is more important for your home.
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Show and Tell
To get the maximum profit on a home, get it ready to show. Tell everyone who will listen, that the home is on the market. To get the house ready for showing, there are many things that should be done. Making any necessary repairs both inside and outside can help sell a home quicker, so investing in a few gallons of paint can bring a great return on investment.
Giving the grass a good cutting and pulling some weeds out of the flowerbeds can also help with curb appeal, as can making the windows sparkling clean. To get the word out, place a “for sale” sign in the yard and hold an open house to get people interested in the property.
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Let’s Make a Deal
No, you don’t have to dress up in a wacky costume and guess what’s behind door number two, although some people would be willing to do so in order to sell their home. Being flexible in selling the home can result in a quick deal, and many owners consider financing the home themselves to get a fast deal.
Decide on a selling price, how low you’re willing to go, and how long you can have the house on the market. If the home’s not selling, drop the price by five percent and see what happens. Whenever it sells, using real estate deeds from FindLegalForms.com can make the transaction a smooth one for you and the buyer.
Selling a home can be both nerve-wracking and exciting all at once, as closing the door on one chapter in your life will open a second door to an exciting adventure. By following these ideas, there should be a “sold” sign in the front yard very soon.
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