Every homeowner wants to sell his or her home for the highest possible selling price.  In an attempt to maximize profit, however, some sellers set the asking price too high above the market.

When putting your home on the market, ask yourself this question, “Knowing what I know about my house, would I be willing to pay what I am asking?”  This sobering question may help you price your home with realistic expectations.  You know your home better than anyone else.  Can it really support the price you think it should bring?

EXTERIOR

  Does it make a good first impression from the outside?  What have you done to guarantee that the exterior shows well?  What have you not done that you should do to either the structure or the grounds?  A top selling price demands that your home must be in tip top shape.

INTERIOR

  Does the house have that freshly decorated look? Are important mechanical items in good repair?  How about the overall cleanliness?  Remember, clean homes sell faster.

THE COMPETITION         

  Have you taken a long hard look at similar homes that are presently on the market?  What are their features and asking prices?  How does your home compare on a feature-for-feature basis?

RECENT SALES

  What have been the recent sales prices of homes comparable to yours?  How does your asking price compare with these recent sales prices?  Are you in the ballpark or way out of line?  The most accurate method available to forecast future sales prices is to review recent sales.

** Avoid the frustration of trying to sell a property that is obviously overpriced. Work with a professional Realtor, to best properly price your home.