How To Stage Your Home to Sell Quickly

Selling your home takes lots of time and attention, so no one wants to wait months and months to find the right buyer. Additionally, the longer you wait for your home to sell, the longer it might take for you to be able to move on to your next property.

How can I stage my San Diego home so that it sells quickly? If you want your home sold promptly for a great price, there are a few simple things you can do to make it happen.

Know Your Market

The current state of your local housing market will play a massive role in how quickly and successfully you can sell. Is it a seller’s market or a buyer’s market? Are high mortgage and interest rates disincentivizing potential buyers?

Research the current climate of San Diego real estate and the history of home sales in your neighborhood. You may notice a trend surrounding the times of year when houses sell.

Stage the Home

Once you’ve decided that you’re going to list your home for sale, it’s time to reimagine the decor to entice a buyer. Potential buyers need to be able to imagine themselves in the space before they can feel compelled to put in an offer.

As you prepare to show your home, try to balance a personalized living space and a perfectly staged home. Remove enough personal items to make it feel more uncluttered and neat, but keep the decor that helps make the space warm and inviting. Striking this balance will create the perfect setup for all your public and private home showings.

Invest in Pro Photos

Much of your marketing efforts will take place online during the selling process. These days, online home buying and selling platforms are a significant part of the real estate market.

San Diego is full of attractive and interesting homes, and you want your listing to stand out from the crowd and entice the perfect buyer. That’s why you should invest in a professional photographer and videographer to capture high-quality images and videos of your home. These will allow potential buyers to see your home the way you want it to be seen.

Boost Curb Appeal

Your home may be stunning inside, but if it doesn’t catch a buyer’s eye from the street, you’ll likely have trouble selling it quickly. Potential buyers want the home’s exterior to be just as appealing as the layout and design of the interior.

There are so many ways to quickly and easily boost your home’s curb appeal. Ensure your landscaping is well-kept, and maybe even make some updates as you prepare to list your home. Remove any clutter, such as toys or gardening tools, and keep garbage bins out of sight.

Don’t Be Afraid to Negotiate

It’s very unusual for real estate deals to close without price negotiations. As the seller, be prepared to negotiate back and forth with the potential buyers who put in offers on your home. Be flexible and willing to work with their needs, but keep your needs at the forefront of your negotiations. This will ensure that you walk away from the deal satisfied.

Work With the Right Real Estate Agent

You need a real estate pro on your team that understands the San Diego housing market inside and out. When you work with us, you can rest assured that you’ll sell your home quickly for a price you’ll love.

Contact the Selby Team to get started on finding your new home.